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City of Tucson
Tucson with the Catalinas in background
Nickname: The Old Pueblo
Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona
Coordinates: 32°13′18″N 110°55′35″W / 32.22167, -110.92639
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Pima
Government
- Mayor	Bob Walkup (R)
Area
- City	195.1 sq mi (505.3 km²)
- Land	194.7 sq mi (504.2 km²)
- Water	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Elevation	2,389 ft (728 m)
Population (2006)[1]
- City	518,956
- Density	2,647.8/sq mi (1,022.5/km²)
- Urban	720,425
- Metro	946,362
- Demonym	Tucsonan
Time zone	MST (UTC-7)
Area code(s)	520
FIPS code	04-77000
GNIS feature ID	0043534[2]
1 Urban = 2000 Census
Website: http://www.tucsonaz.gov

Tucson (pronounced /ˈtuːsɒn/) is the seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, located 118 miles (188 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles (98 km) north of the U.S.-Mexico border. As of July 1, 2006, a Census Bureau estimate puts the city's population at 518,956,^[1] with a metropolitan area population at 946,362. In 2005, Tucson ranked as the 32^nd largest city and 52^nd largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the largest city in southern Arizona and the second largest in the state. Tucson is also the site of the University of Arizona. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Santa Catalina Mountains are located north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... // A nickname is a name of an entity or thing that is not its proper name. ... Image File history File links Pima_County_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Tucson_highlighted. ... Pima County is located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... 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Major incorporated suburbs of Tucson include Oro Valley and Marana northwest of the city, and South Tucson and Sahuarita south of the city. Communities in the vicinity of Tucson (some within or overlapping the city limits) include Casas Adobes, Catalina, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Green Valley, Tanque Verde, New Pascua, and Vail. The town of Oro Valley, AZ as seen from the Oro Valley Public Library. ... Marana is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... South Tucson is a city located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Sahuarita is a town in Pima County, Arizona, United States. ... Casas Adobes is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Catalina is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. ... Catalina Foothills is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Flowing Wells is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Green Valley is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Tanque Verde is a suburban census-designated place located northeast of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. ... Nickname: The Old Pueblo Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Pima Mayor Bob Walkup (R) Area    - City 505. ... Vail is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ...

The English name Tucson derives from the Spanish name of the city, Tucsón [tukˈson], which was borrowed from the O'odham name Cuk Ṣon (pronounced [ʧʊk ʂɔn], roughly "chook shown"), meaning "at the base of the black [hill]", a reference to an adjacent volcanic mountain. Tucson is sometimes referred to as "The Old Pueblo." Oodham (often referred to by the names of its two nearly-identical main dialect groupings, Papago (Tohono) and Pima (Akimel)) is an Uto-Aztecan language of Southern Arizona and northern Sonora where the Tohono Oodham and Pima reside. ...

History

Tucson's Stone Avenue in 1880.

Tucson was probably first visited by Paleo-Indians, known to have been in southern Arizona by about 12,000 years ago. Recent archaeological excavations near the Santa Cruz River have located a village site dating from 4,000 years ago. The floodplain of the Santa Cruz River was extensively farmed during the Early Agricultural period, circa 1200 BC to AD 150. These people constructed irrigation canals and grew corn, beans, and other crops while gathering wild plants and hunting animals. The Early Ceramic period occupation of Tucson saw the first extensive use of pottery vessels for cooking and storage. The groups designated by archaeologists as the Hohokam lived in the area from AD 600-1450 and are known for their red-on-brown pottery. Image File history File links Tucson_Stone_Ave_year_1880. ... Image File history File links Tucson_Stone_Ave_year_1880. ... Paleo-Indians is an English term used to refer to the ancient peoples of America who were present at the end of the last Ice Age. ... The Santa Cruz River is a river in southern Arizona, United States. ... Hohokam is the name applied to one of the four major prehistoric archaeological traditions of the American Southwest. ...

Jesuit missionary Eusebio Francisco Kino visited the Santa Cruz River valley in 1692, and founded the Mission San Xavier del Bac about 7 miles (12 km) upstream from the site of the settlement of Tucson in 1700. The Spanish established a presidio (fort) on August 20, 1775 and the town came to be called "Tucson." Tucson became a part of Mexico after Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821. Following the Gadsden purchase in 1853, Tucson became a part of the United States of America, although the American military did not formally take over control of the community until March 1856. From August 1861, until mid-1862, Tucson was the capital of the Confederate Arizona Territory. Until 1863, Tucson and all of Arizona was part of New Mexico Territory. From 1867 to 1879, Tucson was the capital of Arizona Territory. The University of Arizona, located in Tucson, was founded in 1885. Seal of the Society of Jesus. ... Bronze by Suzanne Silvercruys. ... San Xavier del Bac San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish mission about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona on the Tohono Oodham San Xavier Indian Reservation, also known as the white dove of the desert or place where the water appears because the Santa... is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1775 (MDCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Gadsden Purchase (shown with present-day state boundaries and cities) The Gadsden Purchase (known as Venta de La Mesilla in Mexico) is a 45,535 mi² (76,770 km²) region of what is today southern Arizona and New Mexico that was purchased by the United States from Mexico in... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God, Our Vindicator) Anthem (none official) God Save the South (unofficial) The Bonnie Blue Flag (unofficial) Dixie (unofficial)  States that seceded under CSA control  States and territories claimed by CSA without formal secession and/or control Capital Montgomery, Alabama (until May 29, 1861) Richmond, Virginia... Territories in Arizona and New Mexico in 1863. ... The New Mexico Territory became an organized territory of the United States on September 9, 1850, and it existed until New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912. ... For the Confederate States of America territory, see Arizona Territory (CSA). ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ...

By 1900, 7,531 people lived in the city. At about this time, the US Veterans Administration had begun construction on the present Veterans Hospital. Many veterans who had been gassed in World War I and were in need of respiratory therapy began coming to Tucson after the war, due to the clean dry air. The population increased gradually to 13,913 in 1910, 20,292 in 1920, and 36,818 in 1940. In 2006 the population of Pima County, in which Tucson is located, passed one million while the City of Tucson's population was 535,000. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for administering programs of veterans benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors. ... Early detection of chemical agents Sociopolitical climate of chemical warfare While the study of chemicals and their military uses was widespread in China, the use of toxic materials has historically been viewed with mixed emotions and some disdain in the West (especially when the enemy were doing it). ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ... Respiratory therapy is categorized as an allied health profession in the United States and Canada. ... Pima County is located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ...

During the territorial and early statehood periods, Tucson was Arizona's largest city and commercial area, whereas Phoenix was the seat of state government and agriculture. The establishment of Tucson Municipal Airport increased its prominence. By the 1920s-30s, Phoenix outgrew Tucson and has continued to expand. Tucson has still been growing but at a slower pace.

Tucson, Arizona. 1909.

Geography and climate

Geography

Tucson, as seen from space.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Tucson has a total area of 195.1 square miles (505.3 km²), of which, 194.7 square miles (504.2 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²) of it (0.22%) is water. Image File history File links TucsonAZ_ISS009-E-10382. ... Image File history File links TucsonAZ_ISS009-E-10382. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...

The city's elevation is 2,389 ft (728 m) above sea level. Tucson is situated on an alluvial plain in the Sonoran desert, surrounded by five minor ranges of mountains: the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Tortolita Mountains to the north, the Santa Rita Mountains to the south, the Rincon Mountains to the east, and the Tucson Mountains to the west. The high point of the Santa Catalina Mountains is 9,157-foot Mount Lemmon, the southernmost ski destination in the continental U.S., while the Tucson Mountains include 4,687-foot Wasson Peak. An alluvial plain is a relatively flat and gently sloping landform found at the base of a range of hills. ... Map of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. ... The Santa Catalina Mountains are located north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... The Tortolita Mountains are a mountain range in the northern suburbs of Tucson, Arizona. ... The Santa Rita Mountains is a mountain range extending 42 km (26 mi) from northwest to southeast, located 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Tucson, Arizona. ... The Rincon Mountains are a significant mountain range east of Tucson, Arizona. ... The Tucson Mountains are a significant mountain range west of Tucson, Arizona. ... View of the telescopes on the Mount Lemmon summit. ...

A view of Tucson from Windy Point, at elevation 6,580 feet on Mt. Lemmon.

The city is located on the Santa Cruz River, fomerly a perennial river but now a dry river bed for much of the year (called a "wash" locally) that floods during significant seasonal rains. (The Santa Cruz becomes a subterranean stream part of the year although it may appear dry.) Image File history File linksMetadata Windy600. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Windy600. ... View of the telescopes on the Mount Lemmon summit. ... The Santa Cruz River is a river in southern Arizona, United States. ...

Tucson is located along Interstate 10, which runs through Phoenix toward Santa Monica, California in the northwest, and through El Paso, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, toward Jacksonville, Florida in the east. I-19, runs south from Tucson toward Nogales and the U.S.-Mexico border. I-19 is the only Interstate highway that uses "kilometer posts" instead of "mileposts", although the speed limits are marked in miles per hour instead of kilometers per hour. Interstate 10 (abbreviated I-10 or IH-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast interstate highway in the United States. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... For other uses, see Santa Monica (disambiguation). ... El Paso redirects here. ... NOLA redirects here. ... Jacksonville redirects here. ... Interstate 19 (abbreviated I-19) is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. ... Nogales is a city in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. ... The international border between Mexico and the United States runs a total of 3,141 km (1,951 miles) from San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Baja California, in the west to Matamoros, Tamaulipas, and Brownsville, Texas, in the east. ... A kilometer (Commonwealth spelling: kilometre), symbol: km is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 metres (from the Greek words χίλια (khilia) = thousand and μέτρο (metro) = count/measure). ... A milestone A milestone is one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median. ...

Environmental sustainability

Tucson is considered to be in a natural location for the development of a solar energy community, but the city has not yet undertaken this as a serious project. Perhaps the biggest sustainability problem is potable water supply. Household water use is the principal drain on the water supply, with agriculture a close second. In 1997, the 35 golf courses in the area consumed about 10% of the municipal water supply, and since then, 16 of the remaining 25 or so courses use reclaimed water.

This Tucson golf course uses reclaimed water.

