This is the kind of update no family ever wants to hear.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has taken a devastating turn, as sources inside the FBI now tell TMZ that her disappearance is inching closer to what investigators say could become a “cold case.” Ugh. Those two words land with a thud. And the implication is chilling: leads drying up, time stretching on, hope becoming harder to hold onto.
The outlet reported so on Tuesday when it cited anonymous FBI insiders who used those exact two words to describe the unfortunate path along which Nancy’s case is currently winding. One investigator involved in the case told the news outlet that it’s quickly heading that way.
However, hope has not been entirely extinguished. In many kidnappings, breakthroughs come months later — sometimes when someone talks too much, brags, or lets something slip. And per the news org, law enforcement sources believe that could happen here, months down the road, when somebody starts talking about their involvement in this ordeal and a keen-eared listener rats them out to the cops.
What makes this even more unsettling is the recent revelation that the man believed to be involved in Nancy’s abduction may have been at her home weeks before she vanished. Authorities have obtained a still image of the presumed kidnapper, but it has not led to any meaningful breakthroughs… yet. And without a clear timestamp, investigators are left piecing together fragments of a timeline that refuses to fully form.
As we’ve been reporting, Nancy’s home security subscription through Nest did not include video archiving with time stamps. The images and clips were ultimately obtained through Google, but crucial metadata that might have pinpointed the exact date is missing. Investigators believe the man could have shown up as early as January 11 — weeks before the February 1 abduction — but they cannot say for certain. And that uncertainty is haunting.
Plus, despite sweeping the surrounding area for surveillance footage of suspicious vehicles or individuals, authorities have ultimately come up empty-handed. Neither the still photo nor any video captured on February 1 has helped identify a getaway car or positively confirm the suspect’s identity.
Meanwhile, the Guthrie family is facing an unthinkable reality. They’ve announced a staggering $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s return, adding to the FBI’s previous $100,000 offer. And in a recent heartbreaking video message, TODAY host Savannah Guthrie acknowledged what no daughter should ever have to say aloud — that it would take a miracle for her mother to still be alive.
Interestingly, to that end, TMZ‘s sources insist investigators never specifically told the family that Nancy’s chances of survival were slim, but that the painful conclusion was one the family arrived at on their own. Ugh. We honestly can’t even imagine.
For now, the waiting and not knowing continues. And the longer the silence stretches on, the heavier it becomes.
Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering up to $1 million for information that leads to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. NOTE: The family reward of up to $1 million will be paid only for recovery of Nancy Guthrie, consistent with FBI criteria for payment of its reward in this case: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/nancy-guthrie
Authorities have encouraged anyone with information or tips to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, 88-CRIME or tips.fbi.gov. You can also contact the Pima County Sheriff’s office by calling 520-351-4900 or submitting a tip HERE.
As the desperate search for her mother stretches into its third heartbreaking week, Savannah Guthrie will remain off the Today show for what insiders are calling the “foreseeable future.” And honestly, how could it be any other way?
The veteran journalist, who has co-anchored the NBC morning staple since 2012, is still in Tucson as authorities continue their urgent hunt for her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. Fifteen days have now passed since Nancy was last seen, and with each passing hour, the worry only deepens.
As speculation inevitably swirled about what this absence might mean for Savannah’s future at the network — particularly with her lucrative contract reportedly nearing its renewal window — those close to the situation say such talk feels painfully misplaced.
To that end, an insider at NBC made it clear that right now, ratings and renewals are the furthest things from anyone’s mind. They told Page Six on Sunday:
“The entire show and network is rallying together in support of our beloved colleague and friend as we navigate this unimaginable time.”
That sentiment is apparently shared across the entire staff. Production teams, anchors, executives — all of them are said to be focused on one thing: giving Savannah the space to be a daughter first.
The source said:
“Everyone at Today is taking this day by day, and of course giving Savannah the grace, time and support she needs.”
Behind the scenes, there is also a quiet vigil happening. Staffers are reportedly praying constantly for answers, for closure, for some break in a case that has grown more chilling by the day.
In the meantime, former co-anchor Hoda Kotb has stepped back into the anchor seat this week. She has also thus far remained stateside rather than traveling to Milan to assist with coverage of the Winter Olympics, as did Savannah’s current co-anchor Craig Melvin.
But for now, the question of contracts and careers feels almost trivial. What matters is a family in crisis, a daughter waiting for answers, and a network standing behind one of its own during an unimaginable time.
The FBI has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information or tips to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, 88-CRIME or tips.fbi.gov. You can also contact the Pima County Sheriff’s office by calling 520-351-4900 or submitting a tipHERE.
Authorities served a search warrant at a home in Tucson on Friday night in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who investigators say was kidnapped from her nearby home 13 days ago.
A SWAT team converged on a house about two miles from Guthrie’s Arizona residence and removed two people from inside, law enforcement sources told The Times.
