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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Even as the calendar turns to autumn and evening temperatures cool across the Gila Valley, local authorities are reminding residents that daytime heat in …
Sheriff’s Office busts window to free child from trapped truck in afternoon heat Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) celebrated the bipartisan passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 in the House on Monday, highlighting …
Ciscomani Champions House Passage of Water Bill, Securing Wins for Southern Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON — Numerous Postal Service authorities, emergency responders, and community members gathered at the Clifton Post Office on Tuesday morning to honor postal clerk Mary Schwarz …
‘Angels in Clifton’: USPS Honors Postal Clerk & Police Officer for Saving Baby’s Life Read More
TweetPinShareDeadline is Monday, Sept. 28 Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Non-profit and charitable organizations serving Safford residents can now apply for municipal financial support as the City of Safford …
City of Safford Open for FY2027 Non-Profit Funding Applications Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Sept. 15 – 21, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for September 15 – 21, 2026 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 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
TweetPinShareEAC hosts powerful Constitution Day assembly By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Marking the exact date 239 years after the nation’s founding document was signed, Eastern Arizona College hosted …
‘I Bleed Red, White, and Blue’: Former South Vietnamese Refugee Shares Price of Freedom at EAC Constitution Day Read More
TweetPinShareCollision took the life of Clifton man Charles McCargish By Jon Johnsonjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MORENCI — Heavy dust, reduced visibility, and sudden deceleration led to a fatal collision between two massive haul …
Heavy dust blamed in fatal Freeport mine haul truck crash Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson/Gila Heraldjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Authorities are actively investigating the death of an adult male whose body was discovered early Thursday morning outside a residential complex in Safford. According …
Safford Police Department Investigates Death of Male Found Outside Apartment Complex Read More