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TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD – The city of Safford has announced the closure of 8th Avenue from 26th Street to Discovery Park Boulevard, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8. The …
8th Avenue Closure for Mayor Jason Kouts Park set for next two months Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Safford Field Office will end its public comment period for a proposed land exchange with Freeport Minerals Corporation …
Public comment on proposed land exchange between Freeport and the BLM to end this month Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 25 – 31, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for August 25 – 31 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD — Something colorful is coming to the Safford City-Graham County Library. Beginning in mid-September, internationally recognized muralist Molly Keen will begin transforming the library’s …
Something Big Is Coming to the Safford Library: A New Mural Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 18 – 24, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for August 18 – 24 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson/Gila Herald jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Mount Graham Golf Club has officially named Gila Valley native Aaron Medina as its new General Manager. Medina, who previously served as …
Mt. Graham Golf Club Names Aaron Medina New General Manager Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD — The Safford Police Department has released public community notification flyers regarding two registered sex offenders who are now residing within the city limits. Pursuant to A.R.S. …
SPD issues sexual offender notification Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Each year on Aug. 19, National Aviation Day honors the history, innovation, and economic power of human flight. Established in 1939 by President Franklin …
Skyward celebration: National Aviation Day highlights Safford’s regional air gateway Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 11 – 17, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for August 11 – 17 Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — After low voter turnout in the July 2026 Primary Election, Graham County officials are inviting residents to a public town hall to build voter …
Low primary turnout prompts Graham County to host voter confidence town hall Read More