A man and a woman complied with orders to exit the home, News Nation reported. It is unclear what role, if any, the people may have played in Guthrie’s disappearance, which has flummoxed investigators for almost two weeks.
A Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson confirmed late Friday that there was “law enforcement activity underway” at a home near E Orange Grove Road and N. First Avenue related to the Guthrie case, but declined to share additional information.
The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Around midnight, federal agents and sheriff investigators focused their attention on a silver Range Rover SUV parked outside a restaurant about two miles away from the home that was being searched. After taking photographs of the vehicle, agents opened the trunk of the SUV using a tarp to block onlookers view inside the vehicle, video shows.
It is not clear what, if anything, was found.
Investigators got their first major break in the case Tuesday with the release of footage showing an armed man wearing a balaclava, gloves and a backpack approaching the front door of Guthrie’s home and tampering with a Nest camera at 1:47 a.m. the night she was abducted.
“Today” host Savannah Guthrie with her mother, Nancy, in 2023.
(Nathan Congleton / NBC via Getty Images)
Later Tuesday, authorities detained a man at a traffic stop in Rio Rico, a semirural community about 12 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, in connection with the investigation. Deputies and FBI forensics experts and agents searched his family’s home overnight but did not locate Guthrie. The man was released hours later and has denied any involvement in her disappearance. The Times is not naming him because he has not been arrested or accused of a crime.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, was discovered missing Feb. 1 after she didn’t show up to a friend’s house to watch a church service. She was taken from her home without her heart medication, and it’s unclear how long she can survive without it.
A day after Guthrie disappeared, news outlets received identical ransom notes that investigators treated as legitimate. Days later, a note was sent directly to the Guthrie family, allegedly from a man living in Hawthorne, that authorities say was an impostor.
Another ransom note was sent to a television station in Arizona last week.
Sources told The Times that authorities have no proof the person who authored the ransom notes has Guthrie. But they also said the Feb. 2 note felt credible because it included details about a specific damaged piece of property and the placement of an accessory in the home that had not been made public.
On Friday, TMZ said it received a letter from someone claiming to know the identity of the person who abducted Guthrie and demanding the $100,000 FBI reward in bitcoin. The person wrote they don’t trust the FBI, which is why they’re sending the communication through TMZ, the website’s founder, Harvey Levin, told CNN.
“The manhunt of the main individual that can give you all the answers be prepared to go international,” the letter reads, according to Levin.
Authorities have released limited details about other evidence in the case.
A woman walks her dog past a Pima county sheriff’s vehicle parked in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 in Tucson, Ariz.
(Ty ONeil / Associated Press)
However, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Friday that investigators located several gloves, including some found about two miles from Guthrie’s home, that are being tested.
Authorities also found DNA evidence that does not belong to Guthrie or members of her family at her home. Investigators are working to identify whom the DNA belongs to, according to the sheriff’s department.
Staff writer Hannah Fry contributed to this report
The FBI conducted searches along several Tucson roadways on Wednesday in its search for Nancy Guthrie. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
A family friend of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie told CBS News that the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother has been “absolutely heart-wrenching” as the Tucson, Arizona, community is set to hold a candlelight service Wednesday night to pray for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie.
Sally Shamrell, an actress and former reporter for KVOA — a local television station in Tucson where Savannah Guthrie got her start — told CBS News that the Guthries are a “very revered family” in Tucson. Shamrell told CBS News she has known the family for over 30 years.
“Nancy and Savannah have both contributed so much to the Tucson community,” Shamrell said. “…They’re just positive contributors and very faithful women. What’s going is absolutely heart-wrenching.”
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has said the the 84-year-old’s disappearance is being investigated as a crime, but no suspect or person of interest has been identified. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home Saturday night, but she was not reported missing until she failed to show up for church Sunday morning, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
FILE — Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie are seen during a break in NBC’s “Today” show from Sydney, Australia, on May 4, 2015.
Don Arnold/WireImage/Getty Images
Shamrell said she helped organize Wednesday night’s vigil at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church after seeing Savannah Guthrie’s post Monday on social media asking for prayers.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment,” Savannah Guthrie wrote on Monday. “We need you.”
The service is expected to begin at 6 p.m. local time. It will be livestreamed on the church’s website.
“I know that the Guthrie kids, who are so, so missing their dear, dear mother, I mean, she is everything to them,” Shamrell said. “…I just hope, if they see this, and they see the whole community’s come together, that they will know that they’re not alone. It’s a pretty dark time.”
Shamrell said she reached out to old colleagues at KVOA to help put the event together, describing news station workers as “very tight family members.”
“Some of these people haven’t seen Savannah in 20 years, but at the twist of a dime, they said, ‘What do you need? I’ll be there,’” Shamrell said.
Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted over the weekend from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, where there were signs of forced entry. A small amount of blood found inside the home was being tested, a law enforcement source familiar with the case told CBS News.
Nanos told CBS News that a ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station following Guthrie’s disappearance, but he could not confirm accuracy of that information or the legitimacy of the note.
