Oct 17th, 2008 · The Tucson-based band not only takes its name from the border region between California and Mexico, but also finds inspiration in the geography, history and music of the area. Calexico joins David Dye from Wave Lab Studios in Tucson to play songs from its new album, Carried to Dust.
Sep 30th, 2008 · Sometimes the best moment of an in-studio performance is the soundcheck. To warm up, Calexico riffed on a Pavement cover for 15 spooky minutes before offering up two very different versions of songs from the Tucson band's new album, Carried to Dust.
Sep 25th, 2008 · Nearly three times more people became U.S. citizens this week in Tucson, Ariz., than at the previous citizenship ceremony in July. Why the surge? This year's election may be the answer.
Sep 17th, 2008 · It doesn't rain that much in Tucson, Ariz., but when it does, Brad Lancaster makes use of every drop. Lancaster has perfected the art of capturing and saving rainwater.
Jul 18th, 2008 · Gasoline prices can vary widely from place to place. What seems expensive in Tucson, Ariz., can seem downright cheap just up the road in Phoenix. In fact, the difference in the two cities provides a good example of how geography often affects what you pay at the pump.
Jun 22nd, 2008 · Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Chris Eames from Tucson, Arizona. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KUAZ in Tucson, Arizona.
Mar 28th, 2008 · The latest figures show an uptick in existing home sales for the first time since July 2007. Is the market beginning to turn around? A realtor and a buyer in Tucson, Ariz., looking at homes share their impressions.
Feb 28th, 2008 · A pilot project to test a "virtual fence" along the U.S.-Mexico border has been riddled with technical problems. Completion of the project's first phase will be delayed by at least three years. The virtual fence pilot project covers 28 miles of the border, south of Tucson.