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TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: Clifton Peak, in the foreground, is obscured in a haze from smoke possibly contributed by three separate wildfires. Haze has obscured views in Graham and …
Salt, Gin, and Griffin fires possibly contributing to haze in the Graham and Greenlee counties Read More
TweetPinShareIncreased tests not associated with school reopenings By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After peaking in mid-July, the rate of new COVID-19 positive tests had decreased significantly in Graham County …
Sudden jump in COVID-19 numbers in Graham County Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy the Biden Campaign: The memory of the late Sen. John McCain, right, an Arizona Republican, was invoked this week by the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, …
Whose party is it? Democrats cite Republican support for Biden Read More
TweetPinShareU.S. Census Bureau Photo Construction, utilities fared better than other sectors in Phase 1 By Jane A Callen/U.S. Census Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. – In mid-May 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau …
Census Bureau launches Phase 2 Small Business Pulse Survey Read More
TweetPinShareLocal First Arizona Foundation to issue grants to businesses required to close during the pandemic Contributed Article PHOENIX – The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to …
Arizona Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant Program accepting applications August 20 Read More
TweetPinShareSmugglers identified as 18-year-old residents of Rio Rico Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection RIO RICO – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two teenagers attempting to smuggle cocaine, meth, …
Border Patrol seizes nearly $2 million in hard narcotics near Peña Blanca Lake Read More TweetPinShareGreenlee County hasn’t had a positive test for two weeks By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After peaking in mid-July, the rate of new COVID-19 positive tests has decreased significantly …
COVID-19 positive test rates slowing in Gila Valley, state Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto From Video Still: Eva Longoria, serving as moderator, speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17. By Kylie Cochrane/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Tucson …
A convention without convening: Democrats open virtual nominating event Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Tech. Sgt. Kasey Phipps/Oklahoma Air National Guard: The Oklahoma Army National Guard, like many National Guard units throughout the U.S., has helped states with contract tracing. By Hannah …
Slow COVID-19 test results prevent effective contract tracing, health expert says Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/By Paul McClellan: This is the view from the top of Coyote Mountain toward Kitt Peak southwest of Tucson. Acquisition will improve hunting and recreational opportunities Contributed Article/Courtesy …
BLM acquires land near Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area Read More