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Contributed Photo: Jeremiah Martinez and the Pima Roughriders escaped Scottsdale with a 23-20 victory. Tuddy Smart intercepts Scottsdale quarterback Jack Atkinson in the end zone on this play. Martinez carries …
Pima holds off Scottsdale Christian Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Michael Casillas (7) runs through the lanes provided by teammates. The Morenci senior scored three TDs while averaging 11.5 (18-207) yards per carry, and accounted for …
Morenci dominates Benson Read More
File photo courtesy Maricopa County Elections Department: Independents have always played a large part in Arizona politics, but they also became the largest group of voters in the state this …
Independents, with a lowercase i, are now Arizona’s biggest voter group Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Assistant coach Esai Venagas directs the linemen during a sled pushing drill. The Morenci offensive line was newly assembled, with only four-year starter Austyn Nelson returning …
Wildcats meet Bobcats in Benson on Friday Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Duncan senior Sean Webb (16) turns to hand off to Joseph Nandino (37). The freshman was one of four Wildkats advancing the ball against Fort Thomas. …
Duncan travels to San Manuel on Friday Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Elsa Seballos mans the front of Mi Casa Tortilla Factory during a recent burro fundraiser in conjunction with the Safford Women’s Club for the Mt. Graham …
Mi Casa Tortilla Factory gets a reprieve through the holidays Read More
Photo By Dexter K. Oliver: “Last Goodbye” is the final installation in a series of what the late, great Dutch Salmon of High Lonesome Books in Silver City, New Mexico …
Editorial: Banned in Duncan Read More
Photo Courtesy ADOT With no scheduled highway closures, focus on being an alert driver Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – With the forecast calling for lower temperatures but also possible monsoon …
ADOT’s Safety Message: Plan ahead for Labor Day road trips Read More
File Photo By Diane Drobka: Arizona’s amazing sunsets provide one of the best times to enjoy bird watching. ARIZONA – There are 363 rehab centers specializing in treating alcohol and …
From grand to grounding: How Arizona’s natural beauty helps with addiction recovery Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION RESERVATION – A woman missing out of Safford since Aug. 17 was found deceased on the Tohono O’odham Nation Reservation on Aug. 23 …
Missing Safford woman found deceased on Tohono O’odham Nation west of Tucson Read More