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is urged to call the Pima County Sheriff’s tip line at 520-351-4900.
Today show host Savannah Guthrie is facing an unimaginable nightmare as authorities in Arizona reveal a deeply troubling theory about what may have happened to her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since the weekend. And the more details that emerge, the heavier this situation feels.
Police now officially believe that Nancy, who is 84, was likely taken from her home while she was asleep. Let that sink in for a second: a woman in her mid-80s, apparently taken from her own bed in the middle of the night, from what should have been the safest place in the world.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos did not mince words when he spoke to CBS News on Monday:
“I believe she was abducted, yes. She didn’t walk from there. She didn’t go willingly.”
Hearing that out loud is devastating. There had been quiet speculation about this possibility, but for the sheriff himself to say it so plainly makes the situation feel far more dire and painfully real.
As we’ve been reporting, Nancy was last seen at her Arizona home on Saturday night, and she was officially reported missing around midday on Sunday.
By Monday, authorities confirmed what everyone feared: this is no longer being treated as a simple missing persons case, but it is now considered a crime. Speaking later on Monday night on OutFront with host Erin Burnett, Sheriff Nanos emphasized that while Nancy has physical limitations, her mental state was not a concern:
“Her wits are about her. This isn‘t somebody who wandered off. This is an elderly woman in her mid-80s who suffers some ailments that makes her mobility, her ability to walk around very difficult.”
According to Nanos, Nancy could not have walked more than about 50 yards on her own. He also referenced undisclosed details at the scene that suggested she was removed from her home against her will — something he says experience has taught him not to ignore.
Nanos said:
“I‘ve been doing this for 50 years. I have a gut feeling, but it came to me yesterday… that she was abducted… something about that scene made me believe that there’s more just a missing person. Today we still hope she’s alive… but you can’t ignore what you’re seeing at the scene. Time is of the essence.”
Wow…
Now, neighbors are now being urged to review any home surveillance footage from Saturday night that could help piece together what happened. Authorities are also working closely with Savannah’s security team, though they’ve thus far said this is not being treated as a ransom situation.
What ultimately raised the alarm was heartbreakingly ordinary. Members of Nancy’s church noticed she didn’t show up for Sunday morning services and became concerned. To that end, Nanos said:
“This is a big case to this community because it‘s not often… that we see somebody in the middle of the night in their safe home environment and bed all of a sudden disappear.”
Nancy Guthrie is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall, with brown hair, blue eyes, and weighing around 150 pounds.
Per Nanos on OutFront, anyone with information is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.
And for now, a family, a community, and so many millions more are watching from afar are holding onto hope in the middle of something truly terrifying.
Homicide investigators are now involved in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie after Pima County Sheriff’s Department officials discover a ‘crime scene’ at her home north of Tucson
Homicide investigators have been brought into the search for the missing 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, according to authorities in Arizona.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen in the Catalina Foothills area on Saturday night, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Her family reported her missing on Sunday around noon local time, authorities said. “She did not leave on her own, we know that,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporterson Sunday.
“It’s very concerning what we’re learning from the house,” Nanos said at the news conference late Sunday. He declined to comment on details, however, he pointed out that Guthrie was of “good, sound mind” with no cognitive issues.
“This isn’t somebody that just wandered off,” Nanos reiterated Monday morning.
On Monday morning, “Today” hosts shared a statement from Savannah Guthrie that thanked viewers for their “thoughts, prayers and messages of support.”
Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of the late progressive congressman Raúl Grijalva, won a special election on Tuesday to fill the seat left open when her father died earlier this year.
Grijalva faced Republican challenger Daniel Butierez in the heavily blue seventh district in Arizona, which covers the southern parts of the state and the borderland areas.
Raúl Grijalva held the seat for more than two decades, until his death at 77 in March. His daughter will become the first Latina that Arizona has sent to Congress.
Filling the seat narrows Republicans’ advantage in the House, where Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passed by only one vote.
Adelita Grijalva, a longtime local elected official in southern Arizona, fended off Democratic challengers in a primary that attracted national attention amid an ongoing debate over the future of the Democratic party, and in particular its ageing candidates, as Raúl Grijalva was one of multiple Democratic lawmakers to die in office this year.
The younger Grijalva, 54, faced criticisms from her main challenger, Deja Foxx, a 25-year-old influencer, over what Foxx called her “legacy last name”. Grijalva defended her own record in politics, but didn’t shy away from her family’s legacy in the district either. She served for 20 years on a Tucson school board and has been a Pima county supervisor since 2020. She also received endorsements from scores of heavyweight progressives and statewide elected officials.
“I’m not using my dad’s last name,” Grijalva told the Guardian earlier this year. “It’s mine, too. I’ve worked in this community for a very long time – 26 years at a non-profit, 20 years on the school board, four years and four months on the board of supervisors. I’ve earned my last name, too.”
