Articles by David Bell

Labbeus Thaddeus Coons Jr., Delia Elizabeth Curtis Coons — Early pioneers Labbeus Thaddeus Coons Jr. was born March 13, 1850, at Keg Creek, Iowa. He…

PHOENIX — The state Transportation Board recently approved the ADOT five-year capital improvement plan, and Graham and Greenlee counties are at the low end when…

KLONDYKE — The U.S. Forest Service announced a number of full forest closures in Arizona, due to increased wildfire activity across the state. Closed to…

THATCHER — Pet owners will have three chances this weekend to help keep their animals safe. Desert Cat Rescue & Sanctuary of Arizona will conduct…

KLONDYKE — Firefighter efforts to shore up fire lines to the north, helped increase containment of the Pinnacle fire. The fire has consumed 34,192 acres…

SAFFORD — Just two-one hundreths of a second was the difference between going home with nothing and going home with $5,000 in prizes. Geo Ramirez…

SAFFORD — Extremely dry conditions combined with dry thunderstorms moving into the area could make for dangerous conditions on Mount Graham. The U.S. Forest Service…

KLONDYKE — Weather conditions continue to hamper efforts to get the Pinnacle fire under control. High temperatures and low moisture, combined with winds gust as…

SAFFORD — After five hours of public comment, the Graham County Board of Supervisors Monday approved a re-zoning of Sites 5 and 6 at the…

SAFFORD — Graham County Chamber of Commerce announced two initiatives this week. The first is a resumption of the Gila Valley Leadership program, with sign-ups…