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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: From left, Jennell Carlock and Patricia Maldonado, of Boulevard Glass are all smiles after being presented with the award for Best of Safford Business Excellence – …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Mrs. Claus and Santa close out the parade. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The 26th annual Safford Light Parade is in the books, and planning is …
Thousands wowed at Safford Light Parade Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Graham County Color Guard stands at attention at the start of the Veterans Day Celebration event at the Graham County Courthouse on Saturday. By Jon …
Graham County celebrates Veterans Day Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: SalsaFest Spicy 17 People’s and Judge’s Choice winner Doreen Grove holds up one of her checks next to her husband, Eddie, with presenters from CMI. By …
SalsaFest Spicy 17: A success at every turn Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Casa Manaña took home Best Dining Experience in 2022. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The local businesses of Safford were lauded Wednesday at the Safford Downtown Association’s …
Best of Safford brings out familiar faces Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Casa Mañana co-owner Adam Hoopes, left, receives an award from Taylor Banks in 2021. Perennial nominee/winner Casa Mañana is up for Best Dining Experience in …
Voting now open for Best of Safford Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The 21st annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Merry Main Street event in Downtown Safford will take place Friday, Nov. 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. This …
Safford Christmas Tree Lighting and Merry Main Street is Friday night! Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Attendees enjoy pumpkin carving at the 2021 Harvest Festival. Staff Reports SAFFORD – The 22nd annual Harvest Festival will take place in Downtown Safford on Saturday, …
Harvest Festival and Oktoberfest this Weekend in Downtown Safford Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Safford Police Department has issued a press release regarding the deaths of two people in midtown Safford early Monday morning. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com …
SPD issues release on Safford double homicide Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Brandt Woods stands in front of a mural he painted for Gila Valley Made. The two will pair up this Friday and Saturday to paint …
Community Mural Event this Friday and Saturday in Downtown Safford Read More