Spacefest V returns to Earth (and Tucson) in May

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 12:40pm

Spacefest V returns to Earth (and Tucson) in May

Everything ‘spacy’ will be returning to the Tucson area May 24 – 27, so all space enthusiasts be aware.

Spacefest V will return to the JW Starr Pass Resort (3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd), and will feature moonwalkers, astronauts, astronomers and planetary scientists during the four day event.

“Spacefest is a gathering of amateur and professional enthusiasts of

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Wildfire burning 10 miles west of Nogales

Submitted by Erin Jordan, First Alert Meteorologist

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 11:59am

TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now)- A wildfire broke out in Santa Cruz county on Sunday.

The Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC) tweeted about the fire on Monday morning.

The Juniper Fire is approximately 161 acres.

According to the SWCC, the fire is located 10 miles west of Nogales, AZ.

SWCC says in a tweet, "Forward progress stopped on all sides as of this morning."

The below picture of the fire was taken by AZ Skies Photography and posted to the Tucson News Now Facebook page on Sunday night.

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35th Annual 'Blessing of the Vines' at Sonoita Vineyards this weekend

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 1:02pm

35th Annual 'Blessing of the Vines' at Sonoita Vineyards this weekend

For the wine enthusiasts out there this is the place for you. Head on down to the 35th Annual Blessing of the Vines at Sonoita Vineyards.

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Forest Service seeking applicants for Advisory Council

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 10:38am

Forest Service seeking applicants for Advisory Council

The Forest Service is seeking candidates to serve on the Arizona National Scenic Trail Advisory Council.

The Council was established with the National Trails System Act, for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture, through the

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First annual Bonanza Days sidewalk sale in Tubac

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 26th, 2013, 7:27am

First annual Bonanza Days sidewalk sale in Tubac

The Tubac Chamber of Commerce presents: “Bonanza Days”, a sidewalk sale.

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Cocaine bags bagged in Nogales

Submitted by KOLD Web Staff

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 6:07pm

Source: U.S. Customs & Border Protection

NOGALES, AZ (Tucson News Now) - A Mexican man is in custody following a failed attempt to smuggle 13 pounds of cocaine through the port of entry.

Customs officers say they inspected 33-year-old Jose Luis Gonzalez Murillo's Volkswagen when he attempted to enter the United States through the Mariposa Port. Officers found five packages of cocaine in a pair of overnight bags.

The drugs, worth an estimated $118,000, and vehicle were processed for seizure. Murillo was referred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations.

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