Adelita Grijalva, Regina Romero, Kevin Dahl, and hundreds gathered in downtown Tucson to oppose Copper World

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, hundreds gathered outside the Federal Building in downtown Tucson in a public display of solidarity.

This Rally for the Santa Ritas brought together residents, environmental advocates, and regional leaders in a powerful demonstration of opposition to the proposed Copper World mining project and the broader threats posed by the unchecked power of the mining industry in Arizona.

This was a moment for our community to rise in defense of the Santa Rita Mountains and demand that elected officials take action to protect our environment, water, and public lands from irreversible harm.

Speakers included the following:

• Adelita Grijalva, former Pima County Supervisor

• Regina Romero, Mayor of Tucson

• Kevin Dahl, City of Tucson Councilmember

• Russ McSpadden, Center for Biological Diversity

• Rob Peters, Save the Scenic Santa Ritas

Event organizers: Save the Scenic Santa Ritas, Center for Biological Diversity, Great Old Broads for the Wilderness, Living Desert Alliance, and the Corona de Tucson Preservation Alliance.

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