Secure Rural Schools funding going to Bonita School
SAFFORD — Faced with a significant cut in federal funding for rural schools, and one district in a “high risk” capital situation, the Graham County…
Articles by David Bell
Winners named in St. Rose’s Cinco de Mayo Parade
SAFFORD — Judges selected the top three entries in Saturday’s Cinco de Mayo Parade on Safford’s Main Street, staged by St. Rose of Lima Catholic…
Stronghold fire at 62-percent containment
COCHISE STRONGHOLD — Headway is being made against the Stronghold fire in northern Cochise County, and all evacuations have been rescinded The fire is at…
Protesters seek power returned to the people
SAFFORD — On Thursday, for the third time in less than a month, Gila Valley residents unhappy with the policies of the Trump administration took…
Multiple traffic lights to be dark for maintenance over coming weeks
SAFFORD — The Arizona Department of Transportation will be conducting maintenance on traffic signal cabinets over the next few weeks. The result will be the…
Safford ending golf course operating agreement with Thatcher
SAFFORD — The City of Safford is terminating the agreement to jointly operate Mt. Graham Golf Course with the Town of Thatcher. In a letter…
Last day to register for Teen Police Academy is Friday
SAFFORD — There’s just one more day for teens to sign up to learn more about law enforcement. Safford Police Department, Thatcher Police Department and…
Study shows challenges to solving Graham County’s housing crisis
SAFFORD — The average Gila Valley resident can’t afford to buy a home in Graham County without a significant amount of savings. That was one…
Stronghold fire at 22-percent containment, Mason fire starts near Old Bisbee
COCHISE STRONGHOLD — The Stronghold fire in northern Cochise County reduced slightly overnight, and is at 22-percent containment. The fire is at 2,138 acres, and…
Safford commercial air service doubles in February, state tourism activity increases
PHOENIX — Tourism spending in Arizona in February was up 1 percent over the same time in 2024. That’s according to data released Wednesday by…
