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Man participating in BLM training dies in plane crash
A pilot participating in the Bureau of Land Management's Single-Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Pilot Academy was killed when his plane crashed in the Black Hills Tuesday at about 9:30 a.m.
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Ragland vs. Weaver in general election
Only one Safford City Council seat remains open following Tuesday's primary election, and incumbent Ed Ragland will be challenged by Ward Weaver for the office.
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Safford man arrested for assaulting stepmother
Joseph M. Abeyta of Safford was arrested Thursday night after allegedly assaulting his stepmother and threatening her with a revolver.
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Rancher Kit Laney was arrested on Sunday evening in the heat of the Diamond Bar Grazing Allotment cattle removal.
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Graham above yearly rainfall norm
The dry spell Graham County has been experiencing for the past six years is finally being relieved by consistent winter rains and a wetter-than-normal March.
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Wade Estrada has been involved in sports since the age of 3
Kim Wood, contributing writer
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Cooper resigns seat on Duncan Town Council
Art Montoya's wish came true probably far quicker than he might have imagined. Duncan Vice-mayor Tom Cooper has resigned from the council.
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The following briefs are compiled from information taken from reports filed with Safford Police Department (SPD) and the Thatcher Police Department (TPD). Anyone with information about these or other crimes is encouraged to call SPD at 428-6884 or TPD at 428-2296.
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Stockmen's Bank hires Safford native
The new manager of the Stockmen's Bank is pleased to rejoin his friends and family in the Gila Valley.
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Alliance to offer beneficial homeless services
The Graham County Interfaith Care Alliance is attempting to unite the Gila Valley's numerous denominations to consolidate help for the homeless into one source.
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Infamous resin bush finally treated
Frye Mesa has been officially sprayed with herbicides to eradicate the infamous resin bush.
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Clifton burglary suspect Romero is caught by sheriff
Clifton police have a suspected burglar in custody thanks to cooperation from the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office. Fred Romero, 18, Clifton, was apprehended by Sheriff Richard McCluskey on Tuesday, March 9. Romero is charged with two counts of second degree burglary and two counts of theft. The charges are Class 3 and Class 6 felonies, respectively.
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PRIDE Society brings changes to Duncan
It is hard not to notice the many improvements in Downtown Duncan. They are due largely to the efforts of a very special group, the Duncan PRIDE Society.
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