Grijalva, a progressive, has said upholding democracy, standing up for immigrants’ rights, and protecting access to Medicaid and Medicare are among her top priorities. She said during the primary that, if elected, she wants to push for Medicaid for All and the Green New Deal.
Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson, AZ, is a city like no other. With its vibrant culture, stunning natural landscapes, and rich history, Tucson offers a unique and uplifting experience for residents and visitors alike. From hiking through the rugged beauty of the desert, indulging in the delicious flavors of the local cuisine, or immersing yourself in the city’s rich Native American heritage,Tucson has something for everyone.
So whether you’re searching forapartments in Tucson,homes for sale, homes for rent, or are already a local, this Redfin article will be your guide. Here is Redfin’s list of the top 17 things to do in Tucson, for both newcomers and long-time locals alike.
1. Check out the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, Arizona, offers visitors a chance to explore intricately crafted miniatures across different eras and imaginative worlds. “For a unique experience in Tucson, I recommend visiting the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. It’s a whimsical and fascinating attraction that showcases over 500 intricately crafted miniature houses and room boxes, spanning different time periods and themes. The museum is like stepping into a different world, with tiny scenes that capture everything from historical events to fairy tales,” shares Christy Woodrow, a seasoned blogger and certified travel advisor at Ordinary Traveler.
2. Visit Tohono Chul
Tohono Chul in Tucson is a must-visit for nature lovers, offering beautifully curated gardens that showcase the stunning desert landscape. It’s also a perfect spot for a peaceful stroll, with art galleries, trails, and a charming bistro to enjoy. “Amazing cafe, gift shop, grounds, and experimental gardens,” says Christine Lytwynczuk of Idea Art Studios. “It’s a must-visit.”
3. Get out in nature
Tucson offers a diverse array of outdoor recreation opportunities, from hiking in the scenic Sabino Canyon to exploring the unique landscapes of Saguaro National Park. “Looking for something a little more adventurous? Learn how to rock climb in the mountains overlooking the desert below. Want to cool down and get a workout? Splash around the natural desert pools on a privately guided canyoneering trip,” says Ben Elliott, owner of Altitude Mountain Guides.
4. Stroll through Mission Garden
Mission Garden in Tucson is a living agricultural museum that beautifully recreates the historic gardens of the region, showcasing the diverse crops and gardening techniques used by the area’s ancient and modern cultures. “The awesome Mission Garden is your gateway to the region’s rich agricultural history, where you can dive into centuries-old farming traditions and check out native plants,” says Norma Lopez of Hotel McCoy. “This hidden gem is the perfect chill spot to soak in the area’s cultural roots. At Hotel McCoy, we’re lucky to be just minutes away from this vibrant slice of living history.”
5. Explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
TheArizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, botanical garden, and natural history museum all in one. Visitors can explore the diverse flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, including native plants, animals, and geological formations. “I’d say my favorite activity to recommend to people visiting or relocating to Tucson is the Desert Museum; it’s a great way to learn about the native plants and animals! Not only is it a beautiful zoo and museum, but it’s a Tucson staple!” recommends Kristin Bendigo of Kristin Bendigo Photography. The museum also offers interactive exhibits, live animal presentations, and guided tours, providing a unique and educational experience for all ages.
The best time to visit is during the cooler months of the year, as the desert can be quite hot during the summer. The museum is easily accessible by car and is located just 14 miles west ofdowntown Tucson.
6. Observe the saguaro cactuses at Gates Pass
The saguaro cactus, an iconic symbol of the American Southwest, can grow over 40 feet tall and is native to the Sonoran Desert, thriving in the unique climate of places like Tucson, Arizona. “If you visit Tucson, don’t miss your chance to be photographed amongst a field of Saguaro cactuses at Gates Pass,” says Rachel Marie of Rachel Marie Photography. “Located in the Sonoran desert, Gates Pass is a must-see. Stunning views of the city lights at night, this is a popular place for hiking, scenic driving and photography.”
Photo courtesy of Rachel Marie Photography
7. Sample local cuisine
As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Tucson has some of the best food in Arizona. One of the places to experience the cuisine is at Mercado San Agustin. The Mercado San Agustin is a vibrant marketplace and culinary destination, offering a variety of local eateries, artisan shops, and live entertainment. Visitors can sample authentic Mexican cuisine, sip on craft cocktails, and browse unique handmade goods. The best time to visit is in the evening when the market comes alive with music and food. The mercado is located just west of downtown Tucson.
Another restaurant to visit while in Tucson is Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse. “It is one of the only remaining original restaurants in Tucson,” says Jade Rabbit Art Supplies. “Best beef ribs ever! Nothing touristy about it – it is the real deal. Customers write on the walls, the smell of the outdoor grill is intoxicating, and there is great live music on the weekends.”
