https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/arizona Arizona! en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:40:32 +0000 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:33:09 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/arizona https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/21/health/drug-testing-wastwater-sewage.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/21/health/drug-testing-wastwater-sewage.html The White House recently endorsed monitoring sewage for evidence of drug use. Critics fear such efforts could violate privacy and stigmatize neighborhoods. 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Ishani Desai Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:46:27 +0000 Hikes and Hiking Heat and Heat Waves Heatstroke Deaths (Fatalities) National Parks, Monuments and Seashores Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon (Ariz) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/us/politics/arizona-democrats-tough-past-fuels-pitch-for-a-key-house-seat.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/us/politics/arizona-democrats-tough-past-fuels-pitch-for-a-key-house-seat.html JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters. Annie Karni Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:01:57 +0000 Arizona Content Type: Personal Profile Mendoza, JoAnna Democratic Party Ciscomani, Juan Elections, House of Representatives United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/climate/colorado-river-drought-states.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/climate/colorado-river-drought-states.html A prolonged drought means the nation’s largest reservoirs are dwindling, and litigation over access to water could lie ahead. Scott Dance Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:34:15 +0000 Water Federal-State Relations (US) Drought Rivers United States Politics and Government States (US) Reservoirs Conservation of Resources Agriculture and Farming Global Warming Bureau of Reclamation Interior Department Biden, Joseph R Jr Trump, Donald J Arizona California Colorado Colorado River Lake Mead Lake Powell (Utah-Ariz) Mexico Nevada New Mexico Utah Wyoming Western States (US) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/arizona-bee-attack-swarm-season.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/arizona-bee-attack-swarm-season.html Experts discuss the threat and how to escape aggressive bees. Hint: Don’t jump in water. Christine Hauser Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:01:41 +0000 Bees Animal Attacks Arizona California New Mexico Texas Phoenix (Ariz) Tucson (Ariz) United States Content Type: Service https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/california-elections-trump-slow-why.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/us/california-elections-trump-slow-why.html Other states with vote-by-mail manage to count much more quickly. Maia Spoto Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:07:41 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Voter Fraud (Election Fraud) Conspiracy Theories Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements Elections, Governors Bass, Karen Ruth Newsom, Gavin Pratt, Spencer Raman, Nithya Steyer, Thomas F California Maricopa County (Ariz) Weber, Shirley (1948- ) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/us/california-slow-vote-count.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/us/california-slow-vote-count.html Experts say speeding up the count in California would take more resources, but also scaling back rules that expand voting access. Laurel Rosenhall, Jill Cowan and Livia Albeck-Ripka Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:12:56 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Absentee Voting Newsom, Gavin Trump, Donald J Weber, Shirley (1948- ) California Los Angeles (Calif) Maricopa County (Ariz) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/climate/arizona-nevada-san-diego-water.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/climate/arizona-nevada-san-diego-water.html A decade-old treatment plant in San Diego County, Calif., could leave more water in the Colorado River for states facing severe shortages. Scott Dance Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:34:50 +0000 Water Desalination Nevada Arizona Colorado River San Diego County (Calif) Oceans and Seas Shortages Drought Conservation of Resources https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/middleeast/iran-mens-soccer-team-world-cup.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/30/world/middleeast/iran-mens-soccer-team-world-cup.html The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans. Tariq Panja Sat, 30 May 2026 20:12:03 +0000 World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Soccer US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Visas United States International Relations International Relations International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) State Department Iran Mexico United States Antalya (Turkey) Tucson (Ariz) Tijuana (Mexico) internal-open-access-from-nl https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010903992/ai-data-center-ice-detention-center-arizona.html https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000010903992/ai-data-center-ice-detention-center-arizona.html Two national controversies — A.I. data centers and ICE detention centers — are converging in one swing congressional district. Our Southwest reporter Reis Thebault visits the town of Marana, Ariz., where some people are angry about both potential projects. Reis Thebault, Christina Shaman, Anna Clare Spelman and June Kim Wed, 27 May 2026 14:39:05 +0000 Immigration Detention Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Arizona