The Gila Herald

San Carlos Apache Tribe supports passage of the “Save Oak Flat from Foreign Mining Act” and submits Congressional testimony opposing the proposed Resolution Copper Mine

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 - by News Director

Contributed Photo/Courtesy Sacred Land Film Project: Oak Flat, Chich’il Bildagoteel, is at the center of a dispute between the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Resolution Copper. Chairman Terry Rambler warns …

Sports

Duncan tennis girls triumphant in own tourney

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 - by News Director

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Kaylee Kempton (3-1) follows the ball into her racket for a return. The Duncan No. 1 singles seed is also on the No. 1 doubles team. …

Editorials

Editorial: Safety advocates vs. industry shysters

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 - by News Director

Column By John Young Pete Buttigieg chose his words with care. In an MSNBC interview, the secretary of transportation easily could have scapegoated someone for the disaster at East Palestine, …

Lifestyles / Local News

Use your tax credit to help feed those in need

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 - by News Director

Contributed Photo: Help those in need by utilizing your tax credit to help supply food banks in Clifton and Duncan. Contributed Article GREENLEE COUNTY – “The Clifton & Duncan Food …

Local News

Head-on collision on Highway 191

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 - by News Director

Contributed Photo/Courtesy Ryan Blan: Authorities are investigating and clearing a severe collision on U.S. Highway 191. The crash reportedly took place at about 11:43 a.m. Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – …

Arizona News

Senator Kelly welcomes commerce’s first steps to implement his CHIPS law

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 - by News Director

Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Sen. Mark Kelly, shown enjoying a hamburger and a drink during a previous visit to Graham County, reports on the status of new microchip manufacturing …

Events

Book sale to help build new Pima Public Library

March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 - by News Director

Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Pima Public Library is selling books to help raise funds to build a new building near the Pima Elementary School. Contributed Article PIMA – …

Local News

Alleged drunk driver tussles with an off-duty cop on road

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 - by News Director

Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Levi Smth, 30, was booked into jail on a DUI charge after allegedly fighting with an off-duty officer in the middle of the road. By Jon Johnson …

Editorials

Editorial: Moon, Jupiter, Venus & Alec

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 - by News Director

Detailed images of the moon comprised of more than 200,000 photographs compiled by Andrew McCarthy and planetary scientist Connor Matherne. Column By Mike Bibb When gazing west in the early …

Local News

Safford Police assist wandering child before winter storm

March 2, 2023March 3, 2023 - by News Director

Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Report to be forwarded to DCS By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Safford Police Department returned a wandering 2-year-old child back to his parent …