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TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER, Ariz. — EA Discovery Park recently hosted two special tours of the Mt. Graham International Observatory (MGIO), providing local educators and community leaders with a firsthand …
Local educators and community leaders tour Mt. Graham Observatory Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — As heavy machinery prepares to move in for the initial phases of the new Mayor Jason Kouts Park, the City of Safford has announced …
Multi-Use Trail Detour Set to Begin June 15 for Jason Kouts Park Construction Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 2 – 9, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for June 2 – 9 Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Following a marathon budgeting process that stretched back to January, the Safford City Council voted 6-1 on Monday, June 8, to adopt a resolution …
Safford Council Approves Massive $132 Million Tentative Budget, Capping Future Expenditures Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Faced with the reality that the facility ran out of cash last week, the Safford City Council voted 6-1 on Monday, June 8, to …
Safford Council Approves $440,000 Emergency Budget Amendment to Keep Mt. Graham Golf Course Operating Read More
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