As a result, residences consume the vast majority of municipal water. Like golf courses, agricultural lands are turning toward reclaimed water. Mining and other industrial water uses combined accounted for about a 15% of water use in 1997.^[3] Although Tucsonans find lawns and swimming pools less acceptable than their neighbors in Phoenix^{[citation needed]}, massive drawing down of groundwater resources over the last 100 years has occurred, visible as ground subsidence in some residential areas. A road destroyed by subsidence and shear. ...

Tucson's reliance on the Central Arizona Project Aqueduct, which passes more than 300 miles (480 km) across the desert from the Colorado River, casts doubt over "sustainability" claims even at current population levels. This points to the need for further efforts at re-use and recycling, prompted by Pima County and the city in numerous outreach campaigns. The Central Arizona Project Aqueduct (CAP) is a 336 mi (541 km) diversion canal in Arizona in the United States. ... The Colorado River from the bottom of Marble Canyon, in the Upper Grand Canyon Colorado River in the Grand Canyon from Desert View The Colorado River from Laughlin Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona The Colorado River is...

Water

The Santa Cruz River during the flood of 1983.

More than 100 years ago, the Santa Cruz River flowed nearly year-round through Tucson. This supply of water has slowly disappeared, causing Tucson to seek alternative sources.

From 1803 until 1887, Tucson residents purchased water for a penny a gallon from vendors who transported it in bags draped over burros' backs. After that, water was sold by the bucket or barrel and delivered door-to-door in wagons.^{[citation needed]}

In 1881, water was pumped from a well on the banks of the Santa Cruz River and flowed by gravity through pipes into the distribution system.

Tucson currently draws water from two main sources: Central Arizona Project (CAP) water and groundwater. In 1992, Tucson Water delivered CAP water to some customers that was referred to as being unacceptable due to discoloration, bad odor and flavor, as well as problems it caused some customers' plumbing and appliances. Tucson's city water currently consists of CAP water mixed with groundwater. The Central Arizona Project Aqueduct (CAP) is a 336 mi (541 km) diversion canal in Arizona in the United States. ... Groundwater is water located beneath the ground surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of lithologic formations. ...

In an effort to conserve water, Tucson is recharging groundwater supplies by running part of its share of CAP water into various open portions of local rivers to seep into their aquifer[1]. Additional study is scheduled to determine the amount of water that is lost through evaporation from the open areas, especially during the summer.

Cityscape

Tucson map

Similar to many other Western U.S. cities, Tucson was developed on a grid plan, with the city center at Stone Avenue and Broadway Boulevard. While this intersection was initially near the geographic center of Tucson, that center has shifted as the city has expanded far to the east. An expansive city covering substantial area, Tucson has many distinct neighborhoods. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article deals with the western United States. ... A simple grid plan road map (Windermere, Florida). ... In a Euclidian space the geographic center, or mean center, is the calculated mean of coordinate values. ...

Earliest neighborhoods

A 19th century adobe house in the Amory Park neighborhood.

Tucson's early neighborhoods (some of which are covered by the Tucson Convention Center) include El Presidio; Barrio Histórico; Armory Park, directly south of downtown; Barrio Anita, named for an early settler; Barrio Tiburón (in the present Fourth Avenue arts district), designated in territorial times as a "red light" district; El Jardín, named for an early recreational site, Levin's Gardens; and El Hoyo, named for a lake that was part of the gardens. Up until the building of the Tucson Convention Center (or TCC), El Hoyo (Spanish for pit or hole) referred to this part of the city, which was inhabited mainly by Mexican-American citizens and immigrants from Mexico. Other historical neighborhoods include the University neighborhood west of the University of Arizona, Iron Horse and Pie Allen neighborhoods just east of downtown, Sam Hughes neighborhood (named after an instigator/hero of the Camp Grant Massacre), located east of the University of Arizona, and Menlo Park, situated adjacent to Sentinel Peak. The Tucson Convention Center is a 9,275-seat multi-purpose arena in Tucson, Arizona. ... (April 30, 1871). ... Picture of the A on Sentinel Peak A photograph of the Tucson Valley as seen from A Mountain Sentinel Peak, or more commonly known as A Mountain, is a prominent ridge in the Tucson Mountains west of Tucson, Arizona. ...

Downtown

Downtown Tucson is undergoing a revitalization effort by city planners and the business community. The primary project is Rio Nuevo, a large retail and community center that has been in planning for more than ten years. Downtown is generally classified as north of 12th Street, east of I-10, and southwest of Toole Avenue and the Union Pacific (formerly Southern Pacific) railroad tracks, site of the historic train depot and "Locomotive #1673", built in 1900. Downtown is divided into the Presidio District, Convention District, and the Congress Street Arts and Entertainment District. In the U.S. state of Arizona, Interstate 10 is the major east-west Interstate Highway in the Southern United States, runs east from California, enters Arizona and continues through Phoenix and Tucson and exits at the border with New Mexico. ...

UniSource Energy Tower, which is currently the tallest building in Tucson.

Pima County Courthouse

Tucson's tallest building, the 23-story UniSource Energy Tower (also called the Bank Building) is situated downtown and was completed in 1986. The proposed Century Tower for downtown would surpass the Bank Building at 27 stories. Other high-rise buildings downtown include Bank of America Plaza, and the Pioneer (completed in 1914). This article is considered orphaned, since there are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 437 pixelsFull resolution (1949 × 1065 pixel, file size: 133 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) photo of the historic courthouse downtown I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 437 pixelsFull resolution (1949 × 1065 pixel, file size: 133 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) photo of the historic courthouse downtown I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... This article is considered orphaned, since there are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. ...

Attractions downtown include the historic Hotel Congress designed in 1919, the Art Deco Fox Theatre designed in 1929, the Rialto Theatre opened in 1920, and St. Augustine Cathedral completed in 1896.^[4] Included on the National Register of Historic Places is the old Pima County Courthouse, designed by Roy W. Place in 1928.^[5] Asheville City Hall. ... The Fox Theater is located at 17 West Congress in Downtown Tucson, Arizona. ... The Rialto Theatre is a performance theatre and concert venue located in downtown Tucson, Arizona. ... Augustinus redirects here. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ...

Central or Midtown

As one of the oldest parts of town, Central Tucson is anchored by the Broadway Village shopping center designed by local architect Josias Joesler at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Country Club Road. The 4th Avenue Shopping District between downtown and the University and the Lost Barrio just East of downtown also have many unique and popular stores. Local retail business in Central Tucson is densely concentrated along Fourth Avenue and the Main Gate Square on University Boulevard near the UA campus. The El Con Mall, now close to vacant, is also located in the eastern part of midtown. El Con Mall is the oldest and first enclosed shopping mall in Tucson, Arizona, USA. Located in midtown Tucson, El Con Mall has historical significance as the citys first major retail center located outside of downtown (it opened in 1962). ...

The University of Arizona, chartered in 1885, is located in midtown and includes Arizona Stadium and McKale Center. Historic Tucson High School (designed in 1924), the Arizona Inn (built in 1930), and the Tucson Botanic Gardens are also located in Central Tucson. The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... Arizona Stadium is an open-air stadium located on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. ... McKale Center is an athletic arena located on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. ...

Old Main, University of Arizona.

Tucson's largest park, Reid Park is located in midtown and includes Reid Park Zoo and Hi Corbett Field. Speedway Boulevard, a major east-west arterial road in central Tucson, was named the "ugliest street in America" by Life Magazine in the early 1970s, quoting Tucson Mayor James Corbett. Despite this, Speedway Boulevard was awarded "Street of the Year" by Arizona Highways in the late 1990s. The Reid Park Zoo, founded in 1975, is a city-owned and operated non-profit zoo in Tucson, Arizona. ... Hi Corbett Field is a baseball field located in Tucson, Arizona. ... A cover of Life Magazine from 1911 Life has been the name of two notable magazines published in the United States. ... James N. Corbett Jr. ... Cover of Arizona Highways, September, 1955. ...

South side and South Tucson

Tucson International Airport when it was under renovation.

The Southside contains the city of South Tucson, with an area of approximately 1¼ square miles (3¼ square kilometers), which is completely surrounded by the city of Tucson. The South side is generally considered to be the area of approximately 25 square miles (65 square kilometers) north of Los Reales Road, south of 22nd Street, east of I-19, west of Davis Monthan Air Force Base and southwest of Aviation Parkway. Much of Tucson's Mexican-American population live on the south side and South 12th Avenue is considered as the cultural locus of the working class Mexican-American population. The Tucson International Airport and Tucson Electric Park are also located here. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Tucson International Airport (IATA: TUS, ICAO: KTUS, FAA LID: TUS) is a public airport located six miles (10 km) south of the central business district of Tucson, a city in Pima County, Arizona, United States. ... South Tucson is a city in Pima County, Arizona, United States and an enclave of the much larger city of Tucson. ... Interstate 19 (abbreviated I-19) is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. ... Tucson International Airport (IATA: TUS, ICAO: KTUS, FAA LID: TUS) is a public airport located six miles (10 km) south of the central business district of Tucson, a city in Pima County, Arizona, United States. ... TEP prior to a Spring Training game, March 2005 Tucson Electric Park (TEP) is home to the Tucson Sidewinders, the AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. ...

West Tucson

West Tucson is a combination of urban and suburban development. Generally defined as the area west of I-10, West Tucson encompasses the banks of the Santa Cruz River and the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. Attractions in West Tucson include Saguaro National Park West, Sentinel Peak, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Old Tucson Studios, and the Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa. Cities with at least a million inhabitants in 2006 An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... Illustration of the backyards of a surburban neighbourhood Suburbs are inhabited districts located either on the outer rim of a city or outside the official limits of a city (the term varies from country to country), or the outer elements of a conurbation. ... In the U.S. state of Arizona, Interstate 10 is the major east-west Interstate Highway in the Southern United States, runs east from California, enters Arizona and continues through Phoenix and Tucson and exits at the border with New Mexico. ... The Santa Cruz River is a river in southern Arizona, United States. ... The Tucson Mountains are a significant mountain range west of Tucson, Arizona. ... Entrance to the Visitors Center, Saguaro National Park, West. ... Picture of the A on Sentinel Peak A photograph of the Tucson Valley as seen from A Mountain Sentinel Peak, or more commonly known as A Mountain, is a prominent ridge in the Tucson Mountains west of Tucson, Arizona. ... The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Tucson, Arizona. ... Old Tucson Studios is a movie studio and theme park just outside of Tucson, Arizona. ... JW Marriott Hotels is an upper-upscale brand of hotels operated by Marriott International. ...

