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TweetPinShare The work will include periodic partial restricted access to day-use areas including Dry Canyon Boat Take Out, Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area, Spring Canyon, Serna Cabin, and West Entrance Overlook. None of the work …
BLM Announces More Work to Recreation Areas in Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area Read More
TweetPinShare ‘I encourage all farmers and ranchers in Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District who are dealing with the consequences of severe drought to look into what federal resources are available. That’s …
Rep. Ciscomani Urges AZ-06 Farmers and Ranchers to Utilize USDA Drought Disaster Program Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — A 42-year-old local man is behind bars after a neighborhood vehicle burglary escalated into a barricaded standoff with law enforcement on Thursday morning, July …
Man Arrested for Vehicle Burglary Following Standoff and Gas Deployment Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Looking for a thrilling, educational, and absolutely free family adventure this summer? Mark your calendars because the jungle is coming to the Gila Valley! …
Get Wild! Wild Man Phil’s Live Animal Show Extravaganza Coming to Safford Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 30 – July 6, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for June 30 – July 6 Read More
TweetPinShareConstruction scheduled to take at least six months Gila Herald Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY — Mine commuters traveling between the Gila Valley and Morenci are being advised to factor extra …
ADOT to begin US 191 passing lanes project at ‘The Stretch’ this summer; mine commuters should plan for delays Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 23 – 29, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for June 23 – 29 Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SIERRA VISTA – With a thrilling 8-3 victory over a resilient Bisbee Little League squad, the Mt. Graham Little League Softball team officially captured the District …
District 8 Champs! Mt. Graham 8-10U All-Stars are headed to the big dance Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Passersby on Highway 70 have likely noticed the city’s heavy machinery “going to town” recently on a long-abandoned eyesore. On Thursday, the City of …
Safford Clears Long-Vacant Highway 70 Lot for Future Commercial Reuse Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Community members, city leaders, and loved ones braved a summer heatwave on Tuesday to gather on the dirt lot that will soon become the …
Groundbreaking Celebrates Vision for Future Mayor Jason Kouts Park Read More