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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Firefighters continue to monitor a wildfire burning along the Gila River while protecting property in its way. “We’re just going to monitor this fire and let …
Safford continues to monitor wildfire, protect structures and property Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Chris Chacon is facing 82 counts against him regarding repeated sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 10 and is being held on a $5 …
Child molester jailed Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Congressman Tom O’Halleran responds to a question during an EAC Town Hall event earlier this year. O’Halleran issued a notice Monday regarding proposed tariff increases. …
O’Halleran responds to proposed tariff increases Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Officers removed packages of meth from the doors and quarter panels of the smuggling vehicle. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection TUCSON …
Border Patrol officers seized $1.2 million worth of drugs at Port of San Luis over the weekend Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Crews were battling a wildfire in the desert north of the Copper Canyon subdivision near the Gila River on Monday. Video By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald By …
Fire crews battling wildfire in eastern Safford Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Eric Alvarez is escorted by two detention officers back to the jail to await transfer to ADOC. Alvarez was sentenced to 24 years in prison for …
Judge sentences child molester to maximum aggravated term of 24 years Read More
Photo By Walt Mares: EAC’s Foloric Troupe perform at Morenci’s Cinco de Mayo celebration Saturday at Degrazia Park. By Walt Mares and Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A good time …
Morenci celebrates Cinco de Mayo Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 29, 2019, through May 5, 2019. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report April 29 – May 5 Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A youth rides his ‘lowrider’ trike in the Cinco de Mayo parade through Downtown Safford on Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Mexican heritage was …
Gila Valley celebrates Cinco de Mayo Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: A swing of sophomore Candace Forgach-Aguilar’s bat decided the quarterfinal game’s outcome May 4. The No. 9 batter slapped in the tying and go-ahead runs to …
Wildcats meet Bobcats in state tourney semifinal Friday Read More