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From securing the funding that powers community programs to casting votes that shape local schools, Sherri Jones’ influence stretches across rural Arizona. As Development Director for RAZE and Rural Arizona Action, and as an elected school board member, she balances strategy and service in ways that make her leadership both far-reaching and deeply personal. Her story shows how courage, connection, and accountability create lasting change in rural communities.

Winning designs on the theme “Envision a Healthy Environment” will be printed and shared at community events statewide ARIZONA  – Rural...

The Borderland Reflections Art Show is calling on artists in Cochise County to participate in its upcoming Borderland Reflections:...

Voting is now open for RAZE's 2025 Sticker Design Contest!

Over 400,000 Immigration Cases Are Being Reopened, Many May Not Know They’re Affected

San Luis event connected families with resources and community support during challenging economic times

In Sierra Vista, Arizona, a Latino high school student named Nicholas Reynoso shared his experience of being repeatedly pulled from class, searched, and questioned about suspected drug use by school staff. These experiences have left him and his family feeling targeted and unsupported in a predominantly white community.

Celebrating the low-waste traditions and practices many of us grew up with.

For the first time, five high school students from rural Arizona packed their bags and flew to Washington, D.C. It was a milestone for both the students, who had never left the state before, and for RAZE, marking the first time the program brought youth beyond Arizona’s borders.

SAN LUIS, AZ  — On Monday, March 31, community members and activists came together in San Luis to honor the life and legacy of civil...

Youth in small and rural towns like Yuma often face serious barriers to accessing mental health support, and they’re ready to talk about it.

New Hotline and Know Your Rights Trainings Aim to Strengthen Community Support and Rapid Response in Rural communities and border towns....

WILLCOX, AZ — The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR)  will hold a public hearing to discuss the potential designation of an...

RAZE Applauds Historic Clean School Bus Program Funding for Southern Arizona