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Guadalupe: The Yaqui Road to Arizona

 

One of Guadalupe's many traditions--the
One of Guadalupe's many traditions--the "Our Lady of Guadalupe" celebration. (Town of Guadalupe)

Why has Guadalupe remained timeless while the rest of Valley has sprawled? The KJZZ Guadalupe series explores the reasons Guadalupe is economically, culturally, and historically distinct from its neighbors. The sound-rich, in-depth, informative reports delve into the history and current state of the town and lend an objective ear to a unique community.


02 March 2007

An Optimistic Future
In the final installment of our look at Guadalupe, Arizona, KJZZ's James Garcia speaks to an educator, an artist, a doctor, and town leaders about the future of the small town.
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01 March 2007

There's No Place Like (a Green) Home
In the Yaqui culture, it's unnatural to build a home, and then leave. And it's also important for a home to support the family model, a point current housing projects are trying to support.
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28 February 2007

Guadalupe: On the Media
Our Guadalupe series continues with a look at this small town's relationship with the media, and how recent reports have done everything but help the town's image. KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports.
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27 February 2007

The Problems of Guadalupe
This morning we look at the issues of Guadalupe, Arizona. KJZZ's Dennis Lambert reports on crime, education and the bottom-line. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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26 February 2007

Guadalupe: The Yaqui Road to Arizona
A seemingly anomalous town rests between Tempe and Ahwautukee in Phoenix; a town with a rich cultural identity and an area of one square mile. We begin our series with a history of the Yaqui, and we hear how Guadalupe came to be. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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