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Arizona (/ˌærɪˈzoʊnə/ ^ⓘ ARR-ih-ZOH-nə; Navajo: Hoozdo Hahoodzo [hoː˥z̥to˩ ha˩hoː˩tso˩]; O'odham: Alĭ ṣonak [ˈaɭi̥ ˈʂɔnak]) is a landlocked state in the Southwestern region of the United States. Arizona is part of the Four Corners region with Utah to the north, Colorado to the northeast, and New Mexico to the east; its other neighboring states are Nevada to the northwest, California to the west and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. It is the 6th-largest and the 14th-most-populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix.

Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912. Historically part of the territory of Alta California and Nuevo México in New Spain, it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After being defeated in the Mexican–American War, Mexico ceded much of this territory to the United States in 1848, where the area became part of the territory of New Mexico. The southernmost portion of the state was acquired in 1853 through the Gadsden Purchase.

Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona features forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees; the Colorado Plateau; mountain ranges (such as the San Francisco Mountains); as well as large, deep canyons, with much more moderate summer temperatures and significant winter snowfalls. There are ski resorts in the areas of Flagstaff, Sunrise, and Tucson. In addition to the internationally known Grand Canyon National Park, which is one of the world's seven natural wonders, there are several national forests, national parks, and national monuments.

Arizona's population and economy have grown dramatically since the 1950s because of inward migration, and the state is now a major hub of the Sun Belt. Cities such as Phoenix and Tucson have developed large, sprawling suburban areas. Many large companies, such as PetSmart and Circle K, have headquarters in the state, and Arizona is home to major universities, including the University of Arizona and Arizona State University. The state is known for a history of conservative politicians such as Barry Goldwater and John McCain, though it has become a swing state since the 1990s. (Full article...)

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Sun Mercantile Building, the last remaining building in the area once called "Chinatown"

A Chinatown developed in Phoenix in the 1870s as the predominantly single male Chinese population self-segregated primarily to provide cultural support to each other in a place where they faced significant discrimination. They came to dominate certain types of jobs and made an impression on the greater community with their celebrations of Chinese holidays. Other aspects of their culture, primarily gambling and the smoking of opium were viewed less favorably, and in the 1890s, they were forced to establish a new Chinatown several blocks away from the prior prime downtown location, where their community would be "less visible".

The new Chinatown grew to be much larger than the original, as the Chinese population increased and successive generations became more likely to plan to stay in the country, have families, and own and operate businesses. Chinatown was "governed" for decades by unofficial "mayor" Louie Ong, also known as "China Dick", who was given considerable "authority" by city officials. Ong represented the biggest family or clan in Phoenix, who had emigrated from the village in Hoiping county in Guangdong Province, southeast China, where most Phoenix Chinese traced their ancestry. The Chinese prospered, often as grocery merchants, and gradually became more assimilated. Through this process, they more often lived outside Chinatown to take advantages of the city's growth and to distance themselves from the seedy reputation of Chinatown's gambling and opium dens. By the 1950s, Chinatown had largely dissolved with the Chinese population scattered throughout the city and its suburbs. One grocery warehouse building remained standing after the area was redeveloped in the 1980s for a major league sports arena. (Full article...)

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... that the Arizona Coyotes ice hockey team objected to a new host on the Phoenix radio station that carried their games, leading to his removal after a week?
... that the Hi Jolly Monument in Quartzsite, Arizona, marks the grave of Hadji Ali, recruited to the United States to drive and tend camels for the United States Camel Corps?
... that between 1979 and 1994 the Gilbert Islands in Kiribati were a full day ahead of the country's eastern Phoenix and Line Islands?
... that Macclesfield F.C. was founded as a phoenix club after their stadium was purchased from a property website?
... that Cane Beds replaced Virgin Bottoms?
... that in 2016 Verrado High School in Arizona began offering all-female engineering classes?
... that in 1982, a news anchor for Phoenix television station KOOL-TV was held hostage on set for five hours?
... that the Phoenixonian Institute was the first African-American high school in California?

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Havasu Falls, one of the four waterfalls of the Havasupai Indian Reservation, is located near the village of Supai, Arizona. It is the second of four falls on Havasu Creek, which empties into the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. The water of Havasu Creek has a bluish green tint due to the heavy lime content of the water. The fall is forked and looks like two falls when the river is flowing heavily.

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...that in the town of Santa Claus, Arizona, visitors could once purchase Dasher and Dancer omelettes and Santa burgers?

...that Old West madam Big Nose Kate spent her final years at the Arizona Pioneers' Home?

