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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Downtown Safford transformed into a bustling hub of flavor, entertainment, and culture this past weekend as the community gathered to celebrate the milestone 20th …
20th Annual SalsaFest Brings Flavor, Music, and Community Spirit to Downtown Safford Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Combining cutting-edge sports tech with family entertainment, the Mt. Graham Golf Club officially launched its new Toptracer driving range with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on …
Toptracer Technology Arrives at Mt. Graham Golf Club Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Even as the calendar turns to autumn and evening temperatures cool across the Gila Valley, local authorities are reminding residents that daytime heat in …
Sheriff’s Office busts window to free child from trapped truck in afternoon heat Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Sept. 15 – 21, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for September 15 – 21, 2026 Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Downtown Safford is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors this weekend for the 20th Annual NatureSweet SalsaFest, bringing road closures, detour routes, and handicap …
Downtown Safford Set for Street Closures, Traffic Detours Ahead of 20th Annual SalsaFest Read More
TweetPinShareCollision took the life of Clifton man Charles McCargish By Jon Johnsonjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MORENCI — Heavy dust, reduced visibility, and sudden deceleration led to a fatal collision between two massive haul …
Heavy dust blamed in fatal Freeport mine haul truck crash Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher catches breath during bye week By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The Ismael McNeil-coached Safford Bulldogs (2-1 overall) welcome the Carlo Hernandez-coached Coolidge Bears (2-2) on Sept. 17 for a …
Dawgs host 5th-place Bears on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson/Gila Heraldjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Authorities are actively investigating the death of an adult male whose body was discovered early Thursday morning outside a residential complex in Safford. According …
Safford Police Department Investigates Death of Male Found Outside Apartment Complex Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — The Gila Valley Arts Council is kicking off its 2026–2027 performance season with an evening of fiery rhythms, soulful Spanish guitar, and world-class dance …
Gila Valley Arts Council Opens Performance Season with World-Class Flamenco Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Sept. 8 – 14, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for September 8 – 14, 2026 Read More