The opening up of #Chaco Canyon to drilling by the #Trump admin is utterly horrifying to me.
The sacred kivas and town sites…so many UNESCO heritage areas.
Awful villainous decision.
azcentral.com/story/news/local…
The Bureau of Land Management wants to repeal a buffer around Chaco Canyon that barred oil and gas drilling.Arlyssa D. Becenti (The Arizona Republic)
There's some nuance missing here. There are two main reasons these folks work for the government.
Latine folks who work for #CBP, #ICE, etc. consider themselves #Americans, and their attitude tends to be similar to #suburban #white / #anglo #Texans; they are #legal. They are nth-generation Americans because where their ancestors lived became part of the #US — especially in #Texas #Florida, #California, #Arizona, and #NewMexico.
The other reason is that people from many South- and Central-American countries fall under the Latine/Latinx/Latino/Hispanic umbrella. Folks with Mexican heritage can totally want to deport gamg members from other Spanish-speaking countries.
It's a self-image thing. You and I and the US Census may consider them to be Latine, but they see themselves as Americans.
I'm not excusing anyone. #ACAB
This is part of the 1% agenda of creating division.
“The plane the #France national team took after their match against Paraguay has flown 44 deportation-related flights this year alone, and about 950 flights since 2022.
The aircraft carrying the French athletes on 4 July was used to transfer detained immigrants from an #Arizona detention center to Louisiana as recently as 1 July, according to data provided to the Guardian by #ICE Flight Monitor.”
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j…
The plane that French team used after match with Paraguay flew 44 deportation-related flights this year alonePablo Iglesias Maurer (the Guardian)
That’s it! Share this thread if you like, or the link to the full post at evoterra.me/az-2026-primary-vo…
That post has some nifty info about a new AZ program to get early votes counted faster, too!
Vote your assess off!
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
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Explore Evo's detailed AZ Primary 2026 Voting Guide with progressive candidate insights and early ballot tips. Get informed and vote on July 21st!evoterra.me
Federal - U.S. Rep Dist. 3
☑️ Ansari, Yassamin
Yassamin is the kind of fighter we need, simply because she cares about people. All of them. Send her back to D.C. to fight for you, too.
State - Governor
☑️ Hobbs, Katie
Katie doesn't tick every box for me, but fuck purity tests. She's stopped the MAGA domination of the state legislature quite effectively. Let's keep her.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
4/x
State Senator Dist. 5
☑️ Marsh, Christine
Honestly, I know very little about her. But a quick check of the bills she's sponsored clearly shows here in favor of progressive polices. She's also running unopposed, but still, please vote for her.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
5/x
State Representative Dist. 5 (pick 2)
☑️ Liguori, Sarah
Sarah and I met in early 2025 at a rally at the state capitol. She's a big supporter of what we're doing at the #RhRRs around the Phoenix metro.
☑️ Márquez, Aaron
I met Aaron briefly when he stopped by the RhRR on the Melrose curve, likely encouraged to visit by Sarah. He's focused on protecting democracy and opposes MAGA-led initiatives to disenchansise/discourage voting.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
6/x
Justice of the Peace, Encanto
☑️ Begay, Deborah Ann
Deborah is prioritizes people over business interests, cops, and prosecutors. She's for reducing stupid fines, stopping warrantless-warrants, and protecting our more vulnerable
community members.
Constable, Encanto
☑️ Ligocki-Russel, Maria
What's with candidates not having campaign websites? I couldn't find our much about Maria, but she's running unopposed, so... why not?
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
12/13
Secretary of State
☑️ Fontes, Adrian
I don't know how Adrian handles the relentless onslaught of MAGA attacking him from all sides, but he does it and needs your vote.
Attorney General
☑️ Mays, Kris
It's unlikely I'll ever love anyone running for the AG spot (ACAB), but I'd rather have Kris in office than whatever authoritarian MAGA puts forth in November. So vote for her now.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
7/x
State Treasurer
☑️ Mansour, Nick
I don't know Nick, but his campaign priorities are progressive enough for me. Invest in education, stop the rich from getting richer at taxpayer expenses... those sorts of things.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
☑️ Newby, Brett Matthew
Of the two candidates, Brett is by far the most progressive. And my entire goal with this primary is to strike fear into the hearts of centrist Dems.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
8/x
I'm not interested in ideological litmus tests. I'm not looking for perfection. I just want to get the electorate excited about voting for candidates who are also sick of the status quo.
Sound fun? Do you also live in Federal District 3, State District 5, and are in the Encanto local district? This is for you.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
3/x
State Mine Inspector
☑️ Matlock, Brian
Yeah, I'd like mining shut down as much as you, but that's not what this job is about. Brian's priorities are where they need to be, and he's not a MAGA lapdog like Presmyk promises to be.
Corporation Commission
☑️ Hill, Jonathon
An actual scientist in this position is enough to make me salivate. I like his positions on increasing renewables and protecting our dwindling water supply.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
9/x
Corporation Commission , cont:
☑️ Pratte, Clara
Clara already is investing in clean energy with her own company, Navajo Power. Her efforts to lower energy consumer costs seem focused on cleaner and cheaper sources, not just slashing rates on out-dated generation methods.
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
10/x
County
Clerk of the Superior Court
☑️ Matta, Sebastion "Seb" Maximiliano
We need more young people in public office. At 18, he fits that bill. And he wants to make the Superior Court ”respect the integrity and sanctity of the judicial system."
