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The endangered Mount Graham red squirrel was almost pushed to extinction by a 2017 wildfire that cut its population to an estimated 33 animals, but a survey this year showed …
Mount Graham red squirrel makes a comeback, but not out of the woods yet Read More
Photo Courtesy of Sen. Martha McSally’s Office: Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, choked up once or twice during an emotional farewell on the Senate floor in which she said “serving and …
In emotional Senate farewell, McSally thanks voters, wishes Kelly well Read More
Government leaders to meet Thursday to discuss possible new mitigation efforts By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The increase of positive tests for COVID-19, recent deaths attributed to the …
Graham County has ‘community spread’ of COVID-19 Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: Jimmy M. Contreras The Safford Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. Notification must be made …
Sex offender notification for Jimmy M. Contreras Read More
Total cases now at 1,745 with 994 recovered 718 active cases and 33 deaths By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Another Safford resident has died after contracting COVID-19. According to …
Another Safford resident succumbs to COVID-19 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Safford Police Department and Department of Child Services (DCS) are investigating a young girl’s pregnancy for possible sexual …
Police investigating young girl’s pregnancy for sexual assault Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Last year, then senior Calvin Dunning worked on getting an advantage on his Saint Johns’ opponent during a Dec. 10, 2019 home dual meet. Resuming …
AIA recommends postponing start of winter sports seasons Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from November 10, 2020, through November 16 , 2020. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking …
Jail Booking Report for November 10 – 16 Read More
Photo for illustration purposes Program made possible by the purchase of pet tag engraving machine Contributed Article/Courtesy Graham County GRAHAM COUNTY – Graham County is happy to announce the purchase …
Graham County offers free pet tags Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: A young girl secures her mask with loops over her ears. Total cases now at 1,720 with 984 recovered, 704 active cases and 32 deaths By …
Graham County has more than 700 active cases of COVID-19 Read More