Kathy Montgomery

The State of our State Parks,

Arizona Highways

It's been a rough road for Arizona state parks. Last year, more than a dozen were nearly shuttered because of he economy and there were reports the entire parks system was in danger of collapse.

Glimmer of Hope, Arizona Highways

It's hard to believe that the vibrant neon of the '40s, '50s and '60s was replaced by mass-produced, backlit signs, but it was. Fortunately, the losses have fueled attempts to save what's left.

Trashing Arizona, Phoenix Magazine

There's a lot of garbage along streets and highways, and it's not just an eyesore

Clash of Values over Saving Gray Wolf, The Christian Science Monitor

In the forests around Alpine, a whodunit mystery is unfolding

Fighting Back Against Indian Gangs, The Christian Science Monitor

Despite a rise in urban-style violence on reservations, some report progress

Big Business, Not Betting as Boom for Tribes, The Christian Science Monitor

Some on reservations worry that Wal-Marts and Wendy's may harm their heritage

Who Gets Swept in an Immigration Sweep? The Christian Science Monitor

A five-day dragnet In one Arizona town netted 432 undocumented immigrants

Schools Find Creative Ways to Pay for Teachers, The Christian Science Monitor

The difficulties of competing with firms that offer big salaries

Local Volunteers Take Active Role in Youth Justice, The Christian Science Monitor

A concept known as balanced and restorative justice is part of an exploding trend in the U.S.