Safford Airport awarded Airport of the Year for Aviation Safety, designing new terminal
SAFFORD — 2025 has been a good year for Safford Regional Airport-1LT Duane Spalsbury Field — and the year is barely into its second month….
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Hobbs, bi-partisan group roll out Rural Groundwater Management Act
PHOENIX — Following the introduction of a number of bills by state Rep. Lupe Diaz, R-Benson, that would strip Arizona Department of Water Resources of…
Colwell, Davis, Fox first picks for Gila Idol finals
SAFFORD — The first three finalists for the 20th Gila Idol vocal competition were selected by the judges at Thursday’s preliminary at the Double R…
Permits issued for six new home starts in December
GRAHAM COUNTY — Developers received permits to build six new homes in December. Thatcher issued four single-family building permits in December, while Pima issued two….
Safford seeking new deals for golf course, library
SAFFORD — The City of Safford wants to bring the other communities to the bargaining table. “Recommended action: the mayor and council direct staff to…
Rep. Diaz introduces five bills focused on Willcox AMA and Department of Water Resources
PHOENIX — State Rep. Lupe Diaz, R-Benson, is introducing a number of pieces of legislation intended to have a big impact on water regulation. HB…
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation announces local grant recipients
PHOENIX — On Monday, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation announced the Community Investment Grant recipients in Graham County for 2024. Receiving grants are: Graham County Search and…
Safford conducting 8th Avenue road repairs Wednesday and Thursday
SAFFORD — The City of Safford Streets Department announced it will conduct road work on 8th Avenue, near 20th Street by Dorothy Stinson School, on…
Mount Graham pile burns scheduled this week
SAFFORD — The Safford Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest announced plans to starting burning piles Wednesday, Jan. 29, weather permitting. The piles are…
BBQ Cookoff coming to Duncan
DUNCAN — Greenlee County Tourism Association announced a barbecue rib cookoff will take place in Duncan at the Riverfront Lounge in March. One rack of…