8. Learn about the influence of Mexican culture on Tucson
Mexican culture profoundly influences Tucson, evident in its vibrant culinary scene, historic architecture, and rich traditions celebrated through festivals like Día de los Muertos. “One of the things that makes Tucson so special is our proximity to the border, the Mexican influence on our food and culture is uniquely Baja Arizona!” shares Penca Restaurante. “Visit El Tiradito, a shrine in Barrio Viejo to leave a plea in the wishing wall as locals have done for over 150 years. Then visit us at Penca Restaurante in downtown for authentic scratch Mexican cuisine and world class cocktails.”
9. Explore the kid-friendly side of Tucson with a family
If traveling with kids, there’s lots to do in Tucson that is family friendly. “Tucson is a very laid back town, but it’s also got a lot of really great things to do, especially if you have kids,” says Charlotte Lasselsberger of The Nest, a modern baby clothing and gift store based in Tucson.
“For nature lovers there are the Botanical Gardens or Tohono Chul. For families with young kiddos a hike to Seven Falls can lead to a nice afternoon in fresh cool water or a trip out to the Desert Museum is always fun! Or maybe just a little shop at one of the great locally owned childrens stores Tucson has to offer, like The Nest, Little Bird Nesting Company, Mildred and Dildred, or The Littlest Bookshop! There are also a large number of really nice restaurants downtown for date night. You can find anything from Japanese at Obon, modern Americana at Maynards Kitchen, or stellar Mexican at any of the Charo restaurants.”
10. Visit the Pima Air & Space Museum
ThePima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the world, featuring over 300 aircraft and spacecraft. Visitors can explore the history of aviation and space exploration through a variety of exhibits, including vintage planes, military aircraft, and even a retired Air Force One. The museum also offers guided tours and tram rides to provide a comprehensive look at the collection.
11. Hike Sabino Canyon
Sabino Canyon offers stunning natural beauty and a variety of hiking trails for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the canyon by foot or take a tram ride to experience the breathtaking desert landscapes, lush vegetation, and seasonal waterfalls. The best time to visit is during the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat. The canyon is easily accessible by car and is located just northeast of Tucson.
12. Discover the Tucson Botanical Gardens
TheTucson Botanical Gardens is a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city, featuring a diverse collection of desert plants, tropical greenhouses, and themed gardens. Visitors can stroll through the tranquil pathways, enjoy the colorful blooms, and learn about sustainable gardening practices. The best time to visit is during the cooler months when the gardens are in full bloom.
13. Experience the Historic Mission San Xavier del Bac
TheMission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission known as the “White Dove of the Desert.” Visitors can explore the stunning architecture, intricate artwork, and rich history of the mission, which dates back to the late 18th century. The mission is easily accessible by car and is located just south of Tucson.
14. Explore the University of Arizona Campus
TheUniversity of Arizona campus is a hub of culture, history, and innovation, featuring beautiful architecture, museums, and botanical gardens. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the campus to admire the historic buildings, public art installations, and lush green spaces. The best time to visit is during the spring when the campus is in full bloom. The campus is easily accessible by car and is located just west of downtown Tucson.
15. Attend a performance at the Fox Theatre
TheFox Theatre is a historic landmark and performing arts venue, hosting a variety of live shows, concerts, and film screenings. Visitors can experience the grandeur of the theater’s art deco architecture and enjoy a night of entertainment. The theater is located in downtown Tucson.
16. Visit the Reid Park Zoo
TheReid Park Zoo is a fun-filled attraction, featuring a diverse collection of animals from around the world. Visitors can explore the zoo’s exhibits, attend animal encounters, and participate in educational programs. The best time to visit is during the morning when the animals are most active. The zoo is easily accessible by car and is located just east of downtown Tucson.
17. Discover the Tucson Museum of Art
The Tucson Museum of Art is a cultural institution showcasing a diverse collection of art and artifacts from around the world. Visitors can explore the museum’s galleries, attend special exhibitions, and participate in art workshops.
A pre-made itinerary from a Tucson local
For a streamlined approach to experiencing Tucson, the team at Desert Provisions, a women-owned and operated local business providing desert-derived salts and spices, has put together an itinerary for their ideal day in Tucson:
“As purveyors of desert-inspired pantry essentials, we relish a day spent exploring Tucson’s rich landscape and savoring the culinary gems that have earned our city its UNESCO City of Gastronomy status. Our perfect day starts with volunteering or attending a workshop at Mission Garden, a project reviving the traditional agricultural practices of the Sonoran Desert. We’d then enjoy a local farm-fresh breakfast at 5 Points Market & Restaurant and conclude the evening at Bar Crisol, sipping mezcal-focused craft drinks while soaking in a Tucson monsoon — a perfect desert day from the Desert Provisions team.
Arizona dispensaries are voluntarily recalling marijuana gummies due to possible contamination of salmonella, a bacterium that, in the event of infection, can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, officials said.
The product being voluntarily recalled is grape-flavored Cloud 9 gummies from Nirvana Center, with the batch number C9G04102023.
To date, no illnesses have been reported, Arizona Department of Health Services officials said.
