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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 Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER – A third area chance to improve takes place on Eastern Arizona College’s John Mikelson Field. It is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, June 9. …
Tuesday off-season grid session on Mickelson Field Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce SAFFORD — Communities across the Gila Valley are preparing for a historic Independence Day celebration as residents and visitors gather July 4 for …
Gila Valley to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Community-Wide Independence Day Events Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Safford-based artist Mario Fuentes has officially advanced past the ultra-competitive “top five” cutoff and is currently sitting in 1st place in his group for …
Local Artist Mario Fuentes Leads National Competition, Eyeing Finalist Group Spot Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Recent Safford High School grad Dallin McBride didn’t just represent Arizona on the national stage last week — he made history. Returning from the …
Safford’s Dallin McBride Makes History with Bronze Medal at SkillsUSA Nationals Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA MOUNT GRAHAM – Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park is inviting the public to experience one of Arizona’s most unique science adventures through the 2026 Mount Graham International …
Public invited to explore world-class telescopes through 2026 Mount Graham Observatory tours Read More
TweetPinShareDankworth Pond Fishing Clinic is Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — Many anglers have friends who have never been fishing but are curious to learn. One of the best …
June 6 is Free Fishing Day: A great time to introduce a novice or youngster to fishing Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD – The Safford City-Graham County Library is inviting community members of all ages to dig deep into their imaginations with Safford’s Summer Reading Program, …
Safford Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 25 – June 1, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for May 26 – June 1 Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD — A Graham County woman who called deputies claiming her ex-husband had killed her Chihuahua could end up facing charges herself after authorities discovered she had been …
Woman May Face Charges After Reporting Ex-Husband Killed Her Dog Read More