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Vice Mayor Arnold Lopez and Mick Ruiz to be Honored with Veteran Servant Leader Award
Safford, AZ – The City of Safford is proud to announce that Vice Mayor Arnold Lopez, an Army veteran and retired Army National Guard member, and Michael “Mi
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November 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Lane restrictions on Highways 60 this week
SUPERIOR — Lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 60 will be in place just one day this week. Highway 60 will be closed in both directions between mileposts 227
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November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Ground broken for new MGRMC pharmacy building
SAFFORD — The next stage in pharmacy service in the Gila Valley is about to begin. Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center held a ceremonial ground-breaking Mon
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November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Safford Council mulls construction of a new Fire Station
SAFFORD — Needed improvements to the restrooms at the Safford Fire Station resulted in designs of a new station and included talk about the possibility of a n
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November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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One injured in farm tractor-passenger vehicle collision
THATCHER — One person was seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 70 Wednesday. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials s
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November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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GWP’s First Friday is planting in Fort Thomas area
SAFFORD — Gila Watershed Partnership is asking volunteers to do it again. The First Friday event for November is planting along the Gila River. “We’
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November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Keyhole Properties Chamber Giveaway announced
Contributed article SAFFORD — The Graham County Chamber of Commerce is spreading holiday cheer with the Keyhole Properties Chamber Giveaway, featuring a va
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November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Safford, Thatcher, Graham Co-op helping federal workers, local food resources to help after loss of SNAP
GRAHAM COUNTY — With furloughed and essential federal workers having missed at least one full paycheck, and the suspension of SNAP benefits effective Nov. 1,
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November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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2nd Safford Airshow doubles attendance
SAFFORD — The Safford Airshow continues to get bigger each year, and organizers anticipate even more growth in the future. Cameron Atkins, manager of Saffo
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November 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Two lanes of travel reopen on US 60 between Superior, Globe-Miami
Contributed article GLOBE — The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed an interim repair project on a flood-damaged section of US 60 between Su
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November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Town of Thatcher, City of Safford mobile apps up and running
THATCHER — The phone app for the Town of Thatcher is now live. The free app, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play, allows residents to pay util
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November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Ground-breaking for MGRMC’s new pharmacy is Monday
SAFFORD — The next expansion of services at Mr. Graham Regional Medical Center will get underway next week. The hospital will conduct a ground-breaking for
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November 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Training available to identify opioid overdose
SAFFORD — Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition is offering to clubs and organizations free training on Narcan administration and information about fentanyl
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November 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Teaming up with Freeport-McMoRan helps AZGFD quickly locate, capture sheep
Contributed article MORENCI —One of the world’s most productive copper mines is also one of Arizona’s most reliable sources of Rocky Mountain bighorn s
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November 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Lane restrictions on Highways 60, 70 this week
SUPERIOR — U.S. Highway 60 will be closed in both directions between mileposts 227-243 Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The closur
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November 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Hunt-Bell, Natal selected as Graham and Greenlee Small Business Women of the Year
THATCHER — Fiona DeYoung, community liaison for U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., told the audience at Eastern Arizona College on Thursday that 99.5 percent
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October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Applications being accepted for Veterans Day Parade
SAFFORD — The City of Safford is accepting applications to participate in the 2025 Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Parade entrants will line up on
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October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Suspect apprehended in murder near Apache Gold casino
SAN CARLOS — San Carlos Apache Police announced they have made an arrest in a homicide that occurred near the Apache Gold Resort and Casino. The suspect in
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October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Ward brings Microjet to Safford Airshow this weekend
SAFFORD — Aircraft fans got a sneak peek Thursday at one of the participants in this weekend’s Safford Airshow. Torrey Ward brought his SubSonex JSX-2 Mi
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October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Deadline approaching to nominate a Veteran Service Leader
TUCSON — There’s just one day left to nominate a Graham County veteran for a Veteran Service Leader Award. U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., is taking n
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October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Thatcher Middle School 1Q honor roll
Seventh grade Taylee Airgood, Evan Ajeman, Celine Albinovich, Tracy Allred, Josie Bendall, Breven Bingham, McKendrick Brewer, Nyla Briggs, Colton Bull, Calli
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October 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Ruth Powell Elementary School 1Q honor roll
Principal’s Gold List Third grade Micah Ownbey, Carter Parrish, Harper Seelke and Aero Voelker. Fourth grade Kynnadee Anderson, Kennedy Bingham, H
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October 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Cox limited edition print raffled at Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar Nov. 7-8
SAFFORD — The MGRMC Auxiliary’s annual Christmas Bazaar is moving to a new location. This year’s Christmas Bazaar will take place in the fellowship hal
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October 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Spooky Fest Haunted House introduces kindergarteners to Safford PD
SAFFORD — Safford Police offered local kindergarteners a chance to know their local police in a less than spooky situation Wednesday. The Police Department
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October 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Safford artist IreneSofia to feature at San Pedro River Arts Council exhibition
Contributed article BENSON — The San Pedro River Arts Council is pleased to present an inspiring and evocative exhibition featuring Artist IreneSofia. T
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October 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM