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Ginaveve’s, Safford, Chamber celebrate Justin Gaethje with mural ribbon-cutting
SAFFORD — “His legacy just isn’t in the ring; it is what he gives back to our community,” said John Howard, the man who, with wife Jenny, commissioned Safford Downtown’s latest mural on the side of Ginaveve’s Market Place, celebrating UFC Lightweight fighter and Safford native Justin Gaethje.
Fundraiser intended to celebrate Hispanic culture
The Eastern Arizona Hispanic Heritage Corp. is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a fundraising event on July 27 at the Graham County Fairgrounds. The Hispanic Heritage Fiesta will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. in the fairgrounds Ag Building.
American Legion Swift-Murphy Post celebrating its centennial, plus July Fourth Fishing Derby for kids
SAFFORD — American Legion Swift-Murphy Post 32, the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary are teaming for a special Independence Day celebration. The Sons of the American Legion will host the annual Moe Villalba Sr. Fishing Derby in the duck ponds at Graham County Fairgrounds on Thursday, from 6-11 a.m.
DAR annual patriotic essay contest is underway
The Gila Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is once again offering students who attend Mount Graham and Thatcher high schools, as well as local high-school-level students who are home-schooled, a chance to help cover the cost of dual enrollment at Eastern Arizona College. DAR offers four...
Who will take the title at 2024 Battle of the Bands?
SAFFORD — The line-up for one of the Gila Valley’s favorite events has been set. The 19th annual Double R Communications Battle of the Bands is Saturday, July 13, at Graham County Fairgrounds. The first band takes the stage at noon, with a new band every 30 minutes....
Local communities providing plenty of ways to celebrate July 4
July 4 promises a wide range of festivities across Graham and Greenlee counties.From paintball to pancakes to playing in the pool, Gila Valley resident have plenty of opportunities to fill their holiday. Safford.
Safford man found deceased on Airport Road
GRAHAM COUNTY – A Safford man was found deceased Tuesday morning, lying alongside Airport Road just west of Dry Lake Road. He appeared to have simply dropped while walking. The deceased male was identified as Gene Cornelison. He lived nearby and was known to walk in the area. A...
Graham County to Conduct Voting System "Logic and Accuracy" Test Ahead of Primary Election in Safford
Graham County is poised to ensure the integrity of its voting system ahead of the July 30 primary, with a "Logic and Accuracy" test scheduled for tomorrow, according to an official statement. The event, which is mandated under Arizona law, specifically A.R.S. §16-449, will offer a public demonstration of the voting equipment's reliability, set to take place at the General Services Building in Safford. Starting at 8:20 a.m., county officials will run through the necessary protocols to confirm that the voting machines are correctly capturing the choices of the electorate, and will welcome community members to observe the process from start to finish.
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