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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The highway to the MGIO and Riggs Lake will remain closed for an additional week this year due to above-average snowpack. Staff Reports MOUNT GRAHAM …
Swift Trail re-opening delayed a week due to above-average snowpack on Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce: The Mt. Graham Golf Course has been rated the 17th best in Arizona. Contributed Article By Brooke Curley/Graham County Chamber of Commerce SAFFORD …
Mt. Graham Golf Club is recognized as one of the best in Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald – Mount Graham Dear Editor, I am a founding member of the Gila Valley Hiking Club. Why? Because I wanted to explore Mount Graham and …
Letter to the editor: Restrooms disappearing from Mount Graham trailheads Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A woman was treated for minor injuries after reportedly rolling her car down a cliff on Mount Graham on Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT …
Woman rolls vehicle off Mount Graham Read More TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The recent rains have helped ease fire restrictions on federal land throughout Southeastern Arizona, including Mount Graham and the Coronado National Forest. Contributed Article/Courtesy BLM …
Arrival of the monsoon storms signals easing of fire restrictions in Southeast Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo By Robert Lester: Robert Lester caught this image with a drone minutes after a lightning strike hit the area. The picture appears to show a fire start. Two …
Lightning starts multiple fires on Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The road from Shannon Campground to the MGIO is closed to public motorized travel for the winter. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – Hypothermia …
Cause of death of Mount Graham hiker released Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Angle Orchard: The public is invited to enjoy the apple and peach blossoms at Angle Orchard this Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Saturday event kicks …
The public is invited to enjoy peach and apple blossoms in a special event at Angle Orchard Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A hiker who allegedly was attempting to hike to the MGIO from the Shannon Campground was found deceased. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – …
Missing hiker found deceased on Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy McKayla Martinez: Smoke rises from the Jacobsen Fire on Mount Graham on Friday. As of Monday, it was listed as being controlled. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM …
Mother Nature starts and stops fire on Mount Graham Read More