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
11/x
My approach to primaries is two-fold:
1. Put as many progressive candidates on the ballot for the General Election in November as possible
2. Scare the living shit out of centrist Democratic candidates so they adopt progressive policies that will resonate with disenfranchised people who don't see the need to voting for feckless Democrats
#PrimaryElection #vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
2/x
Arizonans are among the worst when it comes voting in primary elections, so I made a voting guide for the #PrimaryElection coming up on July 21st to help fix that!
evoterra.me/az-2026-primary-vo…
Read the whole thing at that link ☝️. Here's the summary:
#vote #arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix
1/x
Explore Evo's detailed AZ Primary 2026 Voting Guide with progressive candidate insights and early ballot tips. Get informed and vote on July 21st!evoterra.me
“A deal to bring #Colorado River water to Native American communities in #Arizona, where a third of homes lack running water, is being blocked by neighbour states.
The largest tribal water rights settlement in US history — the product of decades of negotiations to secure water for the #Navajo, #Hopi & San Juan Southern #Paiute — was on the verge of being realized before Colorado, New Mexico, #Utah & #Wyoming stepped in to oppose it being codified by Congress.”
propublica.org/article/colorad…
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are resisting the deal because it would allow the Navajo and Hopi to lease water to cities downstream, likely the growing towns around Phoenix.Mark Olalde (ProPublica)
NEW: Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office
A court inquiry alleges that top leaders at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office undermined efforts to comply with mandated reforms brought on by a long-running racial profiling lawsuit and settlement.
propublica.org/article/maricop…
#News #Arizona #MaricopaCounty #Phoenix #Police #Law #Racism #AZ
Oooh, wow, the LAST release about measles in Maricopa County was a doozy. It's like a TOUR DE MEASLES
Locations:
Arizona Athletic Grounds
Pecan Lake Entertainment
Club Dance Recital
Hobby Lobby
Walgreens
In-N-Out Burger
Star Dance Competition
Chick-fil-A
Chili's Grill & Bar
Boba CuCue Bubble Tea House
Target
V's Barbershop
Fry's Food Store
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
maricopa.gov/m/newsflash/Home/…
#measles #arizona #publichealth
Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed one new measles case in a Maricopa County resident. The total number of confirmed measles cases in Maricopa County for 2026 is now 15.www.maricopa.gov
Sue Jacquot was taking part in fundraiser when police swarmed her home after someone falsely reported a crimeEdward Helmore (the Guardian)
#CNN on instagram has video of an example of the #graduation #AI #fail at #Glendale CC in #Arizona
no, that is not Derek Martinez
🤦♂️
and isn't it lovely to do all that hard work in college and then in the moment of your success and triumph you're churned through with a robot's voice instead of a fucking human being?
😠
#Graduation #AI #fail seems to be a recurring theme lately
Here's the latest 🍿 for you:
#Glendale community #college in #Arizona used AI to read names
Predictably, it missed people, it had the names out of order, etc
Because, of course, a human reading the names of #graduates and giving them simple decent recognition for their dedication and work is too hard?
This is video of college #faculty trying to explain the debacle. The crowd reaction is not supportive
And oh yeah: Fuck AI
Pew research shows Americans are more worried than excited about AI as graduates voiced fears over jobsEdward Helmore (the Guardian)
Proposal comes after seven states drawing water from drought-stricken river failed to come to an agreementUwa Ede-Osifo (the Guardian)
The former TV anchor’s tenure leading US global media agency ends after court ruled appointment unlawfulAnna Betts (the Guardian)
Temperatures soar in California and Arizona, while deluge continues across Western and Northern CapeGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Rachel Entrekin has made history by beating a field of elite men and women to win the Cocodona 250 ultramarathonTom Lutz (the Guardian)
The Guardian: A new kind of van life: $180 to camp for seven months – and a real taste of freedom
"...A new kind of van life: $180 to camp for seven months – and a real taste of freedom
As the US sees rapidly rising housing costs, nomads flock to the public lands around Quartzsite, Arizona, where a person can legally live for more than half a year..."
Proposal includes cutbacks for three years as negotiations over future of shrinking reservoirs have been unsuccessfulRoque Planas (the Guardian)
Database could be used to regulate opponents, from ‘shutting off bank accounts’ to healthcare, official warnsEd Pilkington (the Guardian)
‘We have the power to stop them’: Dozens protest as construction of Project Blue data center begins
calonews.com/arizona/we-have-t…
Large construction vehicles have started razing the desert to make way for the #DataCenter, despite wide opposition from Southern #Arizona residents.
Large construction vehicles have started razing the desert to make way for the data center, despite wide opposition from Southern Arizona residents.CaloNews.com
The Guardian: US veteran lost in Arizona’s wilderness for four days rescued by his own son
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/a…
#SearchAndRescue #Arizona #Wilderness
Mark Young battled dehydration and killed a rattlesnake while his children and others looked for him for daysRamon Antonio Vargas (the Guardian)
Mark Young battled dehydration and killed a rattlesnake while his children and others looked for him for daysRamon Antonio Vargas (the Guardian)
Robert Butler leaped into action to save child who was running into busy intersection in downtown PhoenixRamon Antonio Vargas (the Guardian)
Ruling in favor of Justin Heap could have implications in one of country’s most prominent battleground statesGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Yikes, "vehicle fire" and there is already a traffic backup forming. (edit: just took down power lines) This is where that CB radio on CH 19 would be helpful again.
#AZwx #Arizona #Seligman #Kingman
Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Arizona. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions.www.az511.com
Man had to be airlifted out of mountain in north Phoenix by rescue teams and was transported to hospitalLucy Campbell (the Guardian)
‘Here we go, ready or not, let’s do the news,’ Guthrie said, two months after the disappearance of her mother, NancyJeremy Barr (the Guardian)
Christina Marie Plante was reported missing in May of 1994 from Star Valley when she was just 13 years oldAnna Betts (the Guardian)
