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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Congressman Tom O’Halleran responds to a question during an EAC Town Hall event earlier this year. O’Halleran issued a notice Monday regarding proposed tariff increases. …
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TweetPinSharePhoto By Dexter K. Oliver: Fifteen volunteers and biologists swarm around one Mexican gray wolf being crammed into a transport cage within a holding pen at the Sevilleta NWR. Column …
Editorial: Wolves behind the scenes Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12) is a celebration honoring mothers. It is an annual occasion to revere moms. History of Mother’s Day After her mother died …
Editorial: How do you celebrate your mother? Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Melissa Martin “The anniversary of the April 18, 1945, death of the great Ernie Pyle is a time to reflect on the way newspaper columnists connect, educate, comfort, …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: ‘To Hell and Gone’ star Carr Cavender flips over an SUV while filming a stunt for the movie in Downtown Safford. Review By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
‘To Hell and Gone’: A modern Spaghetti Western that’s a pleasure to devour Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Avalon Johnson enjoys getting wet at the Thatcher Splash Pad. Column By Melissa Martin Summer is a season for running in the yard, swimming, and …
Editorial: Summer safety tips for children Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Diane Drobka: A Mohave rattlesnake coils in a defensive and threatening manner. The snake bit Diane Drobka’s dog after an encounter while hiking in the desert south of …
Editorial: Springtime brings out desert dwellers, including rattlesnakes Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Dexter K. Oliver: The friendly Forest Service mule named Little Bit died a gruesome death along with the Forest Service horses Diesel and Snip. Column By Dexter K. …
Editorial: Crocodile Tears over dead horses Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Immigrants are processed by the Border Patrol. Column By Melissa Martin I have a habit of glancing at the back of quarters to …
Editorial: Immigrants are humans Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Column By Melissa Martin, PhD. “When families are invited to share their stories, folktales, and culture, there are a number of benefits for children, families, …
Editorial: Pass on family heritage Read More