Symptoms from ingesting salmonella usually start within six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days. Ingestion can happen inadvertently after handling salmonella-contaminated products.
Symptoms from ingesting salmonella include:
Diarrhea (that can be bloody)
Fever
Stomach cramps
Some people may also have nausea, vomiting, or a headache
Anyone who has already consumed the product and has any of these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider or seek care in the event of an emergency.
Consumers should contact the dispensary or establishment where they purchased the product if they have any questions.
Patients who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them, and the Arizona Department of Health Services is advising purchasers to dispose of the products described.
An ADHS marijuana licensing inspector discovered the potential contamination during a routine inspection after reviewing testing documentation kept at the establishment.
Several Arizona dispensaries are voluntarily recalling marijuana products due to possible contamination with aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else.
The products being voluntarily recalled are Divinity and MAC from Grow Sciences, both as plant and trim, and Gelato 41 from Soothing Options, as concentrates and extracts.
To date, no illnesses have been reported.
Patients who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them, and the Arizona Department of Health Services is advising purchasers to dispose of the products described.
Anyone who has already consumed any of the products and has any of these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider or seek care in the event of an emergency.
Cultivator
Product Name
Batch Number
Product Type
Grow Sciences
Divinity
H.DI230329.A11
Plant, Trim
Grow Sciences
MAC
H.MA230324.A02
Plant, Trim
Grow Sciences
MAC
H.MA230402.A06
Plant, Trim
Soothing Options
Gelato 41
23667
Concentrates & Extracts
Consumers should contact the dispensary or establishment where they purchased the products if they have any questions.
Aspergillus can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else. Symptoms range from asthma or cold-like symptoms to fever and chest pain, among many others.
A full list of symptoms can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
The Arizona Department of Health Services has lifted the voluntary recall of marijuana products, first announced on July 14 due to possible contamination with aspergillus or salmonella, after retesting found no contamination.
The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act and the Smart and Safe Arizona Act says if a product tests positive, the facility may ask the laboratory to send the original sample to a second laboratory. If that second result is negative, then the facility shall request the sample to be sent to a third lab — which is the result that will stand.
AZDHS laboratory auditors discovered that potential false negative results for contaminants were reported by a licensed marijuana testing laboratory.
The affected products included batches of Caps Frozen Lemon, Twisted Lemonz, and Ghost Train Haze as live resin and concentrate, which initially tested positive for salmonella, and Cherry Punch in plant and trim form, which initially tested positive for aspergillus. Further testing found no comtamination.
AZDHS has received test results from two separate laboratories for the following products and brands that confirm they are negative for aspergillus and salmonella:
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Getting his marijuana record expunged has been a moment Caesar Romo has been waiting for for almost half a century. He was charged with a a marijuana related charge in 1976 and since then he’s had it on his record.
He’s a substitute teacher at a local middle school and said his record came up when he was updating his teaching certificate and getting fingerprinted.
“After all this time I thought it would be gone, but no, it was there. So I figured if I could expunge it, it wouldn’t be a bad thing,” Romo said.
Students of the University of Arizona’s law school Mia Burcham and Rebecca Caro Cohen are helping people like Romo expunge their records through their marijuana expungement clinics on campus.
“It’s a great feeling when someone walks out with a cleared record. It could be pretty life-changing,” Burcham said.
They said it doesn’t take much to get people’s records expunged. They said people don’t even need an I.D., but just need to know when they received the charge or arrest and where.
If someone needs help, they look up their disposition dates which they said should be available through public access court records.
However, for people like Romo, finding their records are a little harder.
Romo’s had his charge for so long that it wasn’t in a computer system.
“We really hope when people come in that we’ll be able to get them out the door with a completed petition and so we aren’t able to do that which is frustrating,”…
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The main freeway in southern Arizona reopened in both directions Wednesday evening and officials said people living southeast of downtown Tucson could return home a day after a deadly crash sent acrid plumes into the desert sky and prompted evacuations.
“The public may resume normal activities,” Arizona’s Department of Public Safety said in statement Wednesday night.
Less than 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) of Interstate 10 had been closed in both directions for more than a full day after a truck tractor pulling a box trailer crashed Tuesday afternoon.
Residents within a half-mile (800 meters) of the crash initially were told to leave, and those within 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) were told to shelter in place after liquid nitric acid was determined to be leaking from the wreck.
The shelter in place order was extended for a time to 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) but was lifted altogether by Wednesday night. Before that, area residents were told to turn off heaters and air conditioning systems that bring in outside air.
The acid sent up eerie yellow and red plumes over a section of the asphalt roadway that runs through dry land scattered with scrub brush. The interstate stretches across the entirety of southern Arizona in its nearly 2,500 mile (4,023 kilometer) coast-to-coast sweep from Santa Monica, California, to Jacksonville, Florida.
