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TweetPinShareFor 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
TweetPinShareLiving 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
TweetPinShareBy 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
TweetPinShareDeadline 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
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Sept. 15 – 21, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for September 15 – 21, 2026 Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By John Young Four years ago, as he sent troops and tanks swarming into Ukraine, Vladimir Putin laid down the law about what the media couldn’t say about it. …
Editorial: Our man becomes a formal dictator Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – Beginning in 2027, a new law will require motorcycle owners who renew their motorcycle registration to have a motorcycle license or the endorsement on their …
Motorcycle license needed for registration renewals soonNew law will require motorcycle owners to be licensed to ride in AZ Read More
TweetPinShareWillcox hosts Miami, Saint David this week By Raymundo Frasquillo PIMA – The Ruthie Butler-coached Pima Roughriders (4-7 overall) host the Morenci Wildcats (3-7), and the Sierra Vista ALA Guardians …
Roughriders welcome Wildcats on Monday Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher Netters host Empire on Wednesday By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The Makenna Farr-coached Safford Bulldogs (6-7-2 overall) host Tucson schools, Sabino (2-10) on Monday, Sept. 21, and Tanque Verde …
Dawgs welcome Sabercats, Hawks this week Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Downtown Safford is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors this weekend for the 20th Annual NatureSweet SalsaFest, bringing road closures, detour routes, and handicap …
Downtown Safford Set for Street Closures, Traffic Detours Ahead of 20th Annual SalsaFest Read More