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Photo By Alberto Mariani/Cronkite News: Chris Luna chants traditional hymns at a protest in Phoenix in February, when members of the group Apache Stronghold rallied on the eve of a hearing …
Fight over Oak Flat mine draws support of diverse religious groups Read More
Dr. Hugh Newell Weech, DVM, passed away at his home in Poway, California on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was 82 years old. In 1967, “Doc” Weech opened the first …
Obituary for Dr. Hugh Weech Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Deryk Martinez, 30, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, and possession of drug paraphernalia. By Jon Johnson …
Alleged fentanyl dealer arrested at local hotel Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 27 – May 4, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for April 27 – May 4 Read More
Courtesy ADOT Traffic will be routed off and on I-10 using the exit and entrance ramps Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT WILLCOX – Motorists on both east- and westbound Interstate 10 near …
I-10 to close in both directions near Willcox on May 7-10 Read More
Melissa Walker died Monday afternoon after being ejected from her SUV during a rollover crash on Bryce/Eden Road. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The woman who tragically died after …
Woman in fatal single-vehicle collision identified Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Safford Public Works Director Lance Henrie, Joyce Porter, and Safford City Council member Arnold Ortega pose for a picture during a presentation Wednesday recognizing …
Drinking fountain/bottle filler donated to Safford Pool Read More
Former EAC Gila Monster Mike James goes for a bucket against the Boston Celtics in his debut. On Monday, the Brooklyn Nets inked James to a second, 10-day contract. By …
Former EAC baller Mike James making most of second stint in the NBA Read More
Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje will return to Safford to host a workout at the Graham County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 22, from 9 – 11 a.m. Staff Reports …
Work out with MMA standout Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – For the second consecutive day, the Graham County Department of Health and Human Services have announced a Safford death from COVID-19. The health department …
Another Safford resident’s death attributed to COVID-19 for the second consecutive day Read More