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By Ellis Preston/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Democrats did it. They took back Congress by decisive margins in both chambers. Now what? Instead of allies in charge of the House and Senate, …
Democratic sweep of Congress sets up two years of Trump vetoes, conflict, and subpoenas Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports GILA VALLEY — The threat of the New World screwworm has moved closer to home as state agriculture officials confirm two new cases in neighboring Greenlee …
Two New World Screwworm Cases Confirmed in Greenlee County, Suspected Case Reported in Thatcher Read More
High-Flying Thatcher Now Turns Its Attention to ALA-Ironwood Gila Herald Staff Reports THATCHER — On a night of homecoming celebration and community pride, the Thatcher Eagles delivered a masterclass performance …
Eagles Soar: Thatcher Crushes Coolidge 62-13 in Homecoming Showcase Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — The Safford City–Graham County Library invites the community to explore a powerful piece of history this week by hosting an official opening reception for …
Safford Library to Host Opening Reception for National “Americans and the Holocaust” Exhibition Read More
Courtesy Safford Police Department SAFFORD — The Safford Police Department has issued a community notification regarding Jason Morris, a Level 3 sex offender. Morris is 46 years old, 5′ 10″ …
Safford Police Department Issues Community Notification Regarding Level 3 Sex Offender Jason Morris Read More
Roads washed out, buildings flooded TONTO CREEK — Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) staff are assessing state fish hatcheries after heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding and damaged one hatchery. …
Flooding damages state fish hatcheries Read More
Column By Douglas Vandergraph A road that looks familiar in dry weather can become dangerous when water rises. In that moment, the most important neighbor may be the person willing …
Editorial: The Hand That Reached Into The Floodwater Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports PHOENIX — Sparklight Business has expanded its connectivity portfolio with the launch of Sparklight Business Mobile, a new wireless service designed specifically to help small businesses …
Sparklight Business Launches New Mobile Service for Small Businesses Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports PHOENIX — Dr. Gregory Waite, DDS, Chief of Dental at San Carlos Apache Healthcare (SCAHC), has taken his extensive experience in public health and state dental …
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Chief of Dental Dr. Gregory Waite Elected Vice Chair of National Dental Licensure Organization Read More
Contributed Article WASHINGTON, D.C. — GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, congratulated JoAnna Mendoza on her election to serve as the representative for …
Gun safety champion JoAnna Mendoza elected to U.S. House in AZ-06 Read More