Veteran Tucson reporter Valerie Cavazos joins KOLD News 13

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TUCSON, Arizona (KOLD News 13) – Veteran investigative reporter Valerie Cavazos has joined the KOLD News 13 team.

With a degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona, Valerie went east and worked in several markets including Hartford, Albany, South Bend and Boston before returning to Old Pueblo as an anchor at KOLD in the early 2000s.

Valerie is from Tucson and has a decade-long career as a presenter and Emmy-nominated investigative reporter.

Valerie grew up in the military – her father met her mother when she was stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. She also lived abroad – in Italy – for three years, which gave her a valuable worldwide perspective on life. Basketball became a passion and she joined the very first girls’ basketball team at Santa Rita High School.

Journalism is a privilege and a responsibility for Valerie, and this thinking has resulted in a successful career that has held authorities accountable.

Valerie’s first story will air on Monday, August 2nd at 6 p.m. It explores how expensive it can be for school districts to help students catch up after the pandemic. Below is a preview of their investigation.

She has two grown children, Samantha and James. James is following in their footsteps having recently graduated from the UA with the same degree.

She has served in a variety of honorary roles over the years and has served on the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation and is currently on the UA Journalism Advisory Committee.

Valerie spends her free time enjoying the unique cultural flair of southern Arizona with family and friends. She feels like she is living her dream and is fortunate to have never worked for a day in her life.

If you have a story idea or want to research something, please email it at valerie.cavazos@kold.com. You can follow Valerie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValerieCavazosNews

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