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Contributed Photo: Biodiversity mascots Buzz the bee and Chira the bat pose with volunteers from Morenci operations.The two mascots are part of a biodiversity program Morenci helps present to local …
Morenci Operations honored with three environmental awards Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Mario Sanchez was arrested for stealing liquor from Walmart. Swipes booze from Walmart By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Mario Lorenzo Sanchez, 30, was arrested for shoplifting …
Serial shoplifter strikes again Read More
Danny Lee Nelson passed away Nov. 28. He was born in Safford on Feb. 19, 1955, to Mrs. Evelyn Jo (Foster) Nelson and Hyrum Nelson. Danny was raised in the …
Obituary for Danny Lee Nelson Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: EAC announced Tuesday that it would end its football program. By Kris McBride THATCHER – After a careful review of the logistical and financial viability …
Eastern Arizona College announces an end to its football program Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Early morning hours and high-grade concentrated marijuana combined to equate to a man passing out at a traffic light and being arrested Thursday morning. …
Man high on concentrated pot passes out at a traffic light Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: More than 160 UDAs were taken into custody overnight near Lukeville. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection AJO – Agents assigned to …
Large group apprehensions of UDAs continue near Ajo Read More
Contributed Article Mark your calendars because the Safford City-Graham County Library will be holding its annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 13. This holiday tradition includes something for every …
Safford City-Graham County Library’s Open House is December 13 Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 3, 2018, through Dec. 9, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report December 3 – 9 Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The town of Pima Community Wish Tree still has tags left to fulfill, and the cutoff date to take a tag is coming quick. By Jon …
Time running out to participate in Pima Community Wish Tree Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Michael Holmes was arrested and booked into the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on charges of possession of a dangerous drug, possession of a dangerous drug for …
Lack of insurance, parking skills lead to drug bust Read More