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🌱 Why ancient remains near Catalina Foothills weren’t a crime scene
Catalina Foothills, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Catalina Foothills! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why ancient remains near Catalina Foothills weren’t a crime scene
- What we actually know about Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills-area disappearance
- See which Catalina Foothills grads are racking up big-time awards
Also on today's calendar: Research group looking for Tucson Locals to share opinions! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 102, low: 72.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How officials handled human remains found near Catalina Foothills (abc15.com) — Human remains recently found near the Catalina Foothills were determined not to be part of a crime scene but instead archaeological, likely linked to ancient Native American burials. Officials quickly secured the site, consulted tribes, and emphasized that disturbing such remains is illegal. Residents are urged to call authorities if they ever discover possible human remains so experts can determine whether they’re modern or archaeological. 
• Latest News on Nancy Guthrie: Case Timeline & Facts Today (tycoonstory.com) — An ongoing search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from the Tucson–Catalina Foothills area in late January and remains missing as of June 1. Authorities classify the case as a serious kidnapping/missing-person investigation, with FBI and family rewards totaling up to $1.1 million. Residents are urged to rely on official updates, avoid rumors, and report credible tips directly to law enforcement.
• Emily Darwin, Grace Hughes and Emma Cazares earned recognitions (allsportstucson.com) — Catalina Foothills alum Grace Hughes just earned Player of the Match honors with FC Tucson Women, spotlighting local talent thriving beyond high school. She’s joined on a long recognition list by fellow former Catalina Foothills standouts like swimmer Miles Bottai and baseball player Cooper Kruk, plus many other Southern Arizona athletes excelling in college and pro sports.
📸 Around Catalina Foothills
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Upcoming Events in
Catalina Foothills
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★ Featured events ★
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Research group looking for Tucson Locals to share opinions! →
Online,
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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Other local events
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Read to a Dog →
Dusenberry-River Library, 5605 E River Rd UNIT 105, Tucson
3:30 pm -
Jacob Acosta and The Golden Hearts at Tohono Chul Park →
Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens, Galleries, Tucson
6:00 pm -
Nekromantix →
191 Toole, 191 E Toole Ave, Tucson
6:15 pm -
Resonance Within - Sound Bath - Sundays at... →
Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N Hacienda Del Sol Rd, Tucson
9:15 am -
Portable Planetarium
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library 5605 East River Road, Number 105, Tucson, AZ 85750
11:00 am -
Escape Room: The Case of the Mysterious Tome Tyrant
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library 5605 East River Road, Number 105, Tucson, AZ 85750
2:00 pm -
Family Storytime
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library 5605 East River Road, Number 105, Tucson, AZ 85750
10:30 am -
Tween/Teen TTRPG Club
Dusenberry-River Center Branch Library 5605 East River Road, Number 105, Tucson, AZ 85750
3:30 pm
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
📣 Catalina Foothills Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Storytime
Nanini Branch Library 7300 North Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ 85741
10:30 am -
It's Babytime! Storytime for Babies
Flowing Wells 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705
10:30 am -
Sensory Program Session 2
Kirk-Bear Canyon Branch Library 8959 East Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85749
11:15 am -
Community Meeting: Altrusa International of Tucson
Mission Branch Library 3770 South Mission Road, Tucson, AZ 85713
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Aide - Part-Time, 19 hours/week - KidZone in Tucson. Apply here.
- ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Tucson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Catalina Foothills here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Tucson
- Tohono O'odham students showcase art in South Tucson (tucsonspotlight.org)
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- Organized Retail Crime Monthly News Recap: May 2026 (losspreventionmedia.com)
- Oro Valley council to vote on water rate hike at upcoming meeting (kvoa.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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