Full closure of Highway 60 next week
SUPERIOR — Work will continue on U.S. Highway 60 this week, impacting travel between the Gila Valley and the Phoenix metro area. Arizona Department of…
Articles by David Bell
Arizona’s community health centers were built on Medicaid. Now they face uncertainty
by Jasmine Demers, Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting September 25, 2025 When 35-year-old Jessica Rhodes walked into a residential treatment program in Phoenix three months…
Frontier Steak and Spirit’s Isham captures 2025 Michelada Contest title
SAFFORD — The first champion of the 19th annual NatureSweet SalsaFest — Year of the Mariachi has been crowned. Judges picked Brooklyn Isham’s recipe as…
Drivers see lower speed on 1st in Thatcher
THATCHER — Drivers need to be aware that speed limit on 1st Avenue in Thatcher has been significantly lowered. The 25 miles an hour speed…
How Freeport is perceived in the community focus of new survey
PHOENIX — Freeport-McMoRan wants to know what people have to say about the Morenci and Safford operations. Freeport has launched the Local Voices Survey online,…
All Bulldog Reunion descends on Safford this weekend
SAFFORD —It’s going to be busy in the Gila Valley this weekend. In addition to the 19th annual SalsaFest — Year of the Mariachi in…
Prescribed burns planned for northern Greenlee County
CLIFTON — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests announced 16 prescribed burns will take place over the next few months, with two taking place in the Clifton…
Planting along the river for GWP’s First Friday in October
SAFFORD — Volunteers taking part in Gila Watershed Partnership’s next First Friday event will go on a field trip. Planting for Restoration will see volunteers…
Lions EAC Fun Run and Ride is Oct. 25
SAFFORD — The Safford Lions Club and Eastern Arizona College announced the sixth annual Fun Run and Ride for Mental Health Awareness will return to…
Safford Council hears from nonprofits, delays decision on grant funding
SAFFORD — The Safford City Council gave no indication Monday on the direction it will take on the process of disbursing city funds to nonprofit…
