TUCSON, Ariz. (October 27, 2025) — The November issue of Trend Report is out now, featuring “The Infrastructure Imperative: Building for Permanence, Not Convenience.” This month’s edition examines how Southern Arizona’s economic future hinges on what lies beneath our feet — the systems of power, water, transportation, and broadband that make growth possible.

“Infrastructure is more than a line item in a capital plan; it’s the invisible architecture that makes everything else possible,” writes Managing Editor, Karen Schutte in her editorial introduction. From the Southline Transmission Project and Beale Infrastructure’s next-generation data campus to Tucson Water and CAP’s long-range strategies, the November issue takes readers beneath the surface to explore how infrastructure shapes the region’s resilience and competitiveness.

As Tony Burkhart, Senior Vice President of Policy & Public Affairs for Beale Infrastructure, puts it:

“Infrastructure isn’t just an enabler—it’s an equalizer.”

That theme runs throughout the issue, connecting regional initiatives like RTA Next and Pima Prospers 2025, as well as critical water and workforce investments, that define how Southern Arizona grows, competes, and collaborates in a rapidly changing Southwest.

Contributors include Dr. Sharon B. Megdal, John Buette, Scott Schladweiler, Ana Bustamante, Will White, Danette Bewley, Jose Dabdoub, Kate Glantz, Herb Stratford, Lily Surmay, and David Danelski, each bringing fresh insight into the intersection of infrastructure, policy, and prosperity.

“As we close 2025,” the Editor notes, “the horizon ahead is defined by choice — whether Southern Arizona builds for permanence or convenience, whether we simply keep pace with growth or design systems strong enough to sustain it.”

Next month, the December issue theme will be “Pivot to 2026: What’s Next?”, will explore forward-looking strategies, predictions, and opportunities we’ve learned from this year as Arizona heads into a new year of transformation.

To subscribe and get your complimentary November issue of Trend Report go to www.TrendReportAZ.com and click “Connect” to share feedback or contribute to future editions.

(October 27, 2025) — Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, Inc. have announced the launch of a binding open season for transportation service on the Western Gateway Pipeline. This proposed refined products system will move fuel from Texas to key markets in Arizona and California, with connectivity to Las Vegas through Kinder Morgan’s CALNEV Pipeline.

The open season began at 12:00 p.m. Central Time on October 20 and will close at 12:00 p.m. Central Time on December 19. During this period, interested shippers may request additional information by emailing [email protected].

As proposed, the Western Gateway Pipeline is designed to be an approximately 1,300-mile liquid products pipeline consisting of a new-build line from Borger, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, combined with Kinder Morgan’s existing SFPP, L.P. (SFPP) pipeline from Colton, California, to Phoenix, which will be reversed to enable east-to-west product flows into California. The Western Gateway Pipeline will help diversify Western energy markets with a reliable fuel source from the Midcontinent region.

With California’s refining footprint narrowing and Arizona’s fuel demand booming, securing America’s energy future is paramount. This means adding more capacity through resilient infrastructure and diversified supply. A Midcontinent-to-California corridor enhances reliability, reduces the risk of supply disruptions, and supports continued economic momentum across the region.

A partnership between Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, the Western Gateway project will create incremental refined product capacity from Borger, Texas, to Arizona and California. The system will include the new-build Borger–Phoenix segment and the reversed SFPP pipeline to expand supply flexibility and system redundancy.

The pipeline will be supplied from Borger as well as connections to the SFPP system in El Paso. In addition, Phillips 66’s Gold Pipeline, which currently runs from Borger to St. Louis, will be reversed to enable midcontinent refinery products to flow toward Borger and feed the Western Gateway system.

For more information, visit www.westerngatewaypipeline.com.

TUCSON, AZ (October 27, 2025) — As the federal government remains in flux, with essential programs affected by the ongoing shutdown, one thing is clear: local communities are the ones who’ll feel the impact first. In this environment, the role of regional safety nets becomes even more critical. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is stepping up, but they need our help.

With public safety-net programs stretched thin and many households facing unpredictable income and access to resources, the opportunity—and the call—to give has never been more urgent. Each donation to the Community Food Bank does more than feed someone today—it enables stability, dignity, and hope for families in Southern Arizona.

Why this matters now

• When federal support is disrupted, local nonprofits fill vital service gaps, such as food assistance.

• The Community Food Bank serves not only immediate meal needs, but also invests in long-term programs: community gardens, farmers’ markets, nutrition education, and advocacy for hunger-free futures. donate.communityfoodbank.org

• Their donation portal emphasizes that “every **$1 helps provide 3 meals.”” donate.communityfoodbank.org

How you can help

• A one-time gift helps immediately.

• Or consider a monthly donation—consistent giving allows the Food Bank to plan ahead, reduce administrative overhead, and stretch every dollar further. donate.communityfoodbank.org

• Check if your employer offers donation matching—it could double your impact. donate.communityfoodbank.org

What your gift does

• Provides meals for families, seniors, and individuals who might otherwise face food insecurity.

• Keeps local supply chains and food access points strong—especially important when larger infrastructures are under pressure.

• Builds resilience in our region: well-nourished communities are better able to weather economic and programmatic uncertainties.

In a time when many larger systems are uncertain, supporting local organizations like the Community Food Bank means ensuring our community stands strong together. Your gift helps deliver not only food, but stability and dignity to people right here in Southern Arizona.

Visit the Food Bank’s donation page at https://donate.communityfoodbank.org/campaign/696155/donate to give today and help ensure no one in our community goes hungry during these challenging times.