Council keeps reserves for Steam Pump

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, The adobe steam pump house at Steam Pump Ranch has been covered in tarp ahead of the 2009 monsoon. The Oro Valley Town Council is pulling reserves to continue Steam Pump Ranch stabilization in the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Joining the Navy Reserve lets Sailors balance everyday life and Navy life - and have careers in both

25 feet away from a family of Mule Dear outside Reservation Lake, AZ.

My Husband Drew, my 11/2 year old toddler Bret, and I were camping at Reservation Lake, AZ and needed to go get more water from the spickett. On the way back, we came across a meadow with 4 feeding Mule Dear; 2 young bucks, the papa buck in velvet, and the mama doe. My husband stopped and took the first few shots, but i decided to get out and see just how close I could get to these creatures. I got as close as 20 feet next to the babies! They kept on feeding and weren't even spooked by my presence. They were so incredible,and I thank nature for letting me experience such a treat. This is truly a moment I will never forget and reminds me just how beautiful Arizona is! -Marsella

Arizona Balloon Classic

Arizona Balloon Classic at Gila River Indian Reservation.

Tucson Cosmetics

Cecilia Tesch, who is Sofia Rubbani’s medical assistant, takes an appointment reservation at Tucson Cosmetics.

Don't fence me in

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Continental Reserve resident Steve Huff is concerned that the newly built fence will negatively effect his property value. Park officials constructed the fence to reduce the impact of “social trails.”

Helping Your Student Move Home

If you are helping your college student move home for the summer, its best to reserve the truck youll need well in advance. (NAPS)

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Students involved with the Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps at Flowing Wells High School recently competed in a national competition, two of the students returned with first and second place.

Garage, vehicle burn in Marana

photo courtesy of Northwest Fire

Garage, vehicle burn in Marana

photo courtesy of Northwest Fire

Retirement industry is maturing

Dave Perry/The Explorer, Bruce Bucher, general manager at Desert Point, stands in the courtyard with new apartments rising above his hard hat. The retirement care facility is adding 53 apartments and remodeling its existing facility in Oro Valley's La Reserve.

Don't fence me in

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Cacti aren’t the only things sprouting up at Saguaro National Park near Continental Reserve. A new fence constructed by the park’s management has caused some residents to complain about an obstructed view.

Life Of PI

LIFE OF PI Pi (Suraj Sharma) and a Bengal tiger known as Richard Parker arrive at an uneasy détente in director Ang Lee’s LIFE OF PI. TM and © 2011 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Not for sale or duplication.