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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: SalsaFest Spicy 17 People’s and Judge’s Choice winner Doreen Grove holds up one of her checks next to her husband, Eddie, with presenters from CMI. By …
SalsaFest Spicy 17: A success at every turn Read More
Photo By Stan Bonifacio Sports Photography: Izaiah Alvarado returns a kickoff back across midfield. Blue Ridge spoiled Safford’s Homecoming, 14-13. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The visiting Blue Ridge …
Turnovers doom Safford against Blue Ridge Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A Safford Middle School student was arrested after reportedly making threats to shoot fellow students and bomb the school. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Juvenile arrested after threatening middle school shooting and bombing Read More
By Callie Walters/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Teen Theatre proudly presents Speed Dating and Light Sabers from Sept. 27 – 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lee Little Theater. Speed dating …
EAC Teen Theatre presents Speed Dating and Light Sabers Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Juan Ramirez, 44, was booked on charges of aggravated DUI, criminal damage, and leaving the scene of an accident. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Juan Ramirez, …
DUI suspect jailed after striking a vehicle and failing to yield to police Read More
Photo By Adrienne Washington/Cronkite News: Yuma officials address the House Homeland Security Committee and express their issues with having to shoulder the burden of caring for an influx of immigrants. By …
Yuma official says cost of caring for migrants ‘not sustainable’ for county Read More
Alburquerque, New Mexico Column By Mike Bibb It’s not rocket science – sometimes, state governors make fools of themselves. In her quest to impose a 30-day restriction on lawful gun …
Editorial: Sometimes, state governors make fools of themselves Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Emilio Roybal (1) netted 16 yards on four carries against Blue Ridge. The Morenci senior was one of six backs contributing to the 210 rushing yards. …
Morenci, Benson, Safford, Thatcher to regroup Read More
Photo Courtesy ADOT: ADOT has released its final 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. Shown is the part of the Loop 303 near Phoenix. State Transportation Board will review at its …
ADOT releases final Long Range Transportation Plan Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Op-Ed By Jeanette Aston/Executive Director Mt. Graham Safe House SAFFORD – As October approaches, we wanted to remind you that it’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month—an …
Editorial: Time to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month Read More