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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
Contributed Article GRAHAM COUNTY – Many families in the Gila Valley are unable to afford cold-weather apparel for their children or even themselves. With so many people struggling financially, your …
Gila Valley Ministerial Association collecting coats for the less fortunate Read More
Photo By Lori Dugan/EAC: The ‘Highly Reactive’ team from Pima High School, composed of, from left, Sadie Morris, Kiley Scorse, Kali Nelson, and Brooke Chlarson, received first place medals and …
EAC’s 24th annual Student Chemistry Adventure brings chemistry to life for high school students Read More
Contributed Photo: Carolyn Ticer, the Emergency Department’s Unit Clerk, shows her excitement after winning the raffle for a Yeti Tundra 45 cooler. Contributed Article SAFFORD – National Volunteers Month is …
MGRMC Auxiliary announces raffle winners Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Auto dealers packed the room at an early morning Safford City Council work session Friday to express their opposition to a proposed sales tax increase on …
Safford City Council rejects proposal to increase sales tax on single-item purchases greater than $5,000 Read More