New murals popping up in Safford’s Downtown
SAFFORD — A bit of graffiti was spotted on the north wall of Retrograde Brew and BBQ. Instead of cleaning it, the restaurant’s owners opted…
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St. Vincent, Safford Library, First Things First offering help to new and expectant parents
SAFFORD — New and expectant parents have two chances to get help and information when it comes to their new baby. Graham County WIC —…
Nicholson, Brimhall, Richardson advance to 2026 Gila Idol Finals
SAFFORD — The judges had their work cut out for them at the 2026 Gila Idol Preliminary at The Venue on Main on Thursday. They…
EA chamber orchestra to present “In the Spotlight!” concert Feb. 11
THATCHER, Ariz. —The EA Chamber Orchestra will present “In the Spotlight!” a concert designed to highlight orchestra students, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026,…
Safford Council to consider giving Bejarano city manager job for one year
SAFFORD — Two weeks after deciding to have the city’s Human Resources Department conduct the recruitment for a new city manager, the Safford City Council…
Expanded Oncology Center at MGRMC to open to patients Monday
SAFFORD — On Monday, patients will get a chance to see the newly remodeled Oncology building at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. A Graham County…
Thatcher’s Lauritzen wins Graham County Spelling Bee
SAFFORD — For the first time since 2019, Thatcher gets the spelling bragging rights. Thatcher sixth-grader Gavin Lauritzen correctly spelled “eligibility,” then correctly spelled “lactose,”…
Construction Tour of Eastern Arizona College’s New Cosmetology and Healthcare Facility Confirms On-Track Completion Ahead of Fall 2026 Semester
EA Director of Facility Planning and Construction Jeremy Hughes speaks with Susan Wood, EA vice president of academic and student affairs, in the future walkway between the cosmetology building and the Copper Mountain Clinic Thatcher. (Photo by Sophia Saldana, Eastern Arizona College)
Visitation to Roper Lake, Dankworth Pond State Parks down for 2025
PHOENIX — Visitation to Arizona’s state parks was down 17.2 percent in December, and finished the year 8.4 percent down from 2024. That’s according to…
EA to offer bachelor degrees in education
THATCHER — Opportunities to get a bachelor’s degree without leaving the Gila Valley continues to grow. Following the announcement last April that Eastern Arizona College…
