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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A recreational vehicle that was being utilized as a residence burned to the ground on April 5, and the overuse of electrical extension …
RV fire blamed on electrical overload Read More
GLENWOOD, NEW MEXICO — Everyone is invited to “A Tale of Two Tails,” a unique public event Friday, April 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Glenwood Community Park in …
Catch up on outdoor sports at ‘A Tale of Two Tails’ in New Mexico Read More
Meet draws state’s Top 5 individual entrants By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The 2025 Safford Rotary Track and Field meet will have some of the state’s top performers in attendance …
Dawgs host Safford Rotary Track meet Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy Greenlee County DUNCAN – Greenlee County is pleased to announce that Justine Holguin has been named the county’s new Events Coordinator. Her primary responsibilities will be the County …
Holguin announced as Greenlee County Events Coordinator Read More
The annual Safford Spring Festival returns to the Safford City Hall Lawn on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. This vibrant weekend of celebration will bring together the best …
Safford Spring Festival showcases Southern Arizona wine Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Opening a new business and staying afloat for a year is an accomplishment. Continually running a business successfully for more than 70 years is …
Downtown Association recognizes longtime Downtown businesses at annual luncheon Read More
Op-Ed By State Representative John Gillette I’ve spent my life studying strategy—not just the battlefield kind, but the kind that wins wars before they’re even fought. I served 35 years …
Op-Editorial: Tariffs aren’t the problem – they’re the plan Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy AZ House of Representatives PHOENIX – Arizona schools will soon have stronger policies in place to keep students focused on learning and off their phones during the school day, …
New Arizona law cracks down on classroom cellphone distractions to keep focus on education Read More
Young wildlife found in a yard or in the field is rarely abandoned PHOENIX — With the arrival of warmer spring weather, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is …
AZGFD: Leave baby wildlife alone Read More
By Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER—Eastern Arizona College’s Art Department invites the public to the annual Exit Show, a student art exhibition showcasing the creativity and talent of EAC’s emerging artists. The Exit …
EAC Art Department to host annual Exit Show Read More