A mountain lion at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Panorama of western suburbs

On Sentinel Peak (also known as "'A' Mountain"), just west of downtown, there is a giant "A" in honor of the University of Arizona. Starting in about 1910, a yearly tradition developed for freshmen to whitewash the "A", which was visible for miles. However, at the beginning of the Iraq War, anti-war activists painted it black. This was followed by a paint scuffle where the "A" was painted various colors until the city council intervened. It is now red, white and blue except when it is white or another color decided by a biennial election. Because of the three-color paint scheme often used, the shape of the A can be vague and indistinguishable from the rest of the peak. The top of Sentinel Peak, which is accessible by road, offers an outstanding scenic view of the city looking eastward. A parking lot located near the summit of Sentinel Peak was formerly a popular place to watch sunsets, view the city lights at night, or engage in necking. This is no longer possible as a recent ordinance has forced the closing of Sentinel Peak at 8 p.m. Every evening, Tucson police set up a barricade blocking the entrance while they enforce the evacuation of all visitors off the mountain^{[citation needed]}. Mountain Lion (Puma) in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona. ... Mountain Lion (Puma) in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona. ... The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Tucson, Arizona. ... Image File history File links Panorama-nw. ... Image File history File links Panorama-nw. ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Necking can refer to: Making out, a term for heavy kissing The process by which a ductile material deforms under tension forming a thin neck; see Necking (engineering) and Manufacturing. ...

North Tucson

North Tucson includes the urban neighborhoods of Amphitheater and Flowing Wells. Usually considered the area north of Fort Lowell Road, north Tucson includes some of Tucson's primary commercial zones (Tucson Mall and the Oracle Road Corridor). Many of the city's most upscale boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries are also located on the north side including St. Philip's Plaza. The Plaza is directly adjacent to the historic St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church (built in 1936). Flowing Wells is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Tucson Mall is the largest shopping mall in Tucson, Arizona. ... This page is a candidate to be copied to Wiktionary. ... A typical restaurant in uptown Manhattan A restaurant is an establishment that serves prepared food and beverages to be consumed on the premises. ... An art gallery or art museum is a space for the exhibition of art, usually visual art, and usually primarily paintings and sculpture. ...

Westin La Paloma Resort in north Tucson.

Also on the north side is the suburban community of Catalina Foothills, located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains just north of the city limits. This community includes among the area's most expensive homes, commonly multi-million dollar estates. The Foothills area is generally defined as north of River Road, east of Oracle Road, and west of Sabino Creek. Some of the Tucson area's major resorts are located in the Catalina Foothills, including the Hacienda Del Sol, Westin La Paloma Resort, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort and Canyon Ranch Resort. La Encantada, an upscale outdoor shopping mall, is also in the Foothills. Catalina Foothills is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... The Santa Catalina Mountains are located north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... Sabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, USA. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride. ... Westin Hotels chain is owned by Starwood Hotel and Resorts Worldwide. ... Loews Hotels is a luxury hotel brand based in New York City, and a wholly owned subsidy of Loews Corporation. ... Canyon Ranch is a brand associated with several properties, communities, resorts, and spas. ... For the traditional meaning of the word mall, see pedestrian street or promenade. ...

The foothills area is home to Tohono Chul Park (a botanical garden) near the intersection of Oracle Road and Ina. Also the DeGrazia Gallery of the Sun near the intersection of Swan Road and Skyline Drive. Built by artist Ted DeGrazia starting in 1951, the 10 acre property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features an eclectic chapel, an art gallery and a free museum. Ettore Ted DeGrazia (June 14, 1909 – September 17, 1982) was an American impressionist, western-pop, painter, sculptor, and lithographer. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ...

East Tucson

East Tucson is relatively new compared to other parts of the city, developed between the 1950s and the 1970s, such as Desert Palms Park. It is generally classified as the area of the city east of Swan Road, with above-average real estate values relative to the rest of the city. The area includes urban and suburban development near the Rincon Mountains. East Tucson includes Saguaro National Park East. Tucson's "Restaurant Row" is also located on the east side, along with a significant corporate and financial presence. Tucson's largest office building is 5151 East Broadway in east Tucson, completed in 1975. Park Place, a recently renovated shopping center, is also located there. The Rincon Mountains are a significant mountain range east of Tucson, Arizona. ... Entrance to the Visitors Center, Saguaro National Park, West. ... Corporate may refer to either A corporation, a type of legal entity, often formed to conduct business Corporate (film), a 2006 Bollywood film starring Bipasha Basu. ... FINANCIAL is the weekly English-language newspaper with offices in Tbilisi, Georgia and Kiev, Ukraine. ... Park Place is a large indoor shopping mall located on the East Side of Tucson, Arizona, USA. Park Place originally opened as Park Mall circa 1970, but was renovated beginning in 1998 to appeal to the upscale consumer, and renamed Park Place at that time. ...

Near the intersection of Craycroft and Ft. Lowell Road are the remnants of the Historic Fort Lowell. This area has become one of Tucson’s iconic neighborhoods. The Fort abandoned at the end of the 1800s was rediscovered by a trio of artist in the 1930s. The Bolsius family purchased and renovated surviving adobe buildings of the fort - transforming them into spectacular artistic southwestern architectural examples. Their woodwork, plaster treatment and sense of proportion drawn on their Dutch heritage and New Mexican experience. Other artists and academics throughout the middle of the 20th century renovated, built and lived in the area. This rural pocket in the middle of the city is listed on the National register of Historic Places. Each year in February the neighborhood celebrates its history in the City Landmark it owns and restored the San Pedro Chapel.

Planes at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Situated between the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Rincon Mountains near Redington Pass northeast of the city limits is the community of Tanque Verde. The Arizona National Golf Club, Forty-Niners Country Club, and the historic Tanque Verde Guest Ranch are also in northeast Tucson. The Santa Catalina Mountains are located north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... The Rincon Mountains are a significant mountain range east of Tucson, Arizona. ... The view from Redington Pass looking South West over the Sonoran Desert and the eastern parts of the city of Tucson, Arizona. ... Tanque Verde is a suburban census-designated place located northeast of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. ...

Southeast Tucson

Southeast Tucson continues to experience rapid residential development. The area includes the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The area is considered to be south of Golf Links Road. The suburban community of Rita Ranch houses many of the military families from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. ... , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. ...

Northwest Tucson

The northwest side of Tucson is newer and more modern than other parts.

The expansive area northwest of the city limits is diverse, ranging from the rural communities of Catalina and parts of the town of Marana, to the affluent town of Oro Valley in the western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and residential areas in the northeastern foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The community of Casas Adobes is also on the Northwest Side, with the distinction of being Tucson's first suburb, established in the late 1940s. Casas Adobes is centered around the historic Casas Adobes Plaza (built in 1948). The Foothills Mall is also located on the northwest side. Continental Ranch(Marana), Dove Mountain(Marana), and Rancho Vistoso(Oro Valley) are all masterplanned communities located in the northwest, where thousands of residents live. Sign in a rural area in Dalarna, Sweden Qichun, a rural town in Hubei province, China Rural areas (also referred to as the country, countryside) are settled places outside towns and cities. ... Catalina is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. ... Marana is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ... A tributary (or affluent or confluent) is a contributory stream, a river that does not reach the sea, but joins another major river (a parent river), to which it contributes its waters, swelling its discharge. ... Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town situated six miles north of Tucson, Arizona, USA in Pima County. ... The Santa Catalina Mountains are located north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... The Tucson Mountains are a significant mountain range west of Tucson, Arizona. ... Casas Adobes is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Foothills Mall is an indoor regional shopping mall located on the Northwest Side of Tucson, Arizona, in the community of Casas Adobes. ...

Many of the Tucson area's golf courses and resorts are located in this area, including the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Oro Valley, the Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa, and Westward Look Resort. Catalina State Park and Tortolita Mountain Park are also here. Entrance of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California Beverly Hilton Hotel viewed from Wilshire Boulvard Hilton is a brand of the Hilton Hotels Corporation, based in Beverly Hills, California. ... Omni Hotels is a privately owned upscale hotel company based in Irving, Texas. ... Catalina State Park is located within the Coronado National Forest in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. ... The Tortolita Mountains are a mountain range in the northern suburbs of Tucson, Arizona. ...

Climate

Snow on Wasson Peak.

Tucson has two major seasons, summer and winter; plus three minor seasons: fall, spring, and the monsoon. Image File history File linksMetadata Wasson. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Wasson. ... For other uses, see Monsoon (disambiguation). ...

Summer is characterized by low humidity, clear skies, and daytime high temperatures that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The average overnight temperature ranges between 68 °F (20 °C) and 85 °F (29 °C). For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Fahrenheit (disambiguation). ...

Monsoon clouds blanket the Catalina Mountains in August 2005.

The monsoon can begin any time from mid-June to late July, with an average start date around July 3. It typically continues through August and sometimes into September.^[6] During the monsoon, the humidity is much higher than the rest of the year. It begins with clouds building up from the south in the early afternoon followed by intense thunderstorms and rainfall, which can cause flash floods. The evening sky at this time of year is often pierced with dramatic lightning strikes. Large areas of the city do not have storm sewers, so monsoon rains flood the main thoroughfares, usually for no longer than a few hours. A few underpasses in Tucson have "feet of water" scales painted on their supports to discourage fording by automobiles during a rainstorm.^[7] Arizona traffic code Title 28-910, the so-called "Stupid Motorist Law," was instituted in 1995 to discourage people from entering flooded roadways. If the road is flooded and a barricade is in place, motorists who drive around the barricade can be charged up to $2000 for costs involved in rescuing them.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File linksMetadata Tucsonmonsoon. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Tucsonmonsoon. ... For other uses, see Monsoon (disambiguation). ... is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A hygrometer used to measure the humidity of air. ... Flash flooding is rapid flooding of low-lying areas, rivers and creeks that is caused by the intense rainfall associated with a thunderstorm, or multiple training thunderstorms. ... A storm drain, storm sewer, or stormwater drain (in Australia) system is designed to drain excess rain and ground water from an area. ...

Fall lasts from late October to November or December. It is much like summer, and similarly dry, with days above 100 degrees typical into early October. Average daytime highs of 84 °F (28 °C), with overnight lows of 55 °F (13 °C), constitute typical fall weather. This article is about the temperate season. ...

