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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Mario Fuentes, a Willcox-raised artist now based in Safford, is making waves in Johnny Depp Presents The People’s Artist, advancing to the final five …
Local Artist Mario Fuentes Advances in National Competition, Draws from Gila Valley Roots Read More
TweetPinShareConstruction expected to last six months Staff Reports SAFFORD — The Bureau of Land Management’s Safford Field Office will soon begin improvements to camping areas, roads, and other amenities at …
BLM to Upgrade Facilities, Roads at Popular Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce SAFFORD — The Graham County Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Matt Valderrama-Svee as its new Team Assistant. In the role, …
Chamber announces new assistant Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 19 – 25, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for May 19 – 25 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Community leaders from across the Gila Valley gathered Thursday morning for the annual “State of Economic Development in Graham County”, highlighting infrastructure improvements, new …
Local Leaders Showcase Progress, Collaboration at Graham County Economic Development Meeting Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 11 – 18, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for May 11 – 18 Read More
TweetPinShareStrengthening heavy civil, materials, and aggregate operations in Southeast Arizona Contributed Article SAFFORD – W.W. Clyde & Co., a subsidiary of Clyde Companies, Inc., has acquired CKC Construction & Materials. This integration expands W.W. Clyde’s portfolio …
W.W. Clyde & Co. Acquires CKC Construction & Materials Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 5 – 11, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for May 5 – 11 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City Council unanimously voted Monday night, May 11, to hire Eric Bejarano as the city’s permanent City Manager following interviews with three …
Safford promotes from within, selects Eric Bejarano as new city manager Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SAFFORD/THATCHER – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that the pavement rehabilitation project on US 70 between Reay Lane and Eighth Street (mileposts 335-340) in Safford and Thatcher …
Pavement rehabilitation project on U.S. Highway 70 in Safford and Thatcher is now complete Read More