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Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Pima senior Kaleb Blair tries a few yards against Morenci defenders Maddux Martinez (88) and Derek Saenz (3). The Roughriders tied the score at 15-15 with …
Wildcats get bye for 2A play-in game after Pumas forfeit due to COVID-19 Read More
More than 1,000 listed as being recovered By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – COVID-19 continues its rapid increase in Graham County, with 70 new cases in the last two days. …
COVID-19 continues rapid increase in Graham County Read More
Photo By Diane Drobka: Gila Valley Hiking Club volunteers began work at the Owl Creek Campground, delineating the trail with rocks By Diane Drobka GILA BOX – Volunteers from the …
National Public Lands Day volunteers create a new trail Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald A one-of-a-kind e-commerce site showcasing the most unique products and experiences from Arizona’s local businesses and standout entrepreneurs Contributed Article Phoenix — Just in time …
Local First Arizona launches the Shop Arizona Marketplace, get shopping November 23 Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher senior Mikaela Jorgensen serves during a home match with Blue Ridge Oct. 24. She broke a 23-23 set one tie as the Eagles went on …
Eagles face Crusaders in 3A state volleyball semifinals Saturday Read More
Despite adult use of marijuana becoming legal in Arizona starting Nov. 30 and those previously convicted allowed to expunge their crimes, local police are still citing adults for simple possession …
Local police still issuing drug charges for marijuana even though it will soon be legal Read More
File Photo By Stan Bonifacio: Jejdrique Chavez posterizes T.J. Reed on a dunk after a steal in the fourth period of Safford’s 63-61 victory over rival Thatcher last year. The …
AIA postpones winter sports until January Read More
File Photo By Walt Mares: Santa Claus waves from a much smaller version of a haul truck in the Freeport McMoran parade entry of the 22nd Annual Clifton Festival of …
Safford Light Parade canceled Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Pima School District will revert to distance learning for Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24. In-person instruction is scheduled to resume Monday, Nov. …
Pima to utilize distance learning for Thanksgiving week Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Numerous police vehicles from multiple agencies close off Hoopes Avenue in Daley Estates on Wednesday while dealing with an intoxicated and suicidal subject who was in …
Police end standoff with suicidal subject in Thatcher safely Read More