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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 Johnsonjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — While more than a thousand revelers were enjoying live music, food, and celebration along historic Main Street during SalsaFest 2026, a pedestrian lost her life …
Pedestrian struck and killed near SalsaFest 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
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Graham County Chamber of Commerce SAFFORD — The Graham County Chamber of Commerce has announced several open opportunities for community members to serve and participate, including one full-time …
Chamber asks community members for help filling vacancies Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – The Graham County Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of vendor applications for its 2025 events, and boy, does it pay to be a chamber …
Vendor applications open for Safford Spring Festival and SalsaFest Read More
TweetPinShareFull schedule of events Contributed Article SAFFORD – The moment fans of the number-one condiment in the U.S. have been waiting for all year is nearly here as the 18th …
SalsaFest – The Year of the Chimichanga – is this weekend Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Chelsea Stephens, left, took home Best Table Display for her “The Hot Dogs, Halloween Display” at last year’s SalsaFest. It’s once again time to sign …
Register for the CMI SalsaFest Challenge Amateur Salsa Making Competition at SalsaFest! Read More
TweetPinShareSafford – The Graham County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that vendor applications for the highly anticipated 2024 NatureSweet SalsaFest: Year of the Chimichanga are now open! This …
Vendor applications are now open for the 2024 NatureSweet SalsaFest: Year of the Chimichanga! Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: SalsaFest Spicy 17 People’s and Judge’s Choice winner Doreen Grove holds up one of her checks next to her husband, Eddie, with presenters from CMI. By …
SalsaFest Spicy 17: A success at every turn Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Leah Nabor shows off her display during the 2019 event. Registration is now open for SalsaFest ‘Spicy 17’ set for Sept. 22-23. Contributed Article/Courtesy Graham …
SalasFest ‘Spicy 17’ registration now open with a new Michelada competition Read More