TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1881, ground water began seeping into the Tombstone mine shafts at 500 feet. The water helped with drilling operations at first but became a nuisance that required removal. This 1880s photo shows a train pulling a load of ore from a Tombstone mine. If you’ve got […]

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, the Springerville-to-Clifton highway—now known as U.S. Route 191—opened, paving the way for growth in Arizona’s lumber industry. This 1948 photo shows the Southwest Lumber mill in McNary. Temperatures could reach the mid-90s in parts of the state today, so here’s a friendly reminder to […]

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, Gov. Nathan Murphy authorized the establishment of the Arizona Rangers, to be made up of a captain, a sergeant, and not more than 12 privates. This photo shows ranger John Redmond in 1904. A thriller went down when two Arizona teams squared off in […]

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, robbers held up a train at Canyon Diablo, 26 miles west of Winslow. This undated photo shows Sheriff Buckey O’Neill (second from the right) and others who apprehended the thieves weeks later in Utah. Wildlife author Mel White wrote, “Eventually, every birder must visit […]

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1873, a Tucson Army camp was moved to a site along Rillito Creek, where a permanent post was built and named Fort Lowell. This 1888 photo shows Officers’ Row. Are you a car enthusiast? The Mecum Auctions have arrived in Glendale with a promise of more […]

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, the Arizona territorial legislature adopted the saguaro cactus blossom as the region’s official flower. The white and yellow flowers do not develop until a saguaro is 30 to 65 years old, or about 7 feet tall. Read more here. Are you a top-performing real […]

Monday, March 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1904, the Arizona Daily Star reported the discovery of a large amount of onyx, a mineral often used to create jewelry, in the Santa Rita Mountains. Today marks The Flyover’s second anniversary! We sent our very first edition on March 17, 2023, and never turned off the […]

FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Phoenix officials created a city blueprint to accommodate 226,000 residents. At the time, the population was less than 50,000. This photo shows downtown Phoenix in the 1920s. A poll found that one in four residents has considered moving out of Arizona—and we look at […]

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Tucson residents woke up to a rare sight: a 7-inch blanket of snow. A photo taken that morning shows the University of Arizona’s Main Gate Square.  Speaking of snow, the Snowbowl Ski Resort recently reported one of the deepest snow depths in the nation, and more […]

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1885, the state legislature passed an act allowing for the establishment of what would become the University of Arizona. Here are some historic photos, including the college’s first building, Old Main.  As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we’ve tracked down some fun events planned across the state. […]