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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The Gila Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Safford, Arizona, is spreading sweetness this Valentine’s season with their popular annual fundraiser: …
Gila Valley DAR offers its Strawberries for Those You Love fundraiser Read More
TweetPinShareBy Diane Drobka The 33rd annual Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival on January 15-18 showcased two of Graham County’s top birding spots, Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond, with …
Wings Over Willcox features Gila Valley birding sites Read More
TweetPinShareTHATCHER – Eastern Arizona College will host Cash for College, a free scholarship and financial aid event, on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Academic …
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TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Gila Valley Arts Council SAFFORD – The Gila Valley Arts Council is proud to present the Beo String Quartet, Feb. 4, starting at 7 p.m. at the David …
Beo String Quartet to perform at Safford CFA on Feb. 4 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College invites the community to experience an evening of powerful storytelling through music and dance when BYU Living Legends brings its production, Seasons, to campus …
EA welcomes BYU Living Legends to campus with “Seasons” performance Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GOLD CANYON – As the highly anticipated 38th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival prepares to open its gates on Jan. 31, excitement is building not just for visitors, but …
Join the revelry: Arizona Renaissance Festival hosts job fair ahead of 2026 season Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The sixth annual Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza was grounded due to high winds on Monday, but more flights are still scheduled, along with various …
Wind grounds Balloon Extravaganza flight for Monday; Flights still scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College will welcome country music duo, Wildwood, to the Lee Little Theater on Jan. 14, for a live performance benefiting student scholarships. Wildwood, …
Country duo Wildwood to perform at Eastern Arizona College Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza GRAHAM COUNTY —The skies above the Gila Valley are set to be painted with color as the sixth annual New Year’s Balloon Extravaganza takes …
Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza returns with a record fleet and a 160-foot beagle Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The community gathered at Safford City Hall on Friday to celebrate the opening of the Light the World Giving Machines’ stay in the Gila …
Light the World Giving Machines open for business in Safford Read More