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SCAT requests a meeting with Republican members of Congress regarding Resolution Copper’s ties to China and the destruction of groundwater aquifers

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Sacred Land Film Project: Oak Flat, Chich’il Bildagoteel, is at the center of a dispute between the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Resolution Copper. Contributed Article SAN CARLOS …

Gila Valley celebrates Pioneer Days

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Randy Hawkins leads a troupe of youngsters along the parade route for the Pioneer Days festivities in Pima on Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – …

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Graham County set to lower property tax rate for fifth year in a row

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Graham County Board of Supervisors will meet on Aug. 7 to decide on a proposed property tax rate reduction. Contributed Article SAFFORD – For …

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Gender reveal smoke bomb has an explosive effect upon arrival

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareGender reveal smoke bombs By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Gender reveal incendiary devices have caused serious issues in the past, and while companies have made strives for safety …

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BLM experiencing vandalism at Safford-area managed lands

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy BLM: The cost to replace bullet-ridden signs along the route to the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area cost taxpayers $2,613. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Bureau …

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Jail Booking Report for July 11 – 18

July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareFollowing is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 11 – 18, 2023. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the …

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Safford Police shoot man threatening with a gun

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Extended street closure for DPS investigation By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Safford officers responded to an argument between an armed man and a utility …

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Birdwatchers gather at Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area after rare bird sighting

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareContributed Photo: A rare male Blue-Black Grassquit (Volatinia jacarina) has been spotted in the Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area. Contributed Article PIMA – Birdwatchers and enthusiasts from near and far are …

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Excessive Heat Warning includes Graham and Greenlee counties

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 - by News Director

TweetPinShareFile Photo By Ralph Freso Staff Reports GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for areas including Graham and Greenlee counties for …

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United Way donates 326K to Pima Fire for breathing apparatus

July 12, 2023April 15, 2025 - by News Director

TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties presented a check for $326,000 to the Pima Fire Department to replace its SCBAs. Pictured are, from left, …