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By Jon Johnson/Gila Heraldjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A 17-year-old male was turned over to Juvenile Probation on Sunday, Sept. 13, after allegedly firing a handgun at another vehicle during a high-speed …
Teen Arrested Following Road Rage Shooting in Safford Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Even as the calendar turns to autumn and evening temperatures cool across the Gila Valley, local authorities are reminding residents that daytime heat in …
Sheriff’s Office busts window to free child from trapped truck in afternoon heat Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Local families and book lovers across Graham and Greenlee counties are invited to join the Safford City-Graham County Library in honoring country icon Dolly …
Safford City-Graham County Library Invites Community to Celebrate ‘Give Like Dolly Day’ on Sept. 25 Read More
Op-Ed By L. Scott Bennett, Graham County Attorney As Graham County Attorney, I spend my days working alongside our sheriff’s deputies, courthouse employees, and prosecutors to keep this county safe. …
Editorial: Prop 404 Will Support Public Safety Without Raising Taxes Read More
Volunteer opportunities are available to help support recovery efforts. Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD SELIGMAN, Ariz.– Eighteen endangered black-footed ferrets have new homes in Yavapai and Coconino counties this week after the …
New batch of endangered black-footed ferrets released in northern Arizona Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) celebrated the bipartisan passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 in the House on Monday, highlighting …
Ciscomani Champions House Passage of Water Bill, Securing Wins for Southern Arizona Read More
For years, a bumper sticker has circulated in Flagstaff. “Don’t PHX FLG.” The message was simple: do not let Flagstaff become Phoenix. It once sounded like a local joke. Now, …
How Phoenix Refugees Are Driving Flagstaff’s Affordability Crisis Read More
Living in the Southwest changes the way distance feels. A neighboring city may be an hour away, another state can be part of a weekend drive, and Mexico can be …
When Crossing a Border Changes the Math on a Major Expense Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON — Numerous Postal Service authorities, emergency responders, and community members gathered at the Clifton Post Office on Tuesday morning to honor postal clerk Mary Schwarz …
‘Angels in Clifton’: USPS Honors Postal Clerk & Police Officer for Saving Baby’s Life Read More
Deadline is Monday, Sept. 28 Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Non-profit and charitable organizations serving Safford residents can now apply for municipal financial support as the City of Safford …
City of Safford Open for FY2027 Non-Profit Funding Applications Read More