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Ronstadt has also been outspoken on environmental and community issues.

Ronstadt is a major supporter and admirer of sustainable agriculture pioneer Wes Jackson, saying in 2000 that " the work he's doing right now is the most important work there is in the ( United States )", and dedicating the rock anthem " Desperado " to him at an August 2007 concert in Kansas City, Kansas.

In 2007 Ronstadt resided in the San Francisco area, while also maintaining her home in Tucson, Arizona.

That same year she drew criticism and praise from Tucsonans for commenting that the local city council's failings, developers ' strip mall mentality, greed and growing dust problem had rendered the city unrecognizable and poorly developed.