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Nogales, Arizona (June 2010)

So what have I been up to this summer? A little bit of finishing old projects (the Dubai site), a little bit of new projects (rearranging the apartment), and a lot of running around Arizona. Sometimes I’m solo, sometimes it’s a group event, either way, there’s a lot to do for my team’s News21 story which is now in the editing phase and will post later this summer. Whether it’s practicing Spanish on the go or taking photos while (literally) on the road, we’ve been trying to make use of every second this summer.

In these photos, four of us practice Spanish in the car after a day of interviews, Lauren and I attempt to capture the sunset between Nogales and Tucson, and Felipe watch the moon rise on the same stretch of road later in the month.

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Still hungry? Don’t worry, there’s more…

Zinburger

All kinds of folks find Zinburger appealing, and it’s recently opened its doors in Phoenix, too. The burgers award-winning burgers have already been spoken for, but I’ve got 5 words for you : “zucchini fries” and “banana cream pie.”

Sausage Deli

And to anyone who says, “How different can a sandwich be?” I’ve got three more words : “the Italian Grinder.”

That’s all for this round, but I’ll report future finds as I discover them…

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So I’ve just entered the editing phase of this project, which means I’m traveling A LOT less – I’m completely stationary, in fact, until edits are approved and the project starts going up. It’s an opportunity, therefore, to catch up with post ideas that haven’t yet made it to press. For example, with all the time I spent in Tucson, I’ve got a few more restaurant suggestions – just step this way, there’s a table waiting for you at…

Rigo’s

There’s a reason I have no pictures of the food for Rigo’s – I didn’t think of anything except how good everything tasted until my plate was nearly empty. No problem, though, I’ll just have to go back and eat there again!

Trident Grill

Another option is Trident Grill, known for its crabcakes but also featuring great fish and chips, which are still kind of a novelty to this Kansas-grown girl.

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On my first overnight research trip to Tucson, friends took me to downtown to eat. It’s funky, it’s got an attitude, it’s probably not for everyone, but this place had me at two words : BLT pasta.

These photos were taken last Wednesday on one of many follow-up visits.

I’m sure they have other great dishes – in fact, I’ve heard people say they quite enjoy their food – but I think I’m set. And yes, the leftovers are awesome fresh out of the hotel microwave the morning after.

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Things here in Phoenix have been heating up lately, and not just because it’s May and the temperatures are steadily, inevitably climbing towards the 100’s. There’s this little thing called SB-1070 that has been in the news recently, and now this is the hotspot for politics as well as border crossing traffic. It’s the perfect summer to be in the newsroom looking at border issues – and having a bit of a travel budget is the icing on the cake.

Let’s take a quick rundown of last week, for example. On Monday, we rose early to be downtown in Phoenix by 4am to see Telemundo broadcast a live immigration special and the audience’s reaction. (they covered the issue in-depth again two days later)

Next, my teammates and I made a run to Tucson, Arizona to interview several contacts there and sit in on Operation Streamline hearings. Operation Streamline started in Del Rio, Texas, but is now operational all along the border and making news and encouraging debate again along with SB-1070.

Finally, while my team headed back to cover Saturday’s protest events, I spent one more day in Tucson to ride along on a Samaritan patrol. My classmates and I have been in talks to do a Border Patrol ride along too, as both are great ways to get out and see the landscape and understand what people are literally going through.

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