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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Editor’s Note: This letter was written to Safford Superintendent A.J. Taylor on Aug. 14 and then shared with the Gila Herald. Dear Mr. Taylor, You …
Letter to the Editor: Reader believes Safford Schools should reopen to in-person instruction Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Kara Harris/Cronkite News Dear Editor: Since Sept 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution has stood strongly on its tripartite system of government. The structure of checks and balances would prevent …
Letter to the Editor: Reader believes President Trump has violated the Constitution Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: A monument honoring first responders is flanked by, from left, Clifton Police Chief Omar Negrete, Greenlee County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Mennen, Clifton police officer Clayton …
Editorial: Abolishing police is absolutely wrong way to go Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares Photo/Gila Herald: More signs such as this one are appearing in Clifton/Morenci area and other parts of Greenlee County urging people to wear protective face masks to help …
Editorial: What, real men don’t wear masks? Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Dear editor: I am a recovered survivor of COVID-19. I’m a victim of coronavirus way back from the December/January clusters that nobody tested or knew …
Letter to the Editor: Reader who identifies as an early COVID-19 survivor rejects Walmart mask mandate Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Volunteers hand out masks at an event in Morenci. Column By Melissa Martin People are adjusting and adapting protective masks to fit every occasion. Creative …
Editorial: To mask or not to mask? That is the question Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Eva Putzova For Congress Dear Editor, Right now, we are living in one of the most dire times in modern history. Over 100,000 people have died in the …
Letter to the Editor: Reader backs Eva Putzova for CD1 Democratic primary Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald Column By Melissa Martin Sizzling sunshine, high humidity, sweltering sweat. The recent heatwave scorches our brain and melts our underwear. Why do soaring temperatures lead …
Editorial: Hot temperatures can provoke tempers Read More
TweetPinShareMob mentality is dangerous Column By Walt Mares I was appalled by what I saw. I saw a mob throwing a statue of Christopher Columbus into a river. It appeared to be a mob that …
Editorial: Let us learn from, not destroy history Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: Three World War II veterans were honored serving as Grand Marshalls of the 2018 Duncan July 4 parade. All three are in their 90s. Sitting …
Editorial: Words liberty, freedom are profaned Read More