Forest Service to close top of Mount Graham for Frye Fire
Move is a precautionary measure as firefighters make base camp at Columbine By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – “This fire is going to go until…
June 2017
Jean Bryce Taylor
Jean B. Taylor, 87, of Safford, quietly entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2017, just nine days after her beloved husband, Jess Irvin Taylor,…
Chester C. Baker Jr
Chester C. Baker Jr, 77, of Grants, NM, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1940…
Man arrested for DUI after passing out in McDonald’s drive through
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – One man was arrested and another taken to jail on a warrant after apparently being too drunk to stay…
Community meeting on Frye Fire tonight – Frye Fire now listed at 350 acres
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The Frye Fire on Mount Graham is in the burn scar of the Nuttall Complex Fire of 2004. With…
MHS Class of 2017 offered more than $935,000 in scholarships
By Raymundo Frasquillo The time to work was temporarily put on hold for a pause to celebrate and enjoy the fruits of one’s labor. Morenci’s…
Lizard Fire in Cochise County grows to nearly 15,000 acres
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DRAGOON MOUNTAINS – A lightning-caused wildfire burning southeast of Dragoon in Cochise County has grown to nearly 15,000 acres with just…
Mummies are invading the Sapphire Cineplex
By Brooke Curley brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD- The mummies have invaded the Safford Cineplex just in time for the “The Mummy” starring Tom Cruise. Many moviegoers thought…
Morenci – Clifton Little League All-Stars begin District 11 tourney June 24
By Raymundo Frasquillo Morenci-Clifton Little League completed its regular season with the conclusion of the Braves-Rangers game June 9. The visiting Braves prevailed 22-4 over…
Frye Fire more than doubles in size
Listed at more than 50 acres By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net MOUNT GRAHAM – The lightning-caused Frye Fire has more than doubled it size from its…
