Once a hobby, now a full-time business, Adam Tanner opened his own leather-making store, Tanner Custom Leather, in 2009 on the east side of Tucson.

Participants in the 88th annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo competed in their respective events during the past week. These photos are from last Friday’s events.

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TUCSON RODEO PARADE TROPHY WINNERS - 2012

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Hey fellow Tucsonans, did you all know that Tucson is the site of one of the top 25 annual rodeos in the country? If you didn't, or you haven't been to the rodeo yourself, then you are dearly missing out. Starting Feb. 16 and running through to Feb. 24, La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (The Celebration of the Cowboys) will be held at the Tucson Rodeo grounds, located at 4823 S. 6th Ave.

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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband and former astronaut Mark Kelly, have been chosen as the Grand Marshals for the 88th Tucson Rodeo Parade. They are honored for their community service to southern Arizona and the nation.

Country music great Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn is coming to the Diamond Center for a special Rodeo Concert on Feb. 23, 2013. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35 and go on sale to the general public on Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. Desert Diamond Club members can purchase tickets before everyone else on Dec. 27. This offer is only available at the casino. Loyal KIIM FM listeners will be able to get tickets on Dec. 28. 

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Marana is a community that successfully incorporates tradition with progress. Cotton fields are planted near high-tech businesses. Cowboys eat lunch with business professionals. Planning for Friday night rodeos can feel a lot like sitting in a Monday morning board meeting.

Ballet Tucson, the premier dance company in Southern Arizona, announces its repertoire for the 2012 Opening Night Gala. The 2012 – 2013 season opens with a mixed bill of sensational works. The program is a collection of three diverse ballets selected by Founding Artistic Director Mary Beth Cabana to open the company’s 27th annual season.

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For the fourth consecutive year, a Mountain View High School Student has won the Lanny Williams Award, which recognizes the state’s top student athletic trainers.

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Sun Tran announces new bus stop in Oro Valley

Film director Sande Zeig knew she had to make a movie about the Native American women before she even spoke to them. She was walking through Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport in 2006 when the bright yellow shirts in which they were all clad caught her eye. But it was the vibe they cast that drew her in.

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Pima County is delighted to note two events this month that bring a wonderful new amenity to residents throughout the region and especially to Northwest communities.