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Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Eric William Lopez, 46, was sentenced April 28 to 14 years in prison for possession of a dangerous drug for sale, possession of a dangerous drug, and …
Meth dealer sentenced to 14 years in prison Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford officer arrested two drivers on Tuesday, April 28, in separate DUI traffic stops. The first stop came at about …
Safford Police continue to take allegedly impaired drivers off the streets Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act makes grants available Contributed Article PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has received a $36.2 million grant …
ADOT awarded $36.2 million in emergency funds for rural transit Read More
Cronkite News still image By Alexa Fuenmayor/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Despite the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to aid businesses threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, small farms are being left further …
Small farms struggle to get federal relief funds or emergency help from USDA Read More
14 pending tests should be completed by Monday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Two new positive tests for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Graham County have been confirmed on …
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Graham County; now up to 20 positive tests Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Two-time all-region honoree Angel Ontiveros batted second in the 2020 line-up. The Morenci senior led the team in home runs (9) while batting .465 (40-86, 39 …
Morenci 2020 softball girls halted below .500 Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Gila River wildfire reignited Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Thatcher/Safford – The Gila River wildfire that began April 29 reignited early Saturday afternoon. The fire …
Gila River wildfire reignites Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci resident Daniel Luna allows Amanda Gray to show him how to put on a fabric mask. The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services …
Graham County now up to 18 total positive tests for COVID-19 Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Bobby Joe Reynolds was arrested for aggravated DUI on Thursday, April 21, after allegedly crashing a recently purchased motorcycle …
Man arrested for aggravated DUI after fleeing from motorcycle crash Read More
Watch EAC’s 2020 virtual commencement by clicking these links to the college’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. By Kris McBride THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College will honor the Class of …
EAC to honor Class of 2020 at first virtual commencement in its 131-year history Read More