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TweetPinShareContributed Article SAFFORD – Christmas may still be a few months away, but the Safford Police Department is already preparing to bring holiday joy to children and families throughout the …
Safford Police Department Opens Angel Tree Nominations Early to Help Local Families This Christmas Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Have some unsightly trash around your home you’d like to haul to the dump? How about getting rid of it at no charge? For …
Free landfill dumping during Community Pride Days on October 15 – 17 Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports THATCHER — Local pride is paying off for Thatcher High School. The home of the Eagles has officially been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 …
Thatcher in the running for T-Mobile sports grant Read More
TweetPinShareA workshop to help local businesses pursue government contracts By Jessica Cluff/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center (EAC SBDC), in partnership with the Arizona APEX Accelerator, …
EA SBDC presents “Getting Contract Ready” Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Local families and book lovers across Graham and Greenlee counties are invited to join the Safford City-Graham County Library in honoring country icon Dolly …
Safford City-Graham County Library Invites Community to Celebrate ‘Give Like Dolly Day’ on Sept. 25 Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Downtown Safford is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors this weekend for the 20th Annual NatureSweet SalsaFest, bringing road closures, detour routes, and handicap …
Downtown Safford Set for Street Closures, Traffic Detours Ahead of 20th Annual SalsaFest Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College invites the community to enjoy a full schedule of music, theater and special events throughout October. The lineup includes student and community performers, …
EA Fine Arts announces fall season of music, theater and art Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson/Gila Heraldjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Paintbrushes flew, and community members of all ages turned out Saturday morning to leave their mark on a vibrant new landmark at the Safford …
Paintbrushes ride the rails at Safford Library Community Mural Paint Day Read More
TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College will host an informational session Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. in Room 118 of the Academic Programs Building for those interested in …
EAC to host informational session on proposed BA’s in elementary and secondary education Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — The Gila Valley Arts Council is kicking off its 2026–2027 performance season with an evening of fiery rhythms, soulful Spanish guitar, and world-class dance …
Gila Valley Arts Council Opens Performance Season with World-Class Flamenco Read More