EA developing additional student housing
THATCHER — With more four-year degrees on the way from Eastern Arizona College, the school is now looking at the need for more housing. “The…
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Highways 60 closures taking place this week
SUPERIOR — U.S. Highway 60 will be closed three days this week. Highway 60 will be closed in both directions between mileposts 227-243 Tuesday, Feb….
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…
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)