Officials have been dealing with Arizona’s hazardous crash as Ohio residents continue to raise concerns about the release of toxic chemicals on board a freight train that derailed Feb. 3 and left 50 cars in a fiery, mangled mess. There were no injuries but officials later ordered the evacuation of the immediate area. Residents in that state worried about the potential health impacts from the wreckage.
Winter weather temporarily impeded hazardous material recovery and mitigation efforts overnight, but by Wednesday morning, officials said the material had been removed from the truck and crews were using dirt to keep more nitric acid from being released.
The driver of the truck was killed, the department said, but few other details about the accident were released.
The University of Arizona Tech Park was among the areas evacuated. Some schoolchildren in Rita Ranch were among those who sheltered in place, the Arizona Daily Star reported. Officials canceled classes at several nearby schools Wednesday.
A high school that was ordered closed, a mobile home park for older adults and an RV resort are located less than a mile from the accident site. Calls left for managers at the Trails West Active Adult Community and Voyager RV Resort & Hotel seeking information about whether people had been affected were not immediately returned Wednesday.
Nitric acid is used to make ammonium nitrate for fertilizers and in the manufacture of plastics and dyes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website says nitric acid is a highly corrosive, colorless liquid with yellow or red fumes and can cause an acrid smell.
It says exposure to nitric acid can irritate the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Depending on how long someone is exposed to the material, and how much, it also can cause delayed pulmonary edema, pneumonitis, bronchitis and dental erosion.
Pima County’s health department and poison control center on Wednesday recommended that anyone who may have been in contact with the gas for more than 15 minutes get a medical evaluation if they develop respiratory difficulties like wheezing or shortness of breath. They said symptoms could be delayed up to 24 hours after exposure.
Health officials said it is possible that some people living within a mile of the accident may have been exposed to the material for more than 15 minutes if the building where they were sheltering in place was using an air conditioner or heater pulling in air from the outside. But they said people who simply drove through or past the accident and chemical plume should not have been affected.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The deadly crash of a commercial tanker truck caused hazardous material to leak onto Interstate 10 outside Tucson on Tuesday, shutting down the key highway through Arizona and forcing evacuations near the accident.
Residents within a half mile (800 meters) were ordered to leave and those within a mile (1.6 kilometers) were told to shelter in place for several hours after liquid nitric acid was determined to be leaking from the tanker, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.
The Tuesday afternoon accident happened on a stretch of I-10 southeast of downtown Tucson.
The shelter-in-place order was lifted Tuesday night but “those who have already been evacuated will remain evacuated,” the agency said.
The driver of the truck was killed, the department said, but few other details were released.
The agency warned motorists in the Tucson area should anticipate impacts on their Wednesday morning commute in and around I-10.
“This will be an extended closure,” it said in a tweet Tuesday evening.
The University of Arizona Tech Park was among the areas evacuated. Some schoolchildren in Rita Ranch were among those who sheltered in place, the Arizona Daily Star reported.
Nitric acid is used to make ammonium nitrate for fertilizers and in the manufacture of plastics and dyes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nitric acid is a highly corrosive, colorless liquid with yellow or red fumes and can cause an acrid smell.
It says exposure to nitric acid can irritate the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Depending on the dosage, it also can also cause delayed pulmonary edema, pneumonitis, bronchitis, and dental erosion.
A crash involving a commercial tractor truck hauling liquid nitric acid has led to evacuation orders as a hazardous spill prompted officials to close a portion of Interstate 10 in Tucson, Arizona, officials said.
The interstate was shut down in both directions between Rita and Kolb roads Tuesday, and the “extensive closure” is expected to continue impacting the Wednesday morning commute, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said on its website.
The driver of the truck died in the crash, the department said, without identifying the driver publicly.
A shelter-in-place order that was in effect earlier was lifted Tuesday night, officials said. Meanwhile, the one-half-mile perimeter around the incident remains under an evacuation order through at least 6 a.m. Wednesday, officials noted.
Nitric acid is a colorless liquid, has yellow or red fumes and acrid odor, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to it can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and mucous membrane.
SPRINGDALE, Ark., January 30, 2023 (Newswire.com)
– Jane See White died January 11, 2023. She was 72. The Mexico, Missouri native had an award-winning 40-plus year career in newspaper and magazine journalism, including national reporting and editing with the Associated Press, and teaching journalism as part of the University of Arizona School of Journalism.
White was the daughter of Robert Mitchell White II and Barbara Whitney Spurgeon.
At the age of nine White began a dedicated journalism career as the founding Editor and Publisher of The Mexico (Missouri) Junior Ledger. The summer weekly newspaper covered neighborhood news, but ceased publication when White began spending her summers at Camp Bryn Afon in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
She graduated from Mexico High School, then in 1972, from Hollins College with honors and a BA in History and American Studies.
Upon graduation from Hollins College, White spent two years as a reporter for The Roanoke Times then moved back to Missouri as a feature writer for The Kansas City Star. There she earned awards for an investigative series regarding state-run schools for the mentally disabled, and another related to state psychiatric hospitals.
