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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Do you like to swim, bike, or run? Sign up now for the 16th annual Tri Community Tri, presented by Mt. Graham Regional Medical …
The Return of the Triathlon: The 16th Annual Tri Community Tri is Right Around the Corner Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — Local residents curious about the inner workings of law enforcement will soon have an opportunity to step inside the badge as the Safford Police …
Safford Police Department Invites Community to Join 2026 Citizens Academy Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — After low voter turnout in the July 2026 Primary Election, Graham County officials are inviting residents to a public town hall to build voter …
Low primary turnout prompts Graham County to host voter confidence town hall Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — Young readers in Graham County have a new literary adventure awaiting them at the Safford City-Graham County Library. The library is launching its Magic …
Safford Library Launches ‘Magic Pages’ Book Club for Young Readers Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego will visit Graham County on Tuesday, Aug. 11, for a series of high-level meetings with key community sectors, including agricultural …
Senator Ruben Gallego to Visit Graham County for Series of Community Engagement Meetings Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — After more than a decade of demand exceeding available space, EA has opened a new Cosmetology Program facility designed to nearly double student capacity, and …
EA invites community to tour new Cosmetology facility Aug. 13 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER – Eastern Arizona College will welcome Grammy Award-winning country music legends The Gatlin Brothers to the Fine Arts Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, as part …
Country music legends The Gatlin Brothers bring farewell tour to EAC Read More
TweetPinShareSPRINGERVILLE — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will lift all fire restrictions effective at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, including the area closure on Promontory Butte on the Black Mesa …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will lift fire restrictions Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports THATCHER — The Thatcher VFW Auxiliary Post 10385 and the SE AZ Sew and Sews are joining forces to invite the community to a special, hands-on …
Stitching Comfort: Community Sew Day in Thatcher to Support Children of Fallen Heroes Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Looking for a thrilling, educational, and absolutely free family adventure this summer? Mark your calendars because the jungle is coming to the Gila Valley! …
Get Wild! Wild Man Phil’s Live Animal Show Extravaganza Coming to Safford Read More