Honoring the People Who Answer the Call During National EMS Week National EMS Week is observed during the third full week of May each year. It’s a tradition that began in 1974 when President Gerald Ford authorized the observance to celebrate EMS professionals and the vital work they do in communities across the country. The week brings together local communities, hospitals, fire departments, and healthcare systems to honor the dedication of those who provide lifesaving services every single day. This year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” reflects the shared responsibility of advancing patient care, not only through clinical excellence, but through…

Bache Lynch Goldsmith & Mendoza Sponsors Team Lizzie Bell's Inaugural Bell Legacy Ball BLGM is proud to stand alongside Team Lizzie Bell as a sponsor of the foundation's first-ever gala, The Bell Legacy Ball, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at The Treasury 1929 in downtown Tucson. Team Lizzie Bell is a Southern Arizona program that delivers steadfast support to families facing critical medical emergencies, walking with them through some of the hardest moments of their lives. The Bell Legacy Ball marks an important milestone for the foundation, and our firm is honored to help fuel a mission that has already…

Investing in Tucson's Next Generation: BLGM Supports the 16th Annual ALOE Scholarship Banquet On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Bache Lynch Goldsmith & Mendoza was glad to be among the sponsors backing the 16th Annual A Legacy of Excellence College Scholarship Banquet. What started in 2010 as a single $2,000 scholarship funded by bake sales and barbecue dinners has become one of Tucson's most meaningful scholarship efforts. Founder Jeffrey Sawyer's vision now mobilizes a network of school, business, community, and nonprofit leaders across Southern Arizona, all rallying behind African American students in the Tucson Unified School District who are headed to…

E-Bike Injuries Are Rising Fast Nationwide, Here’s Why Electric bikes have transformed the way Arizonans get around. Whether you’re commuting through the city or cruising a multi-use trail, e-bikes offer a compelling mix of convenience, affordability, and fun. But as ridership has surged, so has something far less welcome: a rapid and alarming rise in serious injuries and fires that regulators are only beginning to address. The Number of E-Bike Injuries Tells a Troubling Story The growth in e-bike injuries has been staggering. Research from Columbia University found that injury rates surged 293 percent between 2019 and 2022 alone. A…

Pedestrian Deaths Drop 14% in 2025, But the State Still Has Work to Do Something significant happened on America’s roads in the first half of 2025: people were safer walking them. According to a new data analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), drivers struck and killed 3,024 people walking during the first half of 2025, which was an average of 16 per day. That’s an almost 11% decline from the same period the year before, and the largest single-year drop since GHSA began tracking pedestrian fatalities 15 years ago.  “While this recent safety momentum is positive, pedestrian deaths…