Winters in Tucson are mild relative to other parts of the United States. Daytime highs in the winter range between 64 °F and 75 °F (18−23 °C) , with overnight lows between 30 °F and 44 °F (-1 –7 °C). Although rare, snow has been known to fall in Tucson, usually a light dusting that melts within a day. For other uses, see Winter (disambiguation). ...

Spring begins in late February or March, and is characterized by rising temperatures and several weeks of vivid wildflower blooms. Daytime average highs range from 72 °F (23 °C) in March to 88 °F (31 °C) in May with average overnight lows in March of 45 °F (7 °C) and in May of 59 °F (15 °C). Spring is one of the four temperate seasons. ...

Demographics

As of the census^[9] of 2000, there were 486,699 people, 192,891 households, and 112,455 families residing in the city. The population density was 965.3/sq mi (2,500.1/km²). There were 209,609 housing units at an average density of 415.7/sq mi (1,076.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.15% white, 4.33% black or African-American, 2.27% Native American, 2.46% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 16.85% from other races, and 3.79% from two or more races. 35.72% of the population were Hispanic of any race. The Native American inhabitants in the area include primarily Tohono O'odham (formerly called the Papago), living in the city, on the nearby San Xavier reservation, and in the Tohono O'odham Nation, who may be descendants of the prehistoric inhabitants, as well as 6,800 Yaqui (the Yoeme), living in the city (largely in New Pascua, Old Pascua, and the Barrio Libre neighborhoods), and in the Yoeme community in the town of Marana. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The Tohono Oodham are a Native American tribe formerly known as the Papago who reside primarily in the Sonoran Desert of the southwest United States and northwest Mexico. ... A Native American tribe formerly known as the Papago, the Tohono Oodham live on four reservations in southern Arizona, west of Tucson. ... The Tohono Oodham are a Native American tribe formerly known as the Papago who reside primarily in the Sonoran Desert of the southwest United States and northwest Mexico. ... The Yoeme or Yaqui are a border Native American people who live in the Sonoran Desert region, comprising part of the northern Mexican state of Sonora and the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. ... Marana is a town located in Pima County, Arizona. ...

There were 192,891 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.12. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the inner-city, the population has 24.6% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,981, and the median income for a family was $37,344. Males had a median income of $28,548 versus $23,086 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,322. About 13.7% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over. Although the median income is relatively low and the city has a higher-than-average poverty rate, note that these statistics include a contingent of college students and others at the University of Arizona, who tend to have low median incomes despite having a medium quality of life. Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in their country. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ... The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation verb stŭdērĕ, meaning to direct ones zeal at; hence a student is one who directs zeal at a subject. ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... Quality of life is the degree of well-being felt by an individual or group of people. ...

Politics

Pima County supported John Kerry 53% to 47% in the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election. ^[2] As a general rule, Tucson and Pima County vote Democratic, as opposed to the overwhelming GOP support in the state's largest city, Phoenix. This led to the alleged gerrymandering of Tucson into two Federal Congressional districts, one that contains a vast majority of Democratic voters and the other that contains a bare majority of Republicans. Pima County is located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts, in his fourth term of office. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Redrawing electoral districts in this example creates a guaranteed 3-to-1 advantage for Party 1. ...

Economy

Much of Tucson's economic development has been centered around the development of the University of Arizona, which is currently the second largest employer in the city. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, located on the southeastern edge of the city, also provides many jobs for Tucson residents. Its presence, as well as the presence of a US Army Intelligence Center (Fort Huachuca, the largest employer in the region in nearby Sierra Vista), has led to the development of a significant number of high-tech industries, including government contractors, in the area. Today, there are more than 1,200 businesses employing over 50,000 people in the high-tech industries of Southern Arizona. The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. ...

The City of Tucson, Pima County, the State of Arizona and the private sector have all made commitments to create a growing, healthy economy with high-tech industries as its foundation. Advanced technology companies like Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit Inc., Universal Avionics, Misys Healthcare Systems, Sanofi-Aventis, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., and Bombardier all have a significant presence in Tucson. Roughly 150 Tucson companies are in the optics industry, earning Tucson the nickname "Optics Valley".[3] Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is a major American defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in defense systems and defense and commercial electronics. ... Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN), better known in the electronics industry (and popularly) as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, USA, renowned for developing and commercializing semiconductor and computer technology. ... For other uses, see IBM (disambiguation) and Big Blue. ... Intuit Inc. ... Sanofi-aventis (Euronext: SAN, NYSE: SNY), headquartered in Paris, France, is one of the 3 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, along with Pfizer,GlaxoSmithKline. ... For other uses, see Bombardier (disambiguation). ...

Tourism is another major industry in Tucson, which has many resorts, hotels, and attractions. A significant economic force is middle-class and upper-class Sonorans, who travel from Mexico to Tucson to purchase goods that are not readily available in their country. In addition to vacationers, a significant number of winter residents, or "snowbirds", are attracted by Tucson's mild winters and contribute to the local economy. Snowbirds often purchase second homes in Tucson and nearby areas, contributing significantly to the property tax base. Other snowbirds and "perpetual travelers" can be seen in large numbers arriving in autumn in large RVs towing small cars. Sonora is a state in northwestern Mexico, bordering the states of Chihuahua to the east, Sinaloa to the south, and Baja California to the northwest. ... The term Snowbird is used to describe Canadians and people from the Pacific Northwest, Northeast or Midwestern United States who spend a large portion of winter in warmer locales such as Arizona, Florida, or elsewhere along the Sunbelt region of the southern United States, areas of the Caribbean, and even... 19th century Cottages in the small hamlet of Crafton, Buckinghamshire A cottage is a small house of any period. ... The term perpetual traveler (PT, permanent tourist or prior taxpayer) refers to both a lifestyle and a philosophy. ... “RV” redirects here. ...

Arts and culture

Annual cultural events and fairs

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is held every year in February for two weeks. It is one of the largest gem and mineral shows in the world, and features many of the finest mineral specimens. There is no single location for display of minerals, but rather dozens of locations spread across town. The show has an estimated attendance of more than 50,000 people from over twenty countries. Attendees frequently include the general public, experts, beginning collectors, museum employees, dealers, retailers, and researchers. Many museums and universities, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Sorbonne, have displayed materials at the show. The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is held every year in February for three weeks (two open to the public, one open only to professionals). ... For other uses, see Gemstone (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Mineral (disambiguation). ... The Smithsonian Institution Building or Castle on the National Mall serves as the Institutions headquarters. ... The Sorbonne, Paris, in a 17th century engraving The historic University of Paris (French: ) first appeared in the second half of the 12th century, but was in 1970 reorganised as 13 autonomous universities (University of Paris I–XIII). ...

Tucson Folk Festival

For the past 21 years the Tucson Folk Festival has taken place the first Saturday and Sunday of May in downtown Tucson's El Presidio Park. In addition to nationally known headline acts each evening, the Festival highlights over 100 local and regional musicians on five stages in one of the largest free festivals in the country. All stages are within easy walking distance. Organized by the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association, volunteers make this festival possible. Arizona's only community radio station KXCI 91.3-FM, is a major partner, broadcasting from the Plaza Stage throughout the weekend. In addition, there are numerous workshops, events for children, sing-alongs, and a popular singer/songwriter contest. Musicians typically play 30-minute sets, supported by professional audio staff volunteers. A variety of food and crafts are available at the festival, as well as local micro-brews. All proceeds from sales go to fund future festivals. KXCI is a community radio radio station that serves Tucson, Arizona. ...

Fourth Avenue Street Fair

There are two Fourth Avenue Street Fairs, in December and March, staged between 9th Street and University Boulevard, that feature arts and crafts booths, food vendors and street performers. The fairs began in 1970 when Fourth Avenue, which at the time had half a dozen thrift shops, several New Age bookshops and the Food Conspiracy Co-Op, was a gathering place for hippies, and a few merchants put tables in front of their stores to attract customers before the holidays. These days the street fair has grown into a large corporate event, with most tables owned by outside merchants. It hosts mostly traveling craftsmen selling various arts such as pottery, paintings, wood working, metal decorations, candles, and many others.

The Tucson Rodeo (Fiesta de los Vaqueros)

Team roping competition at
Tucson's Fiesta de los Vaqueros.

Another popular event held in February, which is early spring in Tucson, is the Fiesta de los Vaqueros, or rodeo week. While at its heart the Fiesta is a sporting event, it includes what is billed as "the world's largest non-mechanized parade"^[10]. The Rodeo Parade is a popular event as most schools give two rodeo days off instead of Presidents Day. The exception to this is Presidio High, which doesn't get either. Western wear is seen throughout the city as corporate dress codes are cast aside during the Fiesta. The Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks the beginning of the rodeo season in the United States. Fiesta de los Vaqueros, the premier event of the rodeo year, is held at the beginning of the rodeo season. Go to websites tucsonrodeo.com tucsonrodeoparade.com Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (750x601, 181 KB) Summary Team Roping at the Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo) in Tucson, Arizona. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (750x601, 181 KB) Summary Team Roping at the Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo) in Tucson, Arizona. ... For other uses, see Rodeo (disambiguation). ...

Tucson Meet Yourself

Every October for the past 30 years, Tucson Meet Yourself has presented the faces of Tucson's many ethnic groups. For one weekend, dancing, singing, artwork, and food from more than 30 different ethnicities are featured in the downtown area. All performers are from Tucson and the surrounding area, in keeping with the idea of "meeting yourself."

All Souls Procession Weekend

One of the largest festivals celebrated is the All Souls Procession (www.AllSoulsProcession.org), held since 1990 on the first Sunday in November. Modeled on the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), it combines elements of African, Anglo, Celtic, and Latin American culture. At sundown, thousands of people garbed in myriad costumes, mostly of the deceased, gather near the corner of Fourth Avenue and University Boulevard: Epic Cafe. In 2005, the Tucson Police Department estimated that 7,500 people participated in this event. The non-profit festal culture organization Many Mouths One Stomach (www.ManyMouths.org) organizes this event to acknowledge, mourn and celebrate deceased loved ones, and the "grand mystery" of death. Starting in 2006, the All Souls Procession became a 4-day long series of events. On Thursday evening the Fine Art Photography Exhibition opens, as well as the Evolving Community Altar. Friday evening is the MMOS Fundraiser Dance of the Dead. Saturday afternoon and evening is the Procession of Little Angels, and the Personal Altars Vigil. Sunday evening is the All Souls Procession, which snakes through the historic Fourth Avenue and downtown areas, and leads to the culmination of the entire festival: The Grand Finale. For other uses, see Day of the Dead (disambiguation). ...

