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Study says congestion to increase
Three roadways in Safford are at capacity for handling traffic now, and two others are expected to be at capacity within five years, according to the Graham County Small Area Transportation Study.
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A stolen 1999 Nissan Altima was recovered Monday after the perpetrators apparently set the car ablaze.
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School board candidates announced
Only three contested Graham County school board races will be decided in the Nov. 4 general election — unless there are write-in candidates.
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Safford student wins tickets to Jonas Brothers concert
Danielle Jimenez of Safford received a thrill when she found out she won a contest through radio station 104 Kiss FM in Phoenix.
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‘Pack to School’ drive successful
The annual “Pack to School” drive for school supplies led locally by the Arizona State Prison-Safford has collected more than 25,000 items and 560 backpacks for children.
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Republicans host candidates at open house
A Republican Headquar-ters open house featured several local and nonlocal candidates for office Aug. 6.
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Kirkpatrick meets locals for breakfast
A group of about 20 met at the Manor House for breakfast and an opportunity to hear Ann Kirkpatrick speak, as well as ask her questions, on Aug. 9.
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Saturday Night Stampede gallops into Valley
Saturday is the big day — the annual Safford Saturday Night Stampede rodeo, and this year’s edition will have a special twist — a tribute to members of the U.S. armed forces serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Pima Town Council approves Green Gable pre-plat
After months of negotiation, the Pima Town Council unanimously approved the pre-plat for a 43-lot subdivision located on the west side of the town.
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Safford Educational Travelers go to Italy
Editor’s Note: The following story is the first in an installment of nine stories about the adventures of the Safford Educational Travelers. This is the third year Safford teacher Linda Hedges has taken a group of local students on an educational experience. The students traveled with EF Educational Tours, the world’s largest private educational organization, to Rome, Paris and London. All stories are written by students who went on the trip.
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Miss Graham County Pageant is Aug. 16
The Miss Graham County Scholarship Pageant presents A Night of a Thousand Stars, featuring performers from Graham County, on Saturday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., in the Eastern Arizona College Fine Arts Center.
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Ashcreek customers face shortages
Editor's Note: The Courier received incorrect information from the Arizona Corporate Commission about the stage in which the Ashcreek Water Company is now operating, according to Ashcreek Interim Manager Bevan Barney, who said the company is in Stage 3. This stage allows customers to voluntarily curtail usage.
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Supervisor candidates respond to questions
In the Sept. 2 primary election, Supervisor District 1 Drew John, a Democrat, is challenged by Steve Bingham, and in District 3, incumbent Republican Mark Herrington is challenged by Joseph Chapin.
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Thatcher School Board OKs budget
The Thatcher School Board gave final approval to the school district’s $9.484 million budget during a July 10 meeting.
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Thatcher’s Quail Ridge open since 1996
One of the biggest Thatcher developments started in 1979 when three men bought land just west of Thatcher, intending to turn around and sell it for more. Instead, they held it for 17 years before deciding to develop the property themselves, thus bringing Quail Ridge to Thatcher.
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Coalition lobbies for, gains more police presence in Bylas
A coalition of concerned Bylas residents wants the San Carlos Apache Tribe to provide around-the-clock police protection in Bylas to fight violent crimes and substance abuse.
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State prison, Freeport McMoRan team up for school kids
The Arizona State Prison-Safford and Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. have teamed up to make sure Gila Valley children in kindergarten through eighth grade have the supplies they need for a successful school year.
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Thatcher waiting for Safford answer on golf annexation
The Thatcher Town Council once again tabled its decision to annex the Mount Graham Golf Course, this time until after the Safford City Council receives Thatcher’s memorandum on the issue, discusses and signs it.
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Strip search of Safford teen unconstitutional
The strip search of a Safford Middle School student in October 2003 was unconstitutional and Assistant Principal Kerry Wilson is not entitled to immunity from a lawsuit, according to the opinion of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Council agrees to city manager selection process
The Safford City Council unanimously voted to use the Arizona League of Cities and Towns to assist it in the selection of a new city manager. After discussion during executive session at its July 14 meeting, the council voted 4-2 to begin interviewing applicants for an interim city manager as well.
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Lozano to be examined by psychiatrist
Judge R. Douglas Holt ordered defendant Tommy Lozano, 40, of Safford to be examined by a psychiatrist .
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Safford Middle School registering
Safford Middle School will register new students to the district Tuesday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents must bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, immunization record and a copy of the withdrawal forms from the previous school or a report card.
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There is still time to donate phone cards for troops
It’s not too late to donate phone cards that will be sent to members of the U.S. armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Alleged shooter released from hospital, arrested
A husband and wife in Bonita are sleeping easier these days with the knowledge that the man who allegedly terrorized them is behind bars and will be tried in Superior Court.
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Parts of fairgrounds to close for renovations
The barns and the RV area at the Graham County Fairgrounds, in addition to the racetrack, will be shut down until at least Jan. 1 for renovations.
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