Skaters rejoice at Safford Skatepark grand opening
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – There was plenty of grinding, ollies and backside airs Saturday morning, as the long-awaited Safford Skatepark held its grand opening. The community…
July 2016
Alleged arsonist and car thief caught
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Residents of the Sunrise Village Mobile Home and RV Resort had a rude awakening Thursday morning when an alleged arsonist set two…
Brush fire above Artesia under observation
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD: A small brush fire started Thursday afternoon above the Aretsia area south of Safford after a controlled burn got out of hand. The…
Woman arrested while transporting 60 grams of meth
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A moving violation led to the seizure of 60 grams of methamphetamine Tuesday that was likely destined for the Gila Valley. The…
Thatcher girl practices unique performing art of poi
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net THATCHER – A performing art generally associated with a stage show during Hawaiian luaus can also be found here in the Gila Valley. Thatcher…
Rex Ordell Barney
Rex Ordell Barney passed away Tuesday, July 26th, after a series of strokes. Rex was the third generation carrying the Barney name from Walter Turner…
Heatstroke is still a lethal possibility in monsoon season
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net PHOENIX – A 12-year-old boy died of heatstroke July 21 after hiking in triple-digit temperatures in northern Phoenix. The boy was hiking with an older…
Women suffers broken leg in tire changing incident at fairgrounds
jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A woman was taken by ambulance to Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) on Sunday after being injured while changing a…
Area leaders celebrate multiuse path connection
jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – While not quite transcontinental, the leaders of Safford, Thatcher and Graham County celebrated the unification of the area’s multiuse path system…
Woman flown to Tucson hospital after rollover crash
jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A woman was listed as being in serious condition at a Tucson hospital as of Tuesday evening, after suffering severe injuries in…
