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TUCSON — The U.S. Forest Service is still accepting comments on what types of recreational opportunities should be available on the Sky Islands. The Sky…

CENTRAL — BLM Arizona Fire Management announced late Wednesday that local fire crew will take over managing the Reay fire, north of Central. The fire…

By Lori Dugan THATCHER, AZ— Eastern Arizona College is excited to announce that educational visits to the Mt. Graham International Observatory Telescopes will commence on…

SAFFORD — Vendors sad about the cancellation of the Gila Valley Pride event can turn their frowns to smiles thanks to Sarah’s Bullpen. Sunshine and…

SAFFORD — At Thursday’s Community Network Team meeting, Gila Valley Samaritan Home announced a new affiliation to help people overcome homelessness. Samaritan Home is partnering…

PERIDOT — Despite being at 90-percent containment, the Toyo fire on the western edge of Graham County flared up enough to force a 2.5-hour closure…

(StatePoint) A new survey suggests that while consumers are decreasing their spending to get by in the current economy, they harbor some anxieties and are…

PHOENIX — For the first time in more than 30 years, the jobless rate in Greenlee County has fallen under 2 percent. That’s according to…

Contributed article PHOENIX — State Rep. Gail Griffin, R-Hereford, today issued a statement regarding the opportunity to increase groundwater recharge in rural Arizona communities that…

PERIDOT — The Toyo fire on the western edge of Graham County appears to be coming under control. “The fire perimeter has been contained all…