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Louis Camargo Castro, 82, of San Jose, California, passed away on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. Louis was born in El Paso, Texas, due to his father’s military …
Obituary for Louis C. Castro, Esq. Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Klinton “Kamikaze” Whitmire, 33, a proud Pima High School graduate and 10-year U.S. Army combat engineer veteran, is on the verge of becoming another …
Pima native Klinton “Kamikaze” Whitmire is chasing an MMA title on June 13 in Las Cruces Read More
New video highlights wildlife managers keeping communities safe and tips for preventing human-bear interactions Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PINETOP — Summer is the peak season for black bear activity in rural communities …
AZGFD: Stay safe and help keep bears wild Read More
Legal matters touch many parts of daily life. From the way we work to how we spend money, rules shape our routines. Staying informed helps you stay safe and confident. …
Legal Issues and Their Impact on Everyday Lifestyle Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD/THATCHER — Law enforcement agencies from across Graham County came together Friday to support the Special Olympics through its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. According to …
Local law enforcement unite for Special Olympics Torch Run Read More
Column By Mike Bibb Apparently, the Safford City Council is discussing the feasibility of constructing a new city hall, fire station, and recreational center. Costs? Somewhere in the tens of millions …
Editorial: Hey, let’s spend some money Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers there are no lane restrictions or road closures planned on U.S. Highway 60 east of Superior, between mileposts …
No restrictions or closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami April 20-24 Read More
Thatcher track girls dominate in Benson By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The Safford Rotary track meet will have 18 teams on Friday, April 17. The field events begin at 10 …
Rotary meet draws 18 teams on Friday Read More
The Gila Valley experiences a wide range of temperatures depending on the season, from scorching hot 100+ Fahrenheit temperatures during the summer months to lows of 30F come the winter. …
Crystal Clear: The Gila Valley Guide to Car Window Care Read More
By Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Department of Music will present its annual Spring Sing concert series with a compelling new production, “Deliverance,” on Friday, April 24, at …
EA’s Spring Sing returns with a powerful new production, ‘Deliverance’ Read More