Museums, art collections, and other attractions

The Arizona Historical Society, founded as the Pioneer Historical Society by early settlers, has a collection of artifacts reflecting the city's history--many focusing on the era before statehood was attained in 1912--as well as a fine collection of original documents in its library, including many interviews with early residents. AHS Logo(alchemists symbol for copper) The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of Arizona, the West, and Northern Mexico as it pertains to Arizona. ...

The Fremont House is an original adobe house in the Tucson Community Center that was saved while one of Tucson's earliest barrios was razed as urban renewal. Originally named the Fremont House after Gov. John C. Fremont, who rented it for his daughter, it is now known as the Sosa-Carrillo-Fremont House to more accurately reflect its Latin heritage John C. Frémont John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813-July 13, 1890), birth name John Charles Fremon [Harvey, p. ...

Fort Lowell Museum is located on the grounds of a military fort, established in 1873 during the "Indian Wars" period and abandoned in 1891.

The Tucson Museum of Art was established as part of an art school. It contains nearly 6,000 objects concentrating on the art of the Americas and its influences. The museum also operates several historic buildings in the neighborhood, including La Casa Cordova, the J. Knox Corbett House, the Edward Nye Fish House and the Stevens/Duffield House.

The University of Arizona Art Museum includes works by Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko as part of the Edward J. Gallagher Memorial Collection, a tribute to a young man who was killed in a boating accident. The museum also includes the Samuel H. Kress Collection of European works from the 14th to 19th centuries and the C. Leonard Pfeiffer Collection of American paintings. The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... Franz Klines Painting Number 2, 1954 Franz Kline (May 23, 1910 - May 13, 1962) was an American painter mainly associated with the Abstract Expressionist group which was centered, geographically, around New York, and temporally, in the 1940s and 1950s; but not limited to that setting. ... Controversy swirls over the alleged sale of No. ... Mark Rothkos painting 1957 # 20 (1957) Mark Rothko born Marcus Rothkowitz (September 25, 1903–February 25, 1970) was a Russian-born American painter and printmaker who is classified as an abstract expressionist, although he rejected not only the label but even being an abstract painter. ...

The UA campus also features the Center for Creative Photography, a leading museum with many works by major artists such as Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... The Center for Creative Photography (CCP), established in 1975 and located on the University of Arizona (Tucson) campus, is a research facility and archival repository containing the full archives of over 60 of the most famous American photographers including those of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Harry Callahan and Garry Winogrand... Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West. ... Edward Weston (March 24, 1886 - January 1, 1958) was an American photographer, and co-founder of Group f/64. ...

The Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish mission, located 10 miles (16 km) south of the city. It was founded by Father Kino in the 1660s as one mission in a chain of missions, many of which are located south of the border. The present building dates from the late 1700s. The mission, which still actively functions, is located in the Tohono O'odham nation reservation southwest of Tucson off of I-19. San Xavier del Bac San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish mission about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Tucson, Arizona on the Tohono Oodham San Xavier Indian Reservation, also known as the white dove of the desert or place where the water appears because the Santa... Bronze by Suzanne Silvercruys. ...

The Historic DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is an iconic Tucson landmark in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Built by the famous artist Ettore DeGrazia the property features an expansive adobe Museum of DeGrazia's work, an adobe chapel called the Mission in the Sun that featuring stunning murals, gardens, and the artist home and grave site.

Old Tucson Studios, built as a set for the movie Arizona, is a movie studio and theme park for classic Westerns. It was partly destroyed in 1995, allegedly by arson, but has since been rebuilt. Old Tucson Studios is a movie studio and theme park just outside of Tucson, Arizona. ... For the 1931 film of the same name with John Wayne, see Arizona (1931 film). ... A movie studio (aka film studio) is a controlled environment for the making of a motion picture. ... Theme Park is a simulation computer game designed by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1994, in which the player designs and operates an amusement park. ... Broncho Billy Anderson, from The Great Train Robbery The Western movie is one of the classic American film genres. ...

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a non-traditional zoo devoted to animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. It pioneered the use of naturalistic environments instead of simple cages for zoo animals. It is located west of the Tucson Mountains. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is one of the most visited attractions in Tucson, Arizona. ... For other uses, see Zoo (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Animal (disambiguation). ... u fuck in ua ... Map of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. ... The Tucson Mountains are a significant mountain range west of Tucson, Arizona. ...

The Pima Air & Space Museum, featuring over 250 modern and historical aircraft, is located to the southeast of the city near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The Pima Air & Space Museum is the worlds largest non-government funded aerospace museum. ... , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. ...

The Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) is a facility where the federal government stores out-of-service aircraft. Bus tours are conducted regularly from the Pima Air & Space Museum. Welcome sign at AMARC. Boeing 707s being used for salvage parts for the C-135 airframe at AMARC. The Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) is an aircraft storage and maintenance facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. ... The Pima Air & Space Museum is the worlds largest non-government funded aerospace museum. ...

Titan Missile Museum is located about 25 miles (40 km) south of the city on I-19. This is a Cold War era Titan nuclear missile silo (billed as the only remaining intact post-Cold War Titan missile silo) turned tourist stop. An ICBM loaded into the silo of the Titan Missile Museum The Titan Missile Museum is run by the Arizona Aerospace Foundation and is located in Green Valley in the U.S. state of Arizona ( ). It is located roughly 20 km south of Tucson and features a Titan II intercontinental... Interstate 19 (abbreviated I-19) is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. ... Titan was a family of U.S. expendable rockets used between 1959 and 2005. ... A missile silo is a underground vertical cylindrical container for the storage and launching of ICBMs. ...

Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum has an inventory of 150 vehicles, ranging from small buggies to wagons, surries, and coaches. Historic artifacts from pioneer days and a re-created Western Main Street represent what early Wild West Tucson looked like, and what it offered in terms of businesses and services.

The Museum of the Horse Soldier includes artifacts and ephemera detailing Western cavalry and dragoon military units. Trail Dust Towns sign on Tanque Verde Road, in Tucson, Arizona A view of th interior of Trail Dust Town The 1920s Allan Herschell carousel within the complex Slim-gauge railway with a picture of the Museum of the Horse Soldier in the far left background Trail Dust Town... Not to be confused with Golgotha, which was called Calvary. ... For other uses, see Dragoon (disambiguation). ...

Shops in Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon offer such items as jewelry and other gifts, pizza, and delicious fresh-fruit pies. The legacy of the Aspen Fire can be seen in charred trees, rebuilt homes, and melted beads incorporated into a sidewalk. The Aspen Fire burned from June 16, 2003 for about a month on Mount Lemmon, part of the Santa Catalina Mountains located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, and in the surrounding area. ...

Fourth Avenue, located near the University of Arizona, is home to many shops, restaurants, and bars, and hosts the annual 4^th Avenue Street Fair every December and March. University Boulevard, leading directly to the UA Main Gate, is also the center of numerous bars, retail shops, and restaurants most commonly frequented by the large student population of the UA. The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ...

El Tiradito is a religious shrine in the downtown area. The Shrine dates back to the early days of Tucson. It's based on a love story of revenge and murder. People stop by the Shrine to light a candle for someone in need, a place for people to go give hope. El Tiradito is a shrine and popular local spot in the Old Barrio area of downtown Tucson, Arizona. ...

Trail Dust Town is an outdoor shopping mall and restaurant complex that was built from the remains of a 1950 western movie set. Trail Dust Town contains a number of historical artifacts, including a restored 1920s merry-go-round and a museum dedicated to Western cavalry and dragoon military units. Trail Dust Towns sign on Tanque Verde Road, in Tucson, Arizona A view of th interior of Trail Dust Town The 1920s Allan Herschell carousel within the complex Slim-gauge railway with a picture of the Museum of the Horse Soldier in the far left background Trail Dust Town... This article is about the fairground ride. ... Not to be confused with Golgotha, which was called Calvary. ... For other uses, see Dragoon (disambiguation). ...

Performing arts

Theater groups include the Arizona Theatre Company, which performs in the Temple of Music and Art, a mirror image of the Pasadena Playhouse; the Invisible Theatre; Live Theatre Workshop; Beowulf Alley; and the Gaslight Theatre, which performs melodramas. Additionally, many bands perform at the numerous local clubs. The Arizona Theatre Company is a professional regional theatre company operating in both Tuscon and Phoenix, Arizona. ... The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic theatre located in Pasadena, California. ... A melodrama, in the broadest sense, is a serious drama that can be distinguished from tragedy by the fact that it is open to having a happy ending. ...

Automotive

Due to its location in the Sunbelt and subsequently little oxidation and the availability of older vehicles that require little restoration, Tucson, like Phoenix has a prolific tuning and hot-rod following. The Speedway Boulevard is often packed with tuners and hot-rodders on Saturday nights, showing off and discussing modifications.^{[citation needed]}

Music

Musical groups include the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1929, the Arizona Opera Company, founded as the Tucson Opera Company in 1971, the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, founded in 1939, Tucson Girls Chorus, Catalina Chamber Orchestra, Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra and Civic Orchestra of Tucson. The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, or TSO, is the primary professional orchestra of Tucson, Arizona. ...

Mariachi music is popular and influential in Tucson, and the city is home to a large number of Mariachi musicians and singers. Mariachi is celebrated annually at the Tucson International Mariachi Conference. This article is about the Mexican musical genre and ensemble. ...

Among other things, there is a vibrant underground ska, metal, hardcore, punk rock, and a growing hip-hop scene in Tucson. This article is about the genre. ... Heavy metal is a form of rock music characterized by aggressive, driving rhythms and highly amplified distorted guitars, generally with grandiose lyrics and virtuosic instrumentation. ... Hardcore Punk is a subgenre of Punk Rock that originated in North America in the late 1970s. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Breakdance, an early form of hip hop dance, often involves battles, showing off skills without any physical contact with the adversaries. ...

