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TweetPinShareMinimizing impact on habitat is key to successful wildlife conservation Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — As shed antler hunters begin to scour the backcountry for dropped deer and elk antlers, …
Shed antler hunting from an OHV? Stay on roads and trails Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation amid ongoing water challenges in the West, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have introduced the …
Senators Kelly and Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up Small Water Projects Read More
TweetPinShareFavorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work SPRINGERVILLE — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are planning prescribed fire operations beginning Wednesday, March 18, pending all required approvals. We estimate …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests prepares for prescribed fires on Lakeside Ranger District Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD – Calling all artists who would like to make some nice cash painting a wall in Safford to be enjoyed by all. The Safford …
Library Issues Call to Artists for Mural Project Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT Detour in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on US 60 …
Full closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami March 17-19 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy BLM SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Safford Field Office is planning work through the Great American Outdoors Act to repair and replace recreation facilities and roads in the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area, near Safford. Work is scheduled to begin the week of March 23 and is expected to take approximately one …
BLM to improve amenities and access at Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area Read More
TweetPinShareTips for staying safe outdoors Contributed Article/Courtesy AGFD PHOENIX – Unseasonably warm weather is coming to Arizona, bringing with it an increased risk for rattlesnake encounters. As temperatures rise this …
Above average temps could bring out rattlesnakes Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports DUNCAN – A residence in the Duncan area was deemed a total loss Monday after a house fire. While the structure is a complete loss, there were no …
Duncan house total loss in fire Read More
TweetPinShareCenter is enrolling for the 2026-2027 academic year By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Graham County Supervisor Paul David joined classes at the Sierra Bonita Head Start in Safford on …
Luminaries return to inspire the next generation as Supervisor Paul David reads to Head Start students for Love of Reading Week Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers traveling in Safford and Thatcher to plan for the following lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70, between Reay Lane and …
Plan for ongoing nighttime lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70 in Safford, March 8-23 Read More