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TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 5 – 11, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for May 5 – 11 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
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SAFFORD/THATCHER – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that the pavement rehabilitation project on US 70 between Reay Lane and Eighth Street (mileposts 335-340) in Safford and Thatcher …
Pavement rehabilitation project on U.S. Highway 70 in Safford and Thatcher is now complete Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College (EAC) and Mount Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) are collaborating on a new 19,300-square-foot multi-use facility that will nearly double capacity …
Construction on new Thatcher facility, combining cosmetology expansion and healthcare services, progressing on schedule for a Fall 2026 opening Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 29 – May 4, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for April 29 – May 4 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Brando Quinn SAFFORD – Brando Quinn of Brando’s Fun N’ Sun Travel & Cruise, an Independent Affiliate of Avoya Travel, has returned from an Epic Golden Triangle of …
Brando Quinn returns from Golden Triangle Tour of India and trekking in Nepal to the Mt. Everest Base Camp! Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce SAFFORD — The Graham County Chamber of Commerce has announced several open opportunities for community members to serve and participate, including one full-time …
Chamber asks community members for help filling vacancies Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Once again, the Gila Valley showed what it does best: come together to celebrate heritage, good food, and neighborly spirit at its annual Cinco …
Cinco de Mayo brings color, culture, and community to Safford’s Main Street Read More
TweetPinShareWild pursuit ends in ditch By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — A Thursday afternoon police pursuit through Pima came to a dramatic end when a Tucson man’s vehicle slammed into …
Pima Police use grappler device to catch man who led police on pursuits twice in the same day Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher hosts Florence for quarterfinals By Raymundo Frasquillo GRAHAM COUNTY – The Chris Cook-coached No. 3 Thatcher Eagles (13-1 seeding, 19.5321 rating) host the No. 6 Justin Quick-coached Florence Gophers …
Tennis individual tourneys begin on Friday Read More