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TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy MGRMC THATCHER — Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) is pleased to announce plans to develop a new Urgent Care Center in Thatcher, Arizona. The MGRMC Governing Board …
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center Announces Plans for New Urgent Care Center in Thatcher Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON — A Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office supervisor has been stripped of his rank and suspended following an independent state investigation into an arrest that involved …
Greenlee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Demoted Following DPS Conflict of Interest Investigation Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani announced a major legislative milestone following the full passage of all 12 Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills out of …
Ciscomani Advances $42M in Federal Investments; Secures Key Funding for Graham and Greenlee Counties Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Passersby on Highway 70 have likely noticed the city’s heavy machinery “going to town” recently on a long-abandoned eyesore. On Thursday, the City of …
Safford Clears Long-Vacant Highway 70 Lot for Future Commercial Reuse Read More
TweetPinSharePublic forum webcast to discuss proposals from 6-7 p.m. on July 9; written comments can be submitted to fishregscomments@azgfd.gov Rule changes include catch and release only for largemouth bass at Cluff …
AZGFD seeks public input on proposed changes to 2027-28 Arizona fishing regulations Read More
TweetPinShare SPRINGERVILLE— Due to increased fire danger and for public safety, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Thursday, June 25, at 6 a.m. All partners in the …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports THATCHER — In a major step toward bridging the gap between local education and industrial operations, Open Loop Energy has officially launched a new workforce development …
Open Loop Energy Launches Apprenticeship Partnership with Eastern Arizona College, Welcomes First Intern Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY — Early voting is officially underway in Graham County for the 2026 primary election. County Recorder offices have begun mailing out early ballots to …
Early Voting Begins for Graham County 2026 Primary Election: A Look at the Local Ballot Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Community members, city leaders, and loved ones braved a summer heatwave on Tuesday to gather on the dirt lot that will soon become the …
Groundbreaking Celebrates Vision for Future Mayor Jason Kouts Park Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — The Safford City-Graham County Library is one step closer to transforming its exterior into an artistic landmark, and community members are being asked to …
Safford Library Enters Final Phase for New Exterior Mural; Public Voting Now Open Read More