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The following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 6 – 12, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for May 6 – 12 Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Do you have large, unsightly trash or items on your property you’d like to dispose of but can’t seem to make it to the …
Safford offers free large refuse disposal with its ‘Community Clean-Up Trailer’ Read More
Fire at 3,137 acres with 29 percent containment as of Monday night By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — The Bryce Fire’s fire lines continued to hold near Fort Thomas …
Bryce Fire lines holding through Red Flag days Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – Thatcher tallied 142.7 points to place first, Morenci was second (104.5), Pima third (101.1), Safford fourth (30.2), and San Simon fifth (13.5) on May 1. …
Thatcher places first in Safford Rotary meet Read More
Meet draws five EAJHA schools By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD—The 2025 Eastern Arizona Junior High Association Safford Rotary Track and Field meet was held May 1. Morenci placed first with 151 …
Wildcats take Safford Rotary Track meet Read More
Column By John Young If they come after Stockholm, they’ll come after us. Stockholm. Sweden. Yeah, there. The White House says Stockholm must root out diversity, equity and inclusion — …
Editorial: My town’s a DEI bastion; throw the book at us Read More
Tucson – Due to severe and extreme drought conditions and an uptick in fire activity, Arizona State, federal agencies, and Tribal agencies representing southeast Arizona plan to implement Stage 2 fire …
Fire activity and dry conditions prompt Stage 2 fire restrictions in Southeastern Arizona Read More
Firefighters are preparing for critical fire weather on Monday and Tuesday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — Despite the frightening image above, firefighters managed to keep the Bryce Fire …
Bryce Fire lines holding through Fort Thomas Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo GLENDALE — Four teams remained in contention for the 2005 state title following the quarterfinals on May 7. The Top four-ranked teams met for the semifinals in …
Pusch Ridge edges Thatcher Tennis in state semifinals Read More
Article Courtesy Graham Economic Partnership SAFFORD – Twenty-four years of economic development studies mention that one way to grow employment in the Gila Valley is to help our local entrepreneurs …
Graham Economic Partnership presents ‘Capital Raising for your Small Business’ Read More