Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more.
TweetPinShareContributed Article RED ROCK – A new poll released by House Majority PAC (HMP) and commissioned by Normington, Petts & Associates shows Marine veteran and retired Drill Instructor JoAnna Mendoza leading Republican Juan …
New Polling shows Democrat candidate JoAnna Mendoza leading incumbent Juan Ciscomani in tight AZ-06 Congressional Race Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CENTRAL — A mountain lion sighting in a Central backyard on Sunday morning triggered a multi-agency response, shifting from an initial plan for peaceful coexistence to …
Mountain Lion Removed After Being Spotted in Central Backyard Tree Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City-Graham County Library was transformed into a bustling scientific laboratory on Thursday, June 18, as a captivated, all-ages crowd gathered for a …
Science Comes Alive: Dry Ice Show Captivates All-Ages Crowd at Safford Library Read More
TweetPinShareDetour in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on U.S. Highway …
Full closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, June 23-25 Read More
TweetPinShareJune 22-28 is the time to recognize the wildlife that keeps Arizona blooming Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — Pollinators are vital to maintaining ecosystems and supporting food production, but their …
AZGFD joins in celebration of Pollinator Week Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports TUCSON — U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani announced his official support for a massive bipartisan legislative package aimed at modernizing benefits, cutting administrative red tape, and expanding …
Ciscomani Backs Sweeping Bipartisan Veterans Package and Major Richard Star Act Read More
TweetPinShare$750 scholarships to be gifted to volunteer, rural area firefighters Contributed Article PHOENIX – The Arizona State Fire Training Committee is proud to announce that registration is open for the …
Arizona Fire Training Committee Opens Scholarship Applications, Registration for 53rd Annual Arizona Fire School Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article SAFFORD — The Board of Directors of United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Patterson as Executive Director, effective immediately. …
Amanda Patterson Named Executive Director of United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Democratic candidates seeking federal, state, and local offices converged on Graham and Greenlee counties on Thursday, June 18, to connect with rural voters ahead …
Democratic Candidates Talk Water, Rural Stability at Graham County Meet-and-Greet Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy San Carlos Apache Tribe SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION—The San Carlos Apache Council has suspended today’s Apache Independence Day celebrations in the wake of a weekend shooting death of …
Apache Independence Day Celebrations suspended after police arrest suspect in Belvado Park shooting death Read More