MGRMC never suspended emergency plan
SAFFORD —Following steady growth in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state, and Banner Health issuing notice that its ICU bed capacity was…
Articles by David Bell
Safford schools continue free meals for children
SAFFORD —Despite the relaxation of stay-at-home orders by Gov. Doug Ducey, Safford Unified School District is continuing to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all…
Safford Police deal with those dealing with issues
SAFFORD — Safford Police officers found themselves dealing with people dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues for the most part last week. On…
San Carlos Apaches announce second COVID-19 death; drive-through testing coming to Safford
SAN CARLOS —The San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation has announced a second tribal member has died from COVID-19. The announcement was made Sunday. The person…
Safford offers CARES Act spending plan
SAFFORD — The City of Safford is in line to receive $1.15 million from the governor’s office and city staff is recommending that money be…
Graham increases slightly, Greenlee stagnant in Census response rate
SAFFORD —Graham County’s self-response rate for the U.S. Census has increased 2.8 points over the last two weeks but still lags behind the state as…
San Carlos Apache Tribe records first COVID-19 death, two new cases in Greenlee
SAN CARLOS —The San Carlos Apache Tribe announced Friday its first death as a result of the coronavirus. The only detail being released about the…
Ministerial Association hosting a blood drive at Safford Women’s Club
SAFFORD — Add another opportunity to save a life to your schedule. The Gila Valley Ministerial Association will host a two-day blood drive, June 16-17,…
Crist not sure of origin of coronavirus case increase
PHOENIX — State officials are officially acknowledging that the number of cases of COVID-19 statewide are on the rise, but Dr. Cara Crist said what…
Bolinger: Immune system is ‘naïve’ when it comes to COVID-19
THATCHER — During an appearance on Voice of the Valley Thursday, Matt Bolinger, epidemiologist for the Health Departments of Graham and Greenlee counties, explained why…
