Mount Graham roadway to fully reopen April 15
State Route 366 (Swift Trail) that leads to Riggs Lake on Mount Graham will be reopened for the season April 15, however, traffic delays due to a road repair project …
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Mount Graham red squirrel makes a comeback, but not out of the woods yet
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
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 …
Read More Some campgrounds now open on Mount Graham
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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