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By Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER – Young basketball players from across the region are invited to improve their skills this summer at the 2026 Gila Monster Hoopsters Basketball Camp hosted by …
EA to host Gila Monster Hoopsters basketball camp Read More
Have you ever stepped outside early in the morning and felt an immediate sense of wonder looking at our beautiful local mountains? The Gila Valley has a unique way of …
Embracing the Great Outdoors: A Guide to Exploring Gila Valley Natural Wonders in 2026 Read More
Many vaping consumers may focus entirely on flavors or oil quality, ignoring the actual device in their hands. The hardware responsible for heating your oil matters just as much as …
A Simple Consumer Guide to Safe Vape Hardware Standards Read More
Richard John Harper, affectionately known to family and friends as “Papa,” “Dickie,” and “Bird Legs,” passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, at the age of …
Obituary for Richard John Harper Read More
By Lori Dugan/EA MOUNT GRAHAM – Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park is inviting the public to experience one of Arizona’s most unique science adventures through the 2026 Mount Graham International …
Public invited to explore world-class telescopes through 2026 Mount Graham Observatory tours Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports PIMA — A local artisan is reeling in national recognition after being selected for a historic freshwater fishing project. Brady Sparkes, a professional fish taxidermist based …
Pima Taxidermist Selected to Recreate Arizona State Record Bass Read More
Column By Mike Bibb Recently took this picture of an impressive afternoon cloud formation over the San Simon Valley in southeastern Graham County. The structures are Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery …
Editorial: Afternoon Storms Read More
By Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER — EA Cosmetology is now welcoming clients at its new location, providing affordable beauty services while helping students gain valuable hands-on experience under the supervision of …
EA Cosmetology opens new salon location, welcomes community clients Read More
When was the last time you and your partner had a long conversation without your phone, work, or household responsibilities interrupting you? And when was the last time you decided …
5 Ideal Destinations in Mexico for a Romantic Couple’s Escape Read More
There is a funny thing that happens when people plan a vacation. The trip starts as a chance to rest, reconnect, or get away from the usual routine. Then, little …
Why Travelers Are Choosing Fewer, Better Vacation Experiences Read More