Safford Library gets Big Read Grant
SAFFORD — The Safford City-Graham County Library is one of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-22 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of…
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Fire lines holding on Pinnacle fire, Buckhorn fire starts
KLONDYKE — Containment of the Pinnacle fire reduced overnight due to the fire’s perimeter increasing; however, the fire is showing less activity than previous days….
Graham County to host career fair
SAFFORD — Graham County announced it will conduct a career fair next week. Available positions include: Highway operations technician, detention officer, reserve control room operator…
Klondyke, Aravaipa evacuated due to Pinnacle fire
KLONDYKE — The good news is the Pinnacle fire is at 15 percent containment. The bad news is the fire has grown to 17,453 acres,…
Graham continues to have lowest unemployment in the state
PHOENIX — For the fourth month in a row, Graham County holds the lowest unemployment rate in Arizona. That’s according to data released Thursday by…
Safford Council adopts budget, talks tax levy
SAFFORD — The Safford City Council had its first public hearing Monday on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 property tax levy, and the levy staying same…
Black Rock Ranch evacuated due to Pinnacle fire
KLONDYKE — With the Pinnacle fire increasing in size and pushing northward, the Black Rock Ranch area was ordered into evacuation status late Tuesday evening….
Graham P&Z recommends no vote on re-zone for cannabis grow in Bonita
SAFFORD — The Graham County Planning and Zoning Commission came out against a proposed indoor grow of medical-grade cannabis in Bonita. The commission voted 5-1…
Pinnacle fire grows to 13,000 acres
KLONDYKE — While strong winds temporarily knocked out power in many parts of the Gila Valley Monday evening, the wind appeared to stay away from…
Body of Roper Lake drowning victim recovered
GRAHAM COUNTY — The body of a drowning victim at Roper Lake was recovered Monday. Graham County Sheriff’s Office and Graham County Search and Rescue…
