BLM extends public comment period for Gila-San Simon Travel Management Plan.
The Safford Field Office has extended the public comment period for the Gila-San Simon Travel Management Plan to give the public more time to provide…
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EAC to present 87th annual performance of Handel’s on Sunday
By Callie Walters THATCHER, AZ—Eastern Arizona College’s Fine Arts Division presents the 87th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah, on Sunday, December 10, at 7 p.m….
City taking suggestions for new airport name
SAFFORD — The City of Safford is ready to name one of its facilities, and it wants the public’s help. From now until Dec. 31,…
Police nab hit and run driver less than an hour after fleeing the scene
Safford police officers were dispatched to the scene of a hit and run incident early Saturday morning at approximately 1:23 am. A witness called police…
Light Parade, Festival of Trees, Toys for Tots golf tourney all Saturday
SAFFORD — The holidays bring another busy Saturday to the Gila Valley. Things start at 9:30 a.m., with the seventh annual Toys for Tots toy…
Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel population shows slight decline
The annual interagency survey of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel showed a decrease in the latest population estimate in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern…
Hospital phone scams growing in prevalence
Contributed article SAFFORD — Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center has been notified of recent scam calls to Gila Valley residents. These scammers pose as hospital…
Rollover in the cemetery damages gravesites
SAFFORD — A stainless-steel water bottle that fell on the floor of a vehicle is believed to be the cause of a man facing multiple…
Engel meets with Democrats, talks reproductive rights, water, border
SAFFORD — Democrat Kirsten Engel isn’t pulling punches in her second attempt to win the Congressional seat representing Graham and Greenlee counties. Engel was in…
Man with warrant tries evading police by hiding in cotton field
Deputies and officers from other law enforcement agencies responded to reports of domestic violence Sunday afternoon after neighbors reported a couple arguing. A male suspect…
