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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MORENCI — High above the Gila Valley on Lawson Stadium’s historic hill, a battle of feline mascots promised high stakes on Friday night. But as the …
Benson stays perfect with second-half domination over Morenci Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Combining cutting-edge sports tech with family entertainment, the Mt. Graham Golf Club officially launched its new Toptracer driving range with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on …
Toptracer Technology Arrives at Mt. Graham Golf Club Read More
Op-Ed By Arizona State Representative Gail Griffin Arizona has always understood that housing and water are connected. The 1980 Groundwater Management Act required new subdivisions in Active Management Areas to …
Editorial: Republicans Offered Water Solutions; Hobbs Vetoed Them Read More
By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — Balancing respect for departed loved ones with the realities of budget constraints and labor shortages, the Pima Town Council tackled an ongoing dilemma …
Pima exploring ways to maintain Pima Cemetery Read More
By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAN JOSE — A report of gunfire near the Gila River sparked a multi-agency response last Friday afternoon, though deputies ultimately determined that individuals in …
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Report of Gunfire Near San Jose Diversion Dam Read More
Maybe you have one two-week trip abroad next spring and nothing else on the calendar. Or maybe your year looks more like a conference in March, a family wedding in …
Single-Trip vs Annual Travel Insurance: Which One Fits Your Plans? Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Greenlee County Adult Detention Facility from Sept. 17 – 23, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Greenlee County Jail Booking Report for September 17 – 23, 2026 Read More
By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com DUNCAN — An 18-year-old Clifton man is facing six serious felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting and choking a 15-year-old girl in a date-rape situation …
Snapchat hookup gone bad; Clifton man accused of date-raping 15-year-old Duncan girl Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports WASHINGTON — Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation are calling on federal leaders to deliver emergency funding to Grand Canyon National Park following a devastating series of …
Arizona Lawmakers Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Catastrophic Floods, Wildfires Read More
Column By Mike Bibb “Don’t let people tell you Socialism is awesome. Communism isn’t an economic system… it’s a death machine. More than a hundred million people slaughtered in less than …
Editorial: Socialism Isn’t Awesome Read More