In 1976 she transitioned to the Associated Press in New York City as an editor on the World Desk. From 1978 to 1981 she was also part of an AP six-person national writing team, writing feature news stories for datelines around the country. Her work included covering the Love Canal toxic crisis, exposing and examining the early controversy over the health effects of exposure to Agent Orange.
Peter Arnett, awarded the 1966 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting, and known broadly for his coverage of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, was a colleague of White’s at the Associated Press. “I had the good fortune to be based in AP Headquarters as a Special Correspondent during the 1970s when Jane was steadily building her journalism career,” Arnett recently wrote. “. . . touching tributes to Jane White on her purposeful life in journalism and her recent untimely death brought back memories of not only working with her, but also of Jane’s sparkling personality and her moxie, a very American word of that era used to describe courage and determination.”
White joined Medical Economics magazine as a writer in 1982. Her progression with the publication included Professional Editor, News / Bureaus Editor and Head of the Editorial Division for the national bi-weekly non-clinical publication.
In 1987, her passion for newspaper journalism led her back to Virginia and The Roanoke Times and World News where she was the Deputy City Editor, then City Editor. Her responsibilities included daily and Sunday news coverage by 40 reporters and six assistant city editors.
White moved to Arizona in 1991, holding various writing and editing roles for The Phoenix Gazette and The Arizona Republic, including Features Editor and Assistant Managing Editor.
From 2006 until her retirement in 2014, White was an Editor and editorial writer for The Arizona Daily Star. Editorials White researched and wrote won first-place prizes from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspapers Association, and were included in nomination for the Pulitzer Prize.
Between 1997 and 2014, White also shared her expertise and passion for journalism with future journalists, as an adjunct Professor with the University of Arizona School of Journalism.
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TUCSON, Ariz., January 31, 2019 (Newswire.com)
– The Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) announces the appointment of Kristopher Driggers as TMA’s Assistant Curator, Bernard and Jeanette Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art. Currently, a lecturer at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the nation’s second-largest Hispanic-serving Institution, Driggers will finish his semester of teaching and join TMA full time in early May to manage and develop TMA’s Latin American, Spanish Colonial, post-Colonial, and Latin American folk art collections, with emphasis on pre-Columbian art. Until then, he will be making visits to Tucson for collection research in preparation for the installation of the collection at TMA’s forthcoming Kasser Family Wing.
Driggers, who obtained his bachelor’s degree in History of Art from Yale University in 2011 and his master’s degree in Art History from the University of Chicago in 2014, expects to obtain his Ph.D. in Art History, Pre-Columbian and Colonial Latin American Art from the University of Chicago in May. He participated in the Center for Curatorial Leadership Mellon Seminar in Curatorial Practice in New York in 2017.
According to TMA CEO Jeremy Mikolajczak, “Kristopher’s range of study, international research and experience will provide the vision and practical skills to present, interpret and build TMA’s pre-Columbian collection, install the Kasser Family Wing, and produce insightful publications, public lectures, and symposia.”
While at Yale, Driggers held multiple fellowships, including the Josef Albers Traveling Fellowship which allowed him to travel and study pre-Columbian objects in Mexico, Guatemala and Peru. He has worked as a development coordinator at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas; a curatorial employee in African Art at the Yale University Art Gallery; and an intern in the curatorial departments of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires.
Before beginning his teaching position in Texas last year, Driggers conducted fieldwork for three years in Mexico City and surrounding regions, as well as in Madrid and other European collections. His research has been supported by a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship, among other awards.
Driggers has written about his research for publication and has regularly presented his research at scholarly conferences. In 2017-18, he spoke at the Frick Collection in New York, the Newberry Library in Chicago, the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia, and in conferences in Mexico and Colombia, where he lectured in Spanish. He is organizing a panel on pre-Columbian art for the 2019 College Art Association conference on the topic of “Indigenous Languages of the Americas and the Language of Art History.”
Driggers’ knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of scholarship and interest in engaging diverse communities will advance TMA’s reputation as a leader in Latin American art and its service to our distinctive art and multicultural communities.
The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block’s mission is “Connecting Art to Life.” The museum was founded in 1924 and is located in the El Presidio Historic District of downtown Tucson. It is Southern Arizona’s premier presenter of fine art and art education programs.
The museum features permanent and traveling exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary, Native American, American West, Latin American, pre-Columbian, European, and Asian art. The 74,000 square foot museum offers guided tours, and education programs. The museum’s historic block of 19th and 20th C. adobe and Mission Revival-style buildings, encompassing a four-acre city block, includes the John K. Goodman Pavilion, the highly acclaimed museum restaurant Café a la C’Art, the Museum Store, and additional exhibition spaces.
TMA is a private 501(c)(3) charitable arts and education organization. For Tucson Museum of Art hours, admission prices, membership opportunities, and exhibitions, please visit TucsonMuseumofArt.org or call (520) 624-2333.
