Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more.
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford 2018 graduates, from left, JoPaul Arbizo Jr. and Manny Aparicio sign to play football at Doane University in Nebraska. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Two more Safford football players sign to play in college Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Robert Ordaz was booked into the jail on assault charges as well as disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man on …
Intoxicated man fights with son’s friend, goes to jail Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Border Patrol: A CBP canine led officers to the firewall of a smuggling vehicle, where they found 21 pounds of cocaine. The seizure was one of two over …
Nogales CBP officers make near-record hard drug seizure Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Pima Town Council discusses giving itself raises. Pictured are, from left, Councilor Jesus “Chuy” Cabrera, Mayor C.B. Fletcher, and Vice Mayor Dale Rogers. By Jon …
Pima Mayor, Town Council set to get raises Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Heroin is an equal-opportunity drug that doesn’t care about a person’s ethnicity, religion, sex, or financial status. Once the opiate gets its grip on …
Man falls back into heroin just days out of rehab Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford man was viciously attacked by two pit bull dogs early Thursday morning and had to be treated for multiple injuries at the …
Man hospitalized after vicious dog attack Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 2, 2018, through July 8, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report July 2 – 8 Read More
Contributed Photo: Pima High School students display their Microsoft Office Specialists and Adobe Certified Associates certificates. Contributed Article PIMA – The Arizona Career and Technical Education (CTE) mission is “To …
Pima High School students earn certifications Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County Superior Court Judge Michael D. Peterson said he won’t let his battle against cancer keep him from his work. Judge Peterson back on …
Cancer doesn’t cancel court Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Boomtown took home first place at this year’s Battle of the Bands competition. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The 15th annual Nickel Picnic …
Boomtown takes home honors at Battle of the Bands Read More