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Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: With processing centers being inundated, the Border Patrol has begun releasing migrants on their own recognizance with scheduled court hearings. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. …
Border Patrol begins releasing migrants in Arizona Read More
Photo By Jim Clark/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: A Mexican Gray wolf is pictured here in 2006. There were 114 wolves recorded in Arizona and New Mexico at the beginning …
Mexican gray wolf listed as a subspecies, keeps endangered status Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The sixth annual Community Baby Shower will be at the Safford City-Graham County Library on Friday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The saying goes …
Community Baby Shower is Friday at Safford Library Read More
Charles Grant Benson of York, also known to others as “Red”, passed into eternity at the age of 71 after a 42-year-long battle with cancer. He finally lost the fight …
Obituary for Charles Grant Benson Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Two uncared for dogs died shortly after being placed in a Safford Animal Control vehicle. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Two dogs left abandoned …
Uncared for dogs die after being picked up by Safford Animal Control Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: EAC Polynesian Club members perform a traditional “Haka” war dance during the SDA Best of Safford Awards Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday. Pictured are, from left, Jason …
Usual suspects take home honors at Best of Safford Awards Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Crispin and Mary Coronado celebrate being named as the 48 Hour Makeover winner by SDA President Danny Smith and Amber Hogle. By Jon Johnson …
Artists chosen for Downtown mural; business selected for 48 Hour Makeover Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A intoxicated man who thought his keys were stolen from the Bull Pen bar actually just dropped them when he went to get into his …
Intoxicated man drops keys after leaving bar; calls cops to report them stolen Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Column By Melissa Martin, PhD. “When families are invited to share their stories, folktales, and culture, there are a number of benefits for children, families, …
Editorial: Pass on family heritage Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Michael Neely, 26, was booked into the jail on two charges of aggravated assault/domestic violence. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The couple told the same …
Man booked for aggravated assault despite girlfriend denying incident Read More