...that the Baptist Foundation of Arizona (BFA) filed for the largest bankruptcy of a religious organization in U.S. history after its 600 million dollar fraud went undetected by the same Big Five firm that audited Enron?

...that Monument Valley was once mined for uranium ore?

...that U.S. President Barack Obama gave a speech on January 12, 2011, honoring the victims of the 2011 Tucson shooting?

... that the U.S. government imprisoned the Baron of Arizona after learning he had damaged books in Mexican and Spanish libraries?

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Hochuli in 2017

Edward G. Hochuli (/ˈhɒkjʊli/ HOCK-yuu-lee; born December 25, 1950) is an American retired attorney and former American football official. He served as an attorney at Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. from 1983 to 2021, and was an official in the National Football League (NFL) from 1990 to 2017; his uniform number was 85. Before becoming a football official, he played college football for four seasons at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).

Hochuli worked numerous playoff games including two Super Bowls. He is best known for his athletic/muscular physique (height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m); weight: 230 pounds (100 kg)), and for explaining on-field rulings in a manner that is comprehensive yet also clear and concise. In a poll conducted by ESPN in 2008, Hochuli tied fellow referee Mike Carey for "best referee" votes (eight each) among NFL head coaches. In his 28th season in the league and 26th as a referee (crew chief) with the 2017 NFL season, Hochuli's officiating crew consisted of umpire Shawn Smith, down judge Greg Bradley, line judge Rusty Baynes, field judge Dale Shaw, side judge Alex Kemp, and back judge Scott Helverson. (Full article...)

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The following are images from various Arizona-related articles on Wikipedia.

Image 1This ornate grain basket by Akimel O'odham dates from the early 20th century, showing the Native American dimension to the state's culture (from History of Arizona)
Image 2Arizona's average rainfall (from Geography of Arizona)
Image 31903 editorial cartoon by Bob Satterfield, depicting Arizona and New Mexico as crazed gunfighters intent on gaining access to the "E pluribus unum tavern". (from History of Arizona)
Image 4The Sonoran Desert 35 miles (56 km) west of Maricopa, Arizona (from Geography of Arizona)
Image 5A map showing the extent of the Ancestral Puebloan, Hohokam, and Mogollon cultures within the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, all three of which were based in what is now Arizona and/or New Mexico in around 1350 CE (from History of Arizona)
Image 6The Great House at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (from History of Arizona)
Image 7Connor Hotel in Jerome (from History of Arizona)
Image 81898 map of the Arizona Territory (from History of Arizona)
Image 9Köppen climate types of Arizona, using 1991–2020 climate normals. (from Geography of Arizona)
Image 10Humphreys Peak seen on its western side from U.S. Route 180, with Agassiz Peak in the background (from Geography of Arizona)
Image 11The location of Arizona in the United States (from Geography of Arizona)
Image 12Fort Defiance, painted 1873 by Seth Eastman (from History of Arizona)
Image 13Water delivered by the Central Arizona Project's canal. (from History of Arizona)
Image 14Signing of Arizona statehood bill in 1912 (from History of Arizona)
Image 15Keet Seel cliff dwellings (from History of Arizona)
Image 16Arizona's counties (from Geography of Arizona)
Image 17Arizona Territory in 1866 (from History of Arizona)
Image 18Sinagua cliff dwelling (Montezuma Castle), Arizona, built in around 1100 CE (from History of Arizona)
Image 19Major airfields in Arizona during World War II. (from History of Arizona)
Image 20Hohokam pottery from Casa Grande (from History of Arizona)
Image 21Panorama of Kinishba Ruins, an ancient Mogollon great house. The Kinishba Ruins are one building that has over 600 rooms. (from History of Arizona)
Image 22The Gadsden Purchase (shown with present-day state boundaries and cities) (from History of Arizona)
Image 23Hourly re-enactment for tourists of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (from History of Arizona)
Image 24Inspiration Copper Company smelter at Miami, Arizona, c. 1915 (from History of Arizona)
Image 25The luxury Harvey House hotel opened in 1905 overlooking the South Rim of the Grand Canyon; it remains in operation as the El Tovar Hotel. (from History of Arizona)

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Nickname: The Grand Canyon State
Capital and largest city: Phoenix
Governor: Katie Hobbs (D)
Total area: 295,254 km² (113,998 sq mi)
Population (2020): 7,151,502
Date admitted to the Union: February 14, 1912
Senators: Kyrsten Sinema (I), Mark Kelly (D)
Representatives: Tom O'Halleran (D), Ann Kirkpatrick (D), Raúl Grijalva (D), Paul Gosar (R), Andy Biggs (R), David Schweikert (R), Ruben Gallego (D), Debbie Lesko (R), Greg Stanton (D)