On three separate days of the week, Smith takes up to 12-hour trips to check on the quality of the water and refill the tanks. “I love the desert,” he says. “This is my land and I don’t want anyone to die here.”
María Inés Taracena
I was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala. I moved to Tucson about 10 years ago. Since I was old enough to enjoy reading, I developed an interest in writing, and telling stories through different characters and points of view. I graduated the UA School of Journalism in May 2012. I'm excited to start a career in the field and share stories all over the world (hopefully).
