Thursday, March 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1906, the community of Wickenburg organized a spring housecleaning week, where men cleared weeds and stones from the streets while women prepared meals.

In a small-town tradition, the community of Chloride took to the streets this past weekend for what locals call the region’s best St. Patrick’s Day parade. See the fun here.

Some of your nightly habits may be hurting your heart health. In today’s Flyover Podcast, Ayla shares insights from a cardiologist with two decades of experience who says there are seven things he never does after 7 p.m. What are they? Tune in to hear which habits to avoid and why they matter more than you might think. Tune in here!

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Chavez Day Dropped Amid Claims

Arizona won’t recognize Cesar Chavez Day this year over allegations the late labor leader committed sexual abuse involving underage girls, and a separate claim involving Dolores Huerta.

The United Farm Workers, co-founded by Chavez and Huerta, canceled their events in Arizona and elsewhere.

On Wednesday, Huerta, 95, released a statement detailing allegations stemming from two incidents in the 1960s, saying she decided to come forward after learning of other women’s claims.

Chavez, who died in 1993, was born in Yuma and is traditionally honored on March 31.

Nanos Faces Recall

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces a recall effort amid criticism of his leadership in the Nancy Guthrie case and new questions about gaps in his work history.

Already under pressure over the unsolved Guthrie disappearance, Nanos faces scrutiny over misstated service and promotion dates—which he attributed to clerical errors—along with a $1.35 million inmate lawsuit.

Republican congressional candidate Daniel Butierez launched the recall effort on March 12 and must gather more than 120,000 signatures within 120 days to trigger an election.

Nanos has largely remained quiet about the recall, saying he will “always honor the will of the people.”

Chiricahua Park Proposal Advances

The U.S. House advanced legislation led by U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Tucson, to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park, sending the proposal to the U.S. Senate.

Supporters champion the move as a way to boost tourism and economic growth in southeastern Arizona, with Willcox Mayor Greg Hancock saying the designation would be “transformational” for local jobs and businesses.

Backers also argue that national park status would raise the area’s profile and bring more visitors, while maintaining existing management of the land. See photos of the park here.

The proposal builds on efforts dating back to 2016 and, if approved by the Senate and signed into law, would make Chiricahua the fourth national park in Arizona.

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Tech Giants Are Betting on the Next Computing Shift

Tech leaders are already preparing for what could replace the smartphone: Spatial Computing.

Companies like Apple, Samsung, and Meta are pouring billions into XR devices that blend digital work with the physical world. Now, a fast-growing startup is emerging alongside them.

Immersed built the No. 1 productivity app on the Meta Quest Store, already used by 1.5M people, including teams at Fortune 500 companies who spend up to 60 hours per week inside the platform.

But software was just the beginning.

Immersed is now launching Visor, an XR headset designed for productivity that features 2M more pixels than Apple’s Vision Pro for 70% less money and at 70% less weight. The company projects $71M in first-year sales.

Major industry players are already taking notice. Immersed has partnerships with Qualcomm and Samsung, while executives and founders from Intel, Reddit, and Sailpoint have already invested.

The company has already grown its valuation 4,000% and has reserved the NASDAQ ticker $IMRS as it prepares for public markets. For investors, the real opportunity may be getting in before a potential IPO.

You can still invest pre-IPO at the current valuation, but not for long.

➤ Sedona: Crews rescued a climber stranded on Chimney Rock after her rope became stuck during a descent, ending a six-hour operation. (More)

➤ Tucson: The city council unanimously approved notices of intent to raise water and service fees, launching a public process for potential increases through 2030. (Watch)

➤ Globe: Mayor Al Gameros said he’s optimistic the Federal Emergency Management Agency will approve federal disaster aid to the flood-damaged community after an appeal, though no timeline for a decision is known. (Details)

➤ Statewide: A proposed $5 billion plan to deliver water access, fund infrastructure, and settle long-standing claims for three Arizona tribes drew the support of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly. (More)

➤ Statewide: State lawmakers filed an appeal against a ruling requiring proper funding for public schools within eight months. (Watch)

➤ Arizona State women’s basketball plays Virginia tonight in a First Four matchup in the NCAA tournament. (More)

➤ LeBron James said he’s rooting for Arizona in this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament. His son, Bryce, is a redshirt freshman on the team. (More)

➤ Award-winning rapper Percy “Master P” Miller, currently assistant coach and head of basketball operations at the University of New Orleans, said he’s interested in Arizona State’s men’s basketball coaching vacancy. (More)

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➤ Economists forecast Arizona’s economy to rebound modestly this year and in 2027, though gains will remain below historical levels. (More)

➤ Flagstaff’s rising home prices and low housing supply are attracting AI-driven real estate scams, with fraudsters impersonating agents and buyers and advertising fake listings. (Watch)

➤ Arizona-based Nick’s Menswear will open a store on March 26 in Gilbert, featuring on-site tailoring and a range of suits. (Photos)

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➤ The Foothills Cruisers Car Club in Yuma donated more than 400 stuffed animals to an area hospital and delivered hundreds more to a nearby police department. (Watch)

➤ Mesa’s historic Sirrine House is set to be transformed into a multi-use venue for agriculture, education, and community events. (Watch)

➤ Plant experts say a March heat wave is impacting the state’s plants, urging longer watering sessions and a shift to heat-tolerant crops. (Watch)

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