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Mount Graham red squirrel makes a comeback, but not out of the woods yet

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

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 …

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DPS Ranger flies man suffering heat-related illness off Mount Graham

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

A hiker was rescued off Mount Graham by a DPS Ranger helicopter like this one after suffering heat-related illness. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – A man who was …

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Some campgrounds now open on Mount Graham

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Riggs Flat Campground and Riggs Lake are both open for use on Mount Graham. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – For those wanting to escape the heat for Memorial …

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Swift Trail gate on Mount Graham to reopen Friday morning

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The seasonal gate on State Route 366 (Swift Trail) on Mount Graham will reopen Friday, April 24. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Forest Service GRAHAM COUNTY – …

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Coronado National Forest gate on Mount Graham to remain closed for snow removal and road maintenance

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Photo Courtesy Blain Brown: The seasonal gate closure on Mount Graham at milepost 136 of State Route 366 has been extended due to heavy precipitation damage during the winter and …

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Thanksgiving storm provides winter wonderland on Mount Graham

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The recent storms covered Mount Graham with enough snow to go sledding. Late November storms add more than two inches to yearly rain total By Jon …

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Father and daughter play hooky; help save man from freezing on Mount Graham

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019

Photo Courtesy of Blain Brown: Raely Brown examines an abandoned car she and her father, Blain Brown, came upon during their trip up to West Peak on Mount Graham to …

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Group looks to keep Bible Camp on Mount Graham open to the public

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Jon Johnson File Photo: The Forest Service will decide whether the Special Use Permit for the Arizona Church of Christ Bible Camp will be renewed to it or another party …

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Historical Society to host Fall Trek to Aravaipa and around the mountain

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

File Photo By Diane Drobka: The Fall Trek will circumnavigate Mount Graham with several stops, including the Bonita Store. By Diane Drobka Graham County – Conquistadors and Salado farmers, devout …

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Riggs Lake reopened after nuisance bear euthanized

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

Riggs Lake on Mount Graham is now open after the Arizona Game & Fish Department euthanized a ‘nuisance’ bear. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – Riggs Lake is back …

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