Long-distance hiker passes through Safford
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Sam Speckman walks about 14 miles a day. He left Phoenix on March 23 and traveled more than 233 miles…
2017
Man caught with baby bottle meth bong
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – A traffic infraction led to the seizure of a small quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia late Saturday night,…
Safford parks set to become a smoke-free environment
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – The air around children’s playgrounds and open spaces at the city of Safford’s parks is about to get a…
Woman dies in bicycle collision with truck
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net GRAHAM COUNTY – A female bicyclist died Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on U.S. Highway…
Barbara Lou Skinner
Barbara Lou Skinner, 80, formerly of Safford, entered into rest on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was born April 9, 1936 in Tucson, AZ to…
Greenlee Sheriff’s Office busts meth dealer
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net CLIFTON – An anonymous tip about a man dealing methamphetamine led to the seizure of 6.5 ounces of the drug and…
There’s no such thing as a temporary tax
Safford looks to rescind half-cent sales tax sunset clause By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – American economist Milton Friedman used to say, “nothing is so…
Barrel racer Fallon Taylor launches her 2017 tour in Safford
By Eric Burk eric@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – More than 30 barrel racing fans traveled hours and paid hundreds of dollars to spend a weekend training with 2014…
Hinton arrested for beating girlfriend for second time in a week
Commits same act just one day out of jail By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – For the second time in a week, Robert Hinton, 47,…
Booking report for April 4 – April 9
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Jail from April 4, 2017, through April 9, 2017. All information is from the jail’s…