Tucson is also home to a small but committed independent music scene, nearly all of which is concentrated in the city's downtown area. The Bled, Golden Boots, The Deludes, The Supersuckers, Calexico, Cassette Culture, The American Black Lung, Blues and Giant Sand are among the many bands based in Tucson. Following rappers such as James Ciphurphace, BombAtomic, Black 1, and hip-hop group, Jivin Scientists. Local performers also receive some airplay (and occasionally play live) on the community radio station KXCI. The Tucson Area Music Awards, or TAMMIES, are an annual event.^[11] The Bled is a post-hardcore band from Tucson, Arizona. ... The Supersuckers are an American rock band. ... For the city, see Calexico, California. ... Cassette culture refers to the trading of home-made audio cassettes, usually of rock or alternative music. ... Blues music redirects here. ... Giant Sand, originally The Giant Sandworms, is an American rock band, based in Tucson, Arizona (although Los Angeles, California was its home for many years). ... Breakdance, an early form of hip hop dance, often involves battles, showing off skills without any physical contact with the adversaries. ... KXCI is a community radio radio station that serves Tucson, Arizona. ...

Sports

The University of Arizona Wildcats sports teams, most notably the men's basketball and women's softball teams, are often the subject of national attention as well as strong local interest. The athletic teams at the University of Arizona are known as the Arizona Wildcats. ...

Tucson is home to the Tucson Electric Park, the spring training location of the Arizona Diamondbacks (NL), and the Chicago White Sox (AL). The Colorado Rockies (NL) practice at nearby Hi Corbett Field. These teams, along with the nine that practice in nearby Phoenix, make up the Cactus League. TEP prior to a Spring Training game, March 2005 Tucson Electric Park (TEP) is home to the Tucson Sidewinders, the AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) a. ... National league can refer to: National Basketball League, in the United States and Canada, which merged with the rival Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association National Football League, the major American football league in the United States National Hockey League, the major ice hockey league in... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 42, 72 Name Chicago White Sox (1904–present) (Chicago) White Stockings (1901-1903 *From 1900 to 1903, the official name did not contain the city name of Chicago... The American League (or formally the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States of America and Canada. ... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rox, Blake Street Bombers. ... National league can refer to: National Basketball League, in the United States and Canada, which merged with the rival Basketball Association of America to form the National Basketball Association National Football League, the major American football league in the United States National Hockey League, the major ice hockey league in... Hi Corbett Field is a baseball field located in Tucson, Arizona. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... A Grapefruit League game at the LA Dodgers camp in Vero Beach, Florida Spring training in Major League Baseball is a series of exhibition games which precedes the regular season. ...

The Tucson Sidewinders, a triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, won the Pacific Coast League championship and unofficial AAA championship in 2006. The Sidewinders play in Tucson Electric Park and are in the Pacific Conference South of the PCL. The Sidewinders were sold in 2007 and will be moving to Reno, Nevada after the 2008 season. League Pacific Coast League Division Pacific Conference Year founded 1969 Major League affiliation Arizona Diamondbacks Home ballpark Tucson Electric Park Previous home ballparks Hi Corbett Field City Tucson, Arizona Current uniform colors black, bronze, teal Previous uniform colors red, gold Logo design The wordmark Sidewinders in bronze outlined in black... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-backs, The Snakes Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) a. ... The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. ... TEP prior to a Spring Training game, March 2005 Tucson Electric Park (TEP) is home to the Tucson Sidewinders, the AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Reno redirects here. ...

Tucson was given a gold rating for bicycle friendliness by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) in late April, 2007. Tucson hosts the largest perimeter cycling event in the United States. The ride called "El Tour De Tucson" happens in November on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and has as many as 10,000 participants from all over the world, annually.

Tucson Raceway Park hosts NASCAR-sanctioned auto racing events and is the only asphalt short track in Arizona. Tucson Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile paved oval race track located in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The track was built in 1968, originally as a clay oval. ... Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ...

Charlton Athletic recently opened a youth academy in Tucson in May 2005. Current season Charlton Athletic Football Club (also known as The Addicks) is a professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. ...

The first organized quarter horse races were run in Tucson in the 1930s at the Rillito Downs, where they are still run today. The American Quarter Horse is a breed of horse originally bred specifically to race the quarter mile. ...

Parks and recreation

Saguaro National Park is near Tucson.

The city is home to more than 120 parks, including Reid Park Zoo. There are five public golf courses located throughout the area. Several scenic parks and points of interest are also located nearby, including the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, and Biosphere 2 (just north of the city, in the town of Oracle). Entrance to the Visitors Center, Saguaro National Park, West. ... The Reid Park Zoo, founded in 1975, is a city-owned and operated non-profit zoo in Tucson, Arizona. ... The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a collection of 16 botanical gardens located at 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona, USA. Although the Garden property dates back to the 1920s, when it was the home of Bernice and Rutger Porter, the Tucson Botanical Gardens were founded in 1964 by horticulturist and... Entrance to the Visitors Center, Saguaro National Park, West. ... Sabino Canyon is a significant canyon located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, USA. Sabino Canyon is a popular recreation area for residents and visitors of Southern Arizona, providing a place to walk, hike or ride. ... Biosphere 2 Biosphere 2 is a 3. ... Oracle is a census-designated place located in Pinal County, Arizona. ...

Mt. Lemmon, 25 miles north (by road) and over 6,700 feet above Tucson, is located in the Coronado National Forest. Outdoor activities in the summer include hiking, birding, rock climbing, picnicking, camping, sky rides at Ski Valley, fishing and touring. In the winter, skiing and/or sledding is sometimes available at the southernmost ski resort in the continental U.S. Summerhaven, a community near the top of Mt. Lemmon, is also a popular destination. Mount Lemmon is in the Santa Catalina Mountains located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, AZ. It is 9,157 feet above sea-level. ... The Coronado National Forest includes an area of about 1. ... Summerhaven is a small village on Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. ...

Tucson is a popular winter haven for cyclists, and is one of only eight cities in the U.S. to receive a gold rating or higher for cycling friendliness from the League of American Bicyclists. Both road and mountain biking are popular in and around Tucson with popular trail areas including Starr Pass and Fantasy Island. Maps can be found online for both road and mountain bikers. Tucson is the home to the Tour de Tucson, a famous cycling event held annually in November.^[12][13] The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) is a non-profit membership organization which promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation through advocacy and education. ...

The University of Arizona Wildcat's swim teams, both men and women, recently won the NCAA national championships. The University of Arizona has an internationally recognized swim team, with swimmers coming from places like Japan and Africa to swim.

Media

There are two major daily newspapers in Tucson; the Arizona Daily Star (morning), and the Tucson Citizen (afternoon). The Citizen is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Arizona, established in 1870. There are also several free, weekly newspapers, including the Explorer and the Tucson Weekly (an alternative publication). The Downtown Tucsonan, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, "Lovin' Life News," and the DesertLeaf are monthly publications covering arts, architecture, decor, fashion, entertainment, business, history, and other events. The Arizona Daily Wildcat is the University of Arizona's student newspaper, and the Aztec News is the Pima Community College student newspaper. The Arizona Daily Star is a daily newspaper that serves Tucson, Arizona, and southern Arizona. ... The Tucson Citizen is a daily newspaper in Tucson, Arizona. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... 1870 (MDCCCLXX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Explorer is a weekly newspaper covering Northwest Tucson. ... The Tucson Weekly is an alternative newsweekly that was founded in 1984 and serves a metropolitan area of nearly 900,000 residents. ... The Arizona Daily Wildcat is a student newspaper serving the University of Arizona. ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... Front page view of student newspaper The Daily Toreador. ... Front page view of student newspaper The Daily Toreador. ...

The Tucson metro area is served by many local television stations and is the 70th largest designated market area (DMA) in the U.S. with 433,310 homes (0.39% of the total U.S.).^[14] The major television networks serving Tucson are: KVOA 4 (NBC), KGUN 9 (ABC), KOLD-TV 13 (CBS), KMSB-TV 11 (FOX), KTTU 18 (My Network TV), and KWBA 58 (The CW). KUAT-TV 6 is a PBS affiliate run by the University of Arizona (as is sister station KUAS 27). A media market, broadcast market, media region, designated market area, DMA or simply market is a region where the population can receive the same (or similar) television and radio station offerings, and may also include other types of media including newspapers and Internet content. ... A television network is a distribution network for television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many television stations. ... KVOA is a full-service television station serving Tucson, Arizona as the NBC affiliate. ... The National Broadcasting Company or NBC is an American television broadcasting company based in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... KGUN is the ABC-affiliated television station serving Tucson, Arizona. ... 2002 identity of the ABC Circle logo, designed by Paul Rand in 1962. ... KOLD-TV, channel 13, is the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. ... This article is about the broadcast network. ... KMSB-TV is the Fox-affiliated television station serving Tucson, Arizona. ... FOX redirects here. ... KTTU is the UPN-affiliated television station in Tucson, Arizona. ... My Network TV (sometimes written MyNetworkTV, and unofficially abbreviated MNT or MNTV) is an upcoming television network in the United States, owned by News Corporation, which is scheduled to launch on September 5, 2006. ... KWBA is the affiliate of The WB network in Tucson, Arizona. ... The CW Television Network, normally abbreviated to The CW, also known as The New CW in its first season of the network, is a television network in the United States launched during the 2006 television season. ... KUAT-TV channel 6 is a PBS member station serving the Tucson, Arizona area; It also operates a satellite, KUAS-TV channel 27 (also licensed in Tucson). ... Note: Public Broadcasting Services is a broadcaster in Malta. ...

See also: List of Radio Stations in Arizona (Tucson)

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Government

Tucson follows the "weak mayor" model of the council-manager form of local government. The 6-member city council holds exclusive legislative authority, and shares executive authority with the mayor, who is elected by the voters independently of the council. An appointed city manager, meanwhile, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city. The council-manager government is one of two main variations of representative municipal government in the United States. ...

Both the council members and the mayor serve 4-year terms, and none face term limits. Council members are nominated by their wards via a ward-level primary held in September. The top vote-earners from each party then compete at-large for their ward's seat on the November ballot. In other words, come election day, the whole city votes on all the council races up for that year. Council elections are severed: Wards 1, 2, and 4 (as well as the mayor) are up for election in the same year (most recently 2007), while Wards 3, 5, and 6 share another year (most recently 2005). More than one country has a day called Election Day. ...

Tucson is known for being a trailblazer in voluntary partial publicly-financed campaigns. Since 1985, both mayoral and council candidates have been eligible to receive matching public funds from the city. To become eligible, council candidates must receive 200 donations of $10 or more (300 for a mayoral candidate). Candidates must then agree to spending limits equal to 33¢ for every registered Tucson voter, or $79,222 in 2005 (the corresponding figures for mayor are 64¢ per registered voter, or $142,271 in 2003). In return, candidates receive matching funds from the city at a 1:1 ratio of public money to private donations. The only other limitation is that candidates may not exceed 75% of the limit by the date of the primary. Many cities, such as San Francisco and New York City, have copied this system, albeit with more complex spending and matching formulas. Political campaign Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      Campaign finance refers to the means by which money is raised for election campaigns. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...

