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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson/Gila Heraldjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A years-long vision to steer highway travelers into the heart of Safford is entering its final stretch. At the Safford City Council meeting on …
New entry sign initiative brings vintage flair to direct traffic to Downtown Safford Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article SAFFORD — The City of Safford has completed its update of the City’s General Plan, a long‑range roadmap guiding community development, and the City Council adopted it on June 22, …
City of Safford – General Plan 2026 Goes to Voters as Proposition 405 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD. – A whole lot of discussion and information, a lot of talk from community members against the presence of Flock cameras and those in favor, …
Safford continues to discuss its Flock cameras, but no action Read More
TweetPinShareNewton wins Justice of the Peace race By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – While there weren’t many contested races (especially on the Democrats’ side), the Primary Election has decided …
She shall keep the peace Read More TweetPinShareSafford Residents Demand Removal of Flock Cameras at Tense City Council Meeting By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A standard Safford City Council meeting transformed into a heated debate over …
What the Flock is going on in Safford? Read More TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Following a marathon budgeting process that stretched back to January, the Safford City Council voted 6-1 on Monday, June 8, to adopt a resolution …
Safford Council Approves Massive $132 Million Tentative Budget, Capping Future Expenditures Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Faced with the reality that the facility ran out of cash last week, the Safford City Council voted 6-1 on Monday, June 8, to …
Safford Council Approves $440,000 Emergency Budget Amendment to Keep Mt. Graham Golf Course Operating Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Moving swiftly to cement its executive leadership, the Safford City Council voted unanimously on Monday night, June 8, to finalize the employment terms for …
Safford Council Finalizes Terms with New City Manager Eric Bejarano Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City Council unanimously voted Monday night, May 11, to hire Eric Bejarano as the city’s permanent City Manager following interviews with three …
Safford promotes from within, selects Eric Bejarano as new city manager Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — During its regular meeting on Monday, the Safford City Council unanimously proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Safford. The proclamation …
Safford City Council proclaims April as Fair Housing Month, emphasizing equal housing opportunities Read More