Number of COVID-19 positives in area holds steady
SAFFORD – Graham County Health Department is reporting that the number of positive cases of COVID-19 remains at just two. The Health Department issued its…
March 2020
Corrected: National Forests, state parks remain open, restrooms closed in some areas
TUCSON – The U.S. Forest Service has announced that the restrooms at the National Forests in Arizona and New Mexico are closed to the public…
SUSD continuing meals during school closure
SAFFORD – Safford Unified School District announced it is continuing its meals program for children under 18, following Monday’s announcement that schools are closed through…
EAC holds 16th annual Engineering Day
By Timilee Brown THATCHER, Ariz— Eastern Arizona College’s Engineering Department hosted its 16th annual Engineering Day last week. The event was co-sponsored by Freeport McMoRan,…
How and Why to Keep Kids on a Schedule During School Closures
(StatePoint) School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. To…
Phillip Estrada
Phillip Estrada, of Safford and a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 26, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving…
Ducey issues ‘stay at home’ executive order
PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey issued Monday a stay-at-home order for all Arizonans. The executive order goes into effect Tuesday, March 31, at “the close…
Video: EAC teaches remotely for remainder of spring semester
THATCHER, Ariz. – When Aaron Burk stepped into Eastern Arizona College’s science lecture hall on Monday, he faced a room of empty seats, and a…
It’s all coronavirus’ fault
SAFFORD – Local law enforcement has to deal with a new facet of the COVID-19 pandemic – people claiming the coronavirus is the reason for…
AIA officially cancels spring sports and championships
PHOENIX– It was the words that everyone knew were coming but didn’t want to hear. The AIA has officially cancelled the spring sports season and…