Robert E. Walkup (R) was elected mayor on November 2, 1999, re-elected for a second term on November 4, 2003 and again for a third term on November 6, 2007.^[15] He was preceded by: George Miller (D), 1991-1999; Tom Volgy (D), 1987-1991; Lew(is) Murphy (R), 1971-1987; and Jim Corbett (D), ?-1971. is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Tucson is divided between the 7th and 8th congressional districts of Arizona. The city center is in the 7th District, represented by Raul Grijalva, a Democrat, since 2003, while the more affluent residential areas to the north and east are in the 8th District, represented by Gabrielle Giffords, also a Democrat, since 2007. Raúl M. Grijalva (born February 19, 1948) is an American politician from Arizona. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Gabrielle Giffords is a politician and businesswoman from Tucson, Arizona. ...

Education

Post-secondary education

• University of Arizona: established in 1885; the second largest university in the state in terms of enrollment with over 37,000 students.
• Pima Community College: located in the Tucson area with six campuses.
• University of Phoenix has four Tucson campuses.
• Prescott College has a Tucson branch campus.
• Northern Arizona University has a Tucson branch campus.

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Primary and secondary public education

Primarily, students of Tucson residents attend public schools in the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). TUSD encompasses the central Tucson valley, including the lower Catalina Foothills and segments of the Tanque Verde Valley. There are, additionally, a large number of publicly funded charter schools available, many of which have a specialized curriculum. Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is the largest school district of Tucson, Arizona in terms of enrollment. ... Catalina Foothills is a census-designated place located in Pima County, Arizona. ... Tanque Verde is a suburban census-designated place located northeast of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. ...

Other school districts in the Tucson metropolitan area include:

• Altar Valley School District: located southwest of the city, primarily serving Three Points.
• Amphitheater Public Schools: serves segments of the North Side, Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, and the communities of Oro Valley, eastern Tortolita and Catalina northwest of the city.
• Catalina Foothills Unified School District: serves the upper Catalina Foothills north of the city.
• Continental School District: serves the rural area south of Sahuarita.
• Flowing Wells Unified School District: serves segments of the North Side and the Northwest Side along I-10.
• Marana Unified School District: serves the town of Marana, Picture Rocks, Avra Valley and western Tortolita northwest of the city.
• Sahuarita Unified School District: located south of the city and serves Sahuarita and Arivaca.
• Sunnyside Unified School District: serves the far South Side and segments of the Southwest Side.
• Tanque Verde Unified School District: serves the far Northeast Side, including the community of Tanque Verde.
• Vail School District: serves the far Southeast Side, including the community of Vail.

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Transportation

• Tucson International Airport (IATA: TUS, ICAO: KTUS) is Tucson's public airport and is located six miles (10 km) south of Tucson's central business district. TIA is the second largest commercial airport in Arizona, providing nonstop flights to 27 destinations throughout the United States, and 1 destination in Mexico. Overall, Tucson International Airport serves 28 destinations.

• Interstates 10 and 19 are currently the only two freeways in the metropolitan area. Tucson does not have a large freeway system such as Phoenix's.

• Sun Tran is Tucson's public bus system. It was awarded Best Transit System in 1988 & 2005 and serves the major part of the metropolis of Tucson. The city remains largely dependent on automobiles for transportation.

• Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Tucson three times weekly in both directions, operating its Sunset Limited between Orlando, Florida and Los Angeles, California.

• Old Pueblo Trolley operates weekend heritage streetcar service between the Fourth Avenue Business District and the University of Arizona. There are plans to extend it downtown, but no funds are currently allocated

• Cyclists are common in Tucson due to compatible climate, extensive commuter bike routes, off-road mountain biking trails, and bike facilities throughout the city. The Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee (TPCBAC) was established to serve in an advisory capacity to local governments on issues relating to bicycle recreation, transportation, and safety. Tucson was given a gold rating for bicycle friendliness by the League of American Bicyclists^[16] in late April, 2006.

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In popular culture

• Tucson is mentioned in the popular ABC show Ugly Betty, quite frequently as the character Henry Grubstick is from Tucson.
• Many major motion pictures have been filmed in the Tucson area. Many, particularly classic western films, were shot at Old Tucson Studios, including Tombstone (1993).^[17][18] Andy Warhol's controversial film Lonesome Cowboys (1968) was also filmed in the area.^[19]
• The TV show The High Chaparral (1967) was filmed in Tucson.^[18] The song "Throw the Jew Down the Well" from Da Ali G Show was filmed at the Country West bar on Ruthrauff Road.^[20]
• A visit to Tucson is part of Jack Kerouac's On the Road (1957), where the protagonists meet up with a friend on Fort Lowell Road in the Fort Lowell Historic District (an east-west arterial in north-central Tucson).^[21]
• Two United States Navy ships have also been named USS Tucson in honor of the city.^[22]
• The 1987 teen romantic comedy Can't Buy Me Love (film) was filmed and set in Tucson. One of the scenes featured the "boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.^{[citation needed]}

• Many of the scenes from the comedy Major League were filmed at the Hi Corbett field in Tucson which is home to the Colorado Rockies for Spring Training.^{[citation needed]}

• The sitcom Hey Dude, which aired on Nickelodeon, was filmed on location at the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch.^{[citation needed]}

• Exterior scenes from Revenge of the Nerds were filmed in Tucson and on the University of Arizona campus. Many of the buildings are easily recognizable, as well as footage of the old Speedway exit of I-10.^{[citation needed]}

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Local place names

• Speedway Boulevard was the northern city limit of Tucson in the late 1800s. It was so named because of horse and buggy "drag races" that would take place Saturdays along its straight length of a half mile.^{[citation needed]} Street numbering starts one block south of Speedway and increases southward at intervals of one-eighth, one-tenth, or one-twelfth of a mile, depending on the historic density of the areas. The highest street number is 48^th Street. Avenue numbers begin one block west of Euclid Avenue (the edge of the old university quarter) and increase westward, ending before the Santa Cruz River. The highest avenue number is 17^th Avenue. House and building numbering is based from a zero point at the junction of Stone Avenue and Congress Street and is incremented by 100 every one-eighth, one-tenth, or one-twelfth of a mile, again depending on the historic density of the areas.
• Drexel Road, located on the south side of the city, is named after Francis Anthony Drexel, the father of Saint Katharine Drexel. Drexel owned property along the road in the 1800s. Another Drexel-related site is the Benedictine Sisters Monastery,^[23] built on the east side of town (now the middle of town) in 1940 with funds donated by St. Katharine.
• Ina Road, a major east-west thoroughfare north of town, is named for UA physical education professor Ina Gittings. Although the street is pronounced "Eye-nah" she pronounced her name "Eee-nah."
• Rita Road, located on Tucson's southeast side, is popularly believed to have been named by Howard Hughes in honor of his then girlfriend Rita Hayworth. Hughes Aircraft was located there in the 1950s. It is also widely believed to be named for the Santa Rita Mountains located southeast of Tucson. However, Rita Road was named for its connection to the small community of Rita, which was the El Paso and Southwestern (EP&SW) railroad stop serving the Santa Rita ranch. Rita was located just SE of Rankin, AZ which was located less than quarter-mile northeast of the present-day intersection of Kolb and Valencia. Rita was nearly due west from Esmond, AZ. Few traces of Rita survive, but Rankin and Esmond are easily located. Trivia: heading east from Tucson the railroad stops on the EP&SW were Aldona, Santa Cruz, Rita, and Vail. On the Southern Pacific heading the same way you'd pass Polvo, Wilmot, Rankin, Esmond, and Vail. The community of Rita was shown on local maps until at least 1922.
• Until the late 1960s, city bus route number 1 was called the Binghampton route. This route went from downtown, past the university, and to the community of Binghampton around the Ft. Lowell Road and Dodge Road intersection. Binghampton was a farming community that was absorbed into the city in the 1940s.
• Grant Road was originally two different roads, Grant Road and North Street. Because of map platting irregularies, the road starts eastward from Stone Avenue to First Avenue then veers south a block to the North Street alignment at Park Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue, kicks north a block to the Grant Road alignment and continues eastward. The Grant Road alignment is exactly one mile north of the Speedway alignment, but the North Street alignment was preferred in the Park Avenue to Campbell section because the section line was laid out differently for the subdivision directly south and following the Grant Road alignment would have necessitated demolishing many homes.

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Sister cities

Tucson has eleven sister cities:^[24] Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ...

