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The people of Southern Arizona put their spin on places to visit. Whether you live in Tucson or are just here for a visit, get inspired by reading some of Tucson Guide’s People of Southern Arizona. Learn about the local food scene, discover hidden gems, find your next favorite hobby, explore the great outdoors, and put some events on your calendar.

People of
Southern Arizona

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Local Legend,

Mickey Fingers

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Mountain Biker,

Natasha Ivanov

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Photographer,

Steven Meckler

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The Artist,

Julie Bonner

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Desert Rat,

Savannah Mundt

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Wildlife Manager,

Noah Silva

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Crowd Dazzler,

Janeé Starr

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Intuitive Painter,

Brenda Péo

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Tucson Native, 

Natalie Moe

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Local Artist,

Ben Olmstead

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Radio Veteran,

Cathy Rivers

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Health Enthusiast, 

Cynthia Conroy

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Journalist,

Andrew Brown

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Positive Person, 

C. Jill Hofer

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K9 of Tucson,

Luna

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Tombstone Staples,

Steve & Gloria Goldstein

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Artist,

Marcy Ellis

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Brewer,

Allan Conger

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Artist & Entrepreneur,

Sloane Bouchever

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Muralist,

Joe Pagac

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Performer,

Gigi Chanteuse

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Food Photographer and Author, Jackie Alpers

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Muralist,

Ignacio Garcia

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Public TV Executive and Notecard Creator, Enrique Aldana

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Wine Importer,

Dale Ott

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Photographer, Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli

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Muralist,

Pen Macias

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The Artist,

Lisa Cardenas

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Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee President, Valerie Stanley

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Artist,

Nadia Hagen-Onuktav

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Drink Slinger, Thomas (Tiger) Ziegler

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Muralist,

Keegan Rider

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Sculptor, Gerald "Jerry" Rockwell

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Sonoran Desert & Fabric Artist, Fiona Fenix

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Tombstone Re-Enactor, Sunny Quatchon

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Author,

Kathryn Humphrey

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Milliner,

Grant Sergot

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Tile Artist,

Carly Quinn

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Desert Artist,

Diana Madaras

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Wilbur, The University of Arizona Mascot

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