About Us

The Explorer, a publication of Tucson Local Media and parent company, Times Media Group, is Northwest Tucson's free weekly digital and print newspaper, serving the communities of Oro Valley, Marana, SaddleBrooke and unincorporated Pima County.

Since 1993, The Explorer has become the leading local news source for Marana, Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson.
Tucson Local Media also produces publications Inside Tucson Business, Tucson Weekly, Desert Times, Foothills News, Marana News and Lovin’ Life. TLM is honored to be a Silver Member of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber.

Delivered every Wednesday to 51,000 households throughout Northwest Tucson, The Explorer covers topics and issues that impact our readers — including government, business, education, community news and arts and entertainment — while providing a voice for the people involved. Every week, The Explorer meets the range of needs and interests of its readers while delivering outstanding value and the attention of a large engaged audience to its advertisers.

The Explorer’s editorial coverage of has garnered numerous journalism awards from Arizona Newspapers Association (ANA) and Arizona Press Club.

We welcome comments, letters to the editor, photos and story ideas. We support local events, galas and fundraisers with partnerships and sponsorships. Please e-mail: tucsoneditor@tucsonlocalmedia.com.

To learn more about how advertising in The Explorer can help grow your business and reach thousands of readers, call our local representatives at (520) 797-4384. Local news and people matter, and we welcome your input!