Media
Tucson has an astonishing number of free or inexpensive publications covering all manner of topics, from poetry to music to parenting to bicycling, not to mention a slew of papers devoted to tourism and entertainment. This is good news, because wherever you are you’ll find something to help you enjoy Tucson. If you prefer listening over reading, there’s a radio station geared to every taste.
This chapter covers the major papers, magazines, and radio and television stations available in Tucson. The list is fairly complete, but remember that things change: Publications come and go, radio stations switch formats, and cable companies get new names.
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Address: 4850 S. Park Ave.
2. Arizona Daily Wildcat
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 621-3551
Description: First published in 1899, this daily (Mon through Fri) college paper has a following off campus as well. It can be found around the university area. The Wildcat is free and contains well-written articles and editorials on local, state, and national politics as well as campus news. It’s also a great source for information and schedules regarding games, seminars, and concerts at the university.
3. The Daily Territorial
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 294-1200
Address: 3280 E. Hemisphere Loop, Ste. 180
Description: This is Pima County’s legal newspaper of record and contains some business and legal news. But primarily it’s a list of legal notices filed within the county. The paper was started in 1966 and currently has a circulation of 1,000. A year’s subscription is $115, or you can purchase a single issue at newsstands or newspaper boxes for $1.
4. Tucson Citizen
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 573-4614
Address: 4850 S. Park Ave.
Description: This is a Web-only compendium of blogs published by Gannett in partnership with Tucson newspapers. It covers real estate, dining, politics, and a wide range of other topics.
5. Arizona Gourmet Living
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 721-1300
Address: 1877 N. Kolb Rd.
Description: Published locally 4 times a year and available by subscription and at select restaurants and gourmet stores, this magazine focuses on the local dining scene, offering in-depth profiles of local chefs, restaurants, and recipes.
6. Arizona Jewish Post
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 319-1112
Address: 3822 E. River Rd.
Description: Published since 1946, this biweekly Jewish-interest paper keeps the community up to date on events, news, and people. The Post is only distributed through patron contribution in lieu of subscription, but newcomers can receive 3 months for free on request.
7. Aztec Press
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 206-6800
Address: 2202 W. Anklam Rd.
Description: Aztec Press is the student-run weekly paper printed 8 times a year at the city’s community college. It’s free and covers news pertinent to the campus.
8. Bear Essential News
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 792-9930
Address: 1037 S. Alvernon Way, Ste. 150
Description: This lively free monthly is a great kids’ publication, especially if your child likes to work puzzles, play games, enter contests, or actually write articles. Parents will find a lot of useful information about day care, events, and even places to eat with the little guys. There is also a section that is written mostly by middle-school students and by members of a local Young Reporters Program. This paper can be found all over town at eating establishments, bookstores, and the Children’s Museum.
9. Desertleaf
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 881-5188
Address: 3968 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
Description: Targeting the Catalina foothills and northwest communities, this monthly magazine is delivered free to more than 50,000 households in that area as well as distributed free at select bookstores, libraries, restaurants, and coffee shops. The regular features include travel, arts, nature, history, people, restaurant listings, gallery listings, and desert gardening. People outside the distribution area can subscribe for a yearly fee via bulk mail.
10. Downtown Tucsonan
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 837-6504
Description: Published by the Tucson Downtown Partnership, a nonprofit corporation charged with improving business conditions downtown, this free newspaper comes out the first of every month. It covers the arts, entertainment, business news, and events happening in the rapidly developing downtown area.
11. El Imparcial
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Description: This daily Spanish-language newspaper, published in Mexico, covers Tucson, Nogales, and Douglas. Only $1 a copy, it can be found at supermarkets, newsstands, and local merchants, primarily on the south side of town. Subscriptions are also available.
12. El Independiente
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 621-7556
Description: This free English/Spanish newspaper covering the city of South Tucson is published monthly by the University of Arizona Journalism School students. Political, community, and sports articles of interest to South Tucson and the Latino community are included, as well as a helpful list of community resources. You’ll find it in South Tucson government offices and retail outlets and online.
13. Good News
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 745-4403
Address: 5151 E. Broadway Blvd.
Description: Published by Good News Media, this Web-only Christian e-magazine focuses on local issues related to family spirituality and wholesome entertainment. Copies are available at all major grocery stores, libraries, places of worship, and retail locations around the city.
14. Inside Tucson Business
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 295-4201
Address: 3280 E. Hemisphere Loop, Ste. 180
Description: Inside is the weekly business publication of professionals in Tucson. The paper is the only one devoted entirely to business news. It costs $1 from street boxes, convenience stores, or at newsstands. A 1-year subscription is $50.
15. La Estrella De Tucson
City: Tucson, AZ
Category: Media
Telephone: (520) 573-4419
Address: 4850 S. Park Ave.
Description: This Spanish-language newspaper is published by Tucson Newspapers, which also publishes the Arizona Daily Star. Distributed weekly on Friday to certain zip codes, the papers is also available on some newsstands.