– Almaty (Kazakhstan) – Ciudad Obregon (Sonora, Mexico) – County Roscommon (Ireland) – Guadalajara (Jalisco, Mexico) – Liupanshui (China) – Nouakchott (Mauritania) – Pécs (Hungary) – Segovia (Spain) – Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) – Taichung City (Taiwan) – Trikala (Greece) See also List of people from Tucson Tucson Garbage Project Tucson, Arizona Community Organizations Davis-Monthan Air Force Base References ^ a b Tucson, AZ: Population Finder. United States Census Bureau (March 2, 2007). Retrieved on July 31, 2007. ^ Tucson – Populated Place. Geographic Names Information System. USGS. Retrieved on 2008-05-11. ^ University of Arizona water sustainability report ^ Tucson Buildings, Real Estate, Architecture, Skyscrapers and Construction Database ^ Arizona Heritage Traveler - Public Buildings - Pima County Courthouse ^ NWS Tucson Office Monsoon tracker ^ Two underpasses leading towards downtown Tucson from the north, at Sixth Avenue and Stone Avenue, have such "feet of water" scales. ^ Gibson, Campbell. "Population of the 100 Largest Cities and Other Urban Places in the United States: 1790 to 1990." United States Census Bureau. June, 1998. Retrieved on October 7, 2006. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. ^ The Tucson Rodeo Parade. Retrieved on [[2008-05-20]]. ^ "Critics' Choice Awards: Best Band or Artist: Calexico", Tucson Weekly, June 29, 2006.  ^ Tucson Bicycle & Pedestrian Program. City of Tucson Department of Transportation (2006). ^ Tucson Mountain Biking Trails. Tucson Mountain Biking Trails Wiki. ^ Holmes, Gary. "Nielsen Reports 1.1% increase in U.S. Television Households for the 2006-2007 Season." Nielsen Media Research. August 23, 2006. Retrieved on March 13, 2007. ^ Mayor Profile ^ League Names New Bicycle Friendly Communities (2006-04-24). Retrieved on 2007-07-17. ^ Filmography. Tucson Film Office, Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau (2007). Retrieved on 2007-05-05. ^ a b History. Film Office. Old Tucson Studios (2004). Retrieved on 2007-05-05. ^ Comenas, Gary (2007). Lonesome Cowboys. Warholstars. Warholstars.org. Retrieved on 2007-06-26. ^ "In My Country West There Is Problem", Tucson Weekly, August 26, 2004.  ^ "What's Doing in Tucson", The New York Times, February 14, 1982.  ^ USS Tucson (SSN 770). Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. COMSUBPAC Public Affairs, United States Navy (2007). Retrieved on 2007-05-05. ^ Upkeep, aging challenge dwindling order | www.azstarnet.com ® ^ "Arizona Sister Cities." Sister Cities International, Inc. Retrieved on February 23, 2007. Further reading Evelyn S. Cooper: Tucson in Focus: The Buehman Studio ; Arizona Historical Society; ISBN 0-910037-35-3 (hardcover, 1995). A sample of the Buehman Collection, which includes 250,000 glass plate and nitrate negatives from the 1870s to the 1950s. Roy P. Drachman: From Cowtown to Desert Metropolis: Ninety Years of Arizona Memories; Whitewing Press; ISBN 1-888965-02-9 (hardcover, 1999); ISBN 1-888965-03-7 (paperback, 1999). Bernard L. Fontana: Biography of a Desert Church: The Story of Mission San Xavier del Bac; Tucson Corral of the Westerners; ASIN B0006RHO88 (paperback, 1996) George Hand: The Civil War in Apacheland ; (Part 1 of George Hand's diary) High Lonesome Books; ISBN 0-944383-36-X (paperback, 1996). George Hand: Whiskey, Six-Guns and Red-Light Ladies; (Part 2 of George Hand's diary) High Lonesome Books; ISBN 0-944383-30-0 (paperback, 1995). John Bret Harte: Tucson: Portrait of a Desert Pueblo ; American Historical Press; ISBN 1-892724-25-1 (hardcover, reissued 2001). Bonnie Henry: Another Tucson; Arizona Daily Star; ISBN 0-9607758-2-X (hardcover, 1992). William D. Kalt III: Tucson Was a Railroad Town ;VTD Rail Publishing; ISBN 978-09719915-4-5 (paperback, 2007). Allan J. McIntyre: The Tohono O'odham and Pimeria Alta; Arcadia Publishing; ISBN 978-0738556-33-8 (paperback, 2008). Rosalio Moisés: The Tall Candle: The Personal Chronicle of a Yaqui Indian ; University of Nebraska Press; ISBN 0-8032-0747-6 (paperback, 2001). Muriel Thayer Painter: A Yaqui Easter; University of Arizona Press; (paperback, 1971) Read online. Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt: Borderman: The Memoirs of Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt; University of New Mexico Press. (hardback, 1993) Read online. Don Schellie: Vast Domain of Blood: The Story of the Camp Grant Massacre; Westernlore Press; ASIN B0006BW3N0 (paperback, 1968). Jack Sheaffer and Steve Emerine: Jack Sheaffer's Tucson, 1945-1965 Arizona Daily Star; ISBN 0-9607758-1-1 (hardback, 1985). Thomas E. Sheridan: Del Rancho al Barrio: The Mexican legacy of Tucson; Arizona Historical Society (paperback, 1983) Thomas E. Sheridan: Los Tucsonenses: The Mexican Community in Tucson, 1854-1941; University of Arizona Press; ISBN 0-8165-1298-1 (paperback, reissued 1992) C. L. Sonnichsen: Tucson: The Life and Times of an American City; The classic book on Tucson's history; University of Oklahoma Press; ISBN 0-8061-2042-8 (paperback, reissued 1987) Arizona Daily Star: Star 200 Trend Tracker Bancroft: History of New Mexico and Arizona, San Francisco, 1880 External links Find more about Tucson, Arizona on Wikipedia's sister projects: Dictionary definitions Textbooks Quotations Source texts Images and media News stories Learning resources Official government website Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau Metropolitan Tucson Chamber of Commerce NOAA Tucson Forecast NOAA Mt. Lemmon Forecast Current Weather Conditions on Mt. Lemmon Tucson Wikicity Tucson Complete Arizona Portal v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Pima County, Arizona County seat: Tucson Cities South Tucson | Tucson Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... 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Northeast Arizona, sometimes referred to by local people as The Rez, is a region of the U.S. state of Arizona commonly including Apache County and Navajo County. ... Northern Arizona is dominated by the Colorado Plateau, the southern border of which in Arizona is called the Mogollon Rim. ... Oak Creek Canyon is a 1000-2000 foot deep gorge in northern Arizona located between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. ... The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area that includes the City of Phoenix, much of the rest of Maricopa County, a large section of Pinal County, and small parts of southern Yavapai County. ... SP Crater in the field is a cinder cone with a basalt lava flow that extends for 4 miles (6 km) The San Francisco volcanic field is an area of volcanoes in northern Arizona, USA. The field covers 1800 square miles (4700 km2) the southern boundary of the Colorado Plateau. ... Map of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. ... Southern Arizona is a region of the United States. ... Verde Valley is a valley in central Arizona in the United States of America. ... The White Mountains of Arizona are a small mountain range in the eastern part of the state, near the border with New Mexico. ... Counties Apache | Cochise | Coconino | Gila | Graham | Greenlee | La Paz | Maricopa | Mohave | Navajo | Pima | Pinal | Santa Cruz | Yavapai | Yuma List of the 15 counties in the U.S. state of Arizona: Arizona county map Apache County formed in 1879 from part of Yavapai County. ... Apache County includes the Arizona section of the Four Corners Monument. ... Cochise County is located in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Coconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Location in the state of Arizona Formed 1881 Seat Globe Area  - Total  - Water 12,421 km² (4,796 mi²) 73 km² (28 mi²) 0. ... Graham County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Greenlee County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... La Paz County is located in the western part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Maricopa County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Navajo County is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Pima County is located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Pinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Santa Cruz County is located in the south of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Yavapai County is located in the center of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Yuma County is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. ... Cities Chandler | Flagstaff | Gilbert | Glendale | Lake Havasu City | Mesa | Peoria | Phoenix | Prescott | Scottsdale | Sierra Vista | Tempe | Tucson | Yuma A list of cities in Arizona (by population*) is below. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Boyd W. Dunn (R) Area  - City  58. ... Nickname: Location in Coconino County the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Coconino County Government  - Mayor Joseph C. Donaldson Area  - City  98. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Government  - Mayor Steven M. Berman Area  - Total 43. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government  - Mayor Elaine Scruggs (R) Area  - City  55. ... Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 41,938. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Government  - Mayor Keno Hawker (R) Area  - City  125. ... Peoria is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... Prescott (pronounced by some locals as press-kit instead of press-cot) is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 40,360. ... For other uses, see Scottsdale . ... Location in Cochise County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Cochise Incorporated 1956 Government  - Mayor Bob Strain Area  - Total 153. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... Yuma is the county seat[1] of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. ... v • d • e 50 largest cities of the United States by population New York City · Los Angeles · Chicago · Houston · Phoenix · Philadelphia · San Antonio · San Diego · Dallas · San Jose · Detroit · Jacksonville · Indianapolis · San Francisco · Columbus · Austin · Memphis · Fort Worth · Baltimore · Charlotte · El Paso · Milwaukee · Boston · Seattle · Washington · Denver · Louisville · Las Vegas · Nashville · Oklahoma City · Portland · Tucson · Albuquerque · Atlanta · Long Beach · Fresno · Sacramento · Mesa · Kansas City · Cleveland · Virginia Beach · San Juan · Omaha · Oakland · Miami · Tulsa · Honolulu · Minneapolis · Colorado Springs · Arlington · Wichita Ten most populous cities in the United States Los Angeles San Jose San Diego Phoenix Chicago New York City Houston San Antonio Dallas Philadelphia The following is a list of the most populous incorporated places in the United States. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... Houston redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... San Antonio redirects here. ... San Diego redirects here. ... For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see San José. Nickname: Location of San Jose within Santa Clara County, California Location of San Jose with the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Santa Clara Pueblo founded November 29, 1777 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government  - Type charter city, mayor-council  - Mayor Chuck Reed  - Vice... Detroit redirects here. ... Jacksonville redirects here. ... Indianapolis redirects here. ... San Francisco redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: , Country State Counties Franklin, Fairfield, Delaware Government  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area  - City 212. ... Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County. ... For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Motto: Where the West Begins Location of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas Coordinates: , Country State Counties Tarrant, Denton Government  - Mayor Michael J. Moncrief Area  - City 298. ... Baltimore redirects here. ... Charlotte redirects here. ... El Paso redirects here. ... For other places with the same name, see Milwaukee (disambiguation). ... Boston redirects here. ... Seattle redirects here. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Location of Denver in the State of Colorado Location of Colorado in the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State State of Colorado City and County Denver[1] Founded 1858-11-22, as Denver City, K.T.[2] Incorporated 1861-11-07, as Denver City, C.T.[3] Consolidated... Louisville redirects here. ... For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Nashville redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma. ... Nickname: Location of Portland in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: , Country State Counties Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas Incorporated February 8, 1851 Government  - Type Commission  - Mayor Tom Potter[1]  - Commissioners Sam Adams Randy Leonard Dan Saltzman Erik Sten  - Auditor Gary Blackmer Area  - City 376. ... Albuquerque redirects here. ... Atlanta redirects here. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... Fresno redirects here. ... Sacramento redirects here. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Government  - Mayor Keno Hawker (R) Area  - City  125. ... Nickname: Location in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties in the state of Missouri. ... Cleveland redirects here. ... Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ... For other uses, see San Juan. ... Omaha redirects here. ... Oakland redirects here. ... Miami redirects here. ... Tulsa redirects here. ... For the city and county of Honolulu, see City & County of Honolulu. ... Minneapolis redirects here. ... Colorado Springs is most populous Home Rule Municipality in the State of Colorado. ... Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. ... For other uses, see Wichita (disambiguation). ...