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Escape the heat on Mt. Graham
If it has been a while since you visted Mount Graham, now may be the perfect time to do it as photographer Sarah Keyes’ family found out this week. The pictures were taken in and around the Hospital Flats area, and the temperature hovered around 69 degrees the entire afternoon.
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So far, so good for Bashas’ grocery stores in Graham and Greenlee counties.
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New power line supports all of Valley
A new 69 kilovolt power line from the Hackberry substation to the old Thatcher substation was energized June 24.
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Temple construction ahead of schedule
It's been barely more than five months since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' groundbreaking of The Gila Valley Arizona Temple, but the buildings and surrounding facility are beginning to take shape.
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Freeport reports decline in net income, mining costs
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. reported a decline in net income attributable to common stock for the second quarter and in the first six months of this year.
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Pima School District raises student extracurricular fees
It will be a little pricier for students of Pima High School and Junior High to participate in extracurricular activities this school year. The Pima School Board unanimously voted to raise the fees at its meeting July 14.
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17th annual Gov Aker Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament is Sept. 5
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Members of Graham County Search and Resue need to be ready at a moment’s notice. Pictured are, front from left, Deputy T.J. Juarez, Les Smith, James Bryce, Ronnie Glaspie, Rick Clonts, Curtis Whittle, Dean Slusher and Marshal McBride; middle, Jean Tillman, Deena Francis, Penny Stewart, Grace Wells, Joan Wiley, Susie Cobos, Undersheriff Jeff McCormies; back, Max Cobos, Bill Tillman, Thomas Lucero, Heber Sullivan, Dave Wells, Danial Rowen, Tony Jurado, Sgt. Jerry Nelson and Sheriff P.J. Allred.
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Burglaries continue to plague Gila Valley
Home burglaries continue to be a problem in the Gila Valley, with multiple burglaries reported in Safford and Graham County over the weekend.
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Investigation of Hughes shooting complete
The Department of Public Safety has concluded its investigation into the shooting of former Graham County Sheriff Frank Hughes, but the report seems to create more questions than it answers.
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Fire destroys Valley resident’s store in New Mexico
A music store in Silver City, N.M., owned by Gila Valley resident David Murphy, was destroyed July 24 by a fire New Mexico authorities say was set by a transient.
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Jordan Beals takes a couple of youngsters for a ride on his tractor, Annabelle, during the Pioneer Days Parade in Pima. Beals later performed a song about Annabelle with his band “The Late Night Fork-lift” during the festivities at the Pima High School’s Edd Hubbard football field.
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Safford continues to discuss library fee structure
The Safford City Council continues to discuss a possible fee rate structure for the Safford City-Graham County Library, but negotiations with the town of Thatcher may prevent its citizens from having to pay for a card themselves.
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Book is romance of large proportions
Two-year Gila Valley residents Rebecca Fox and William Sherman announce the release of their novel, “Measure by Measure, A Romantic Romp with the Fabulously Fat.”
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RSVP announces new program with SEACUS
The Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona and Southern Arizona Retired and Senior Volunteer Program announced a new partnership with The Southeastern Arizona Community/Unique Services.
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Reed’s Blacksmith open in Thatcher
A new business in Thatcher serves as a reminder of a once-thriving profession of the past.
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Apply now for Gila Valley Leadership
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The Gila Valley Leadership program is sponsored by the Graham County Chamber of Commerce with support from Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center, Eastern Arizona College, Graham County, Graham County Farm Bureau, Trophies `n Tees and the BLM.
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Lozano pleads guilty to murder two
Tommy Lee Lozano, 47, pleaded guilty to an amended count of second-degree murder, a class-one felony, in court Tuesday morning.
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Construction of new nursing building on schedule
Construction of the new nursing education building at the Eastern Arizona College is on schedule for completion next April.
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County to apply for $283,750 to train nurses
Training of up to 25 registered nurses at the Eastern Arizona College over the next two years will be possible if Graham County’s application for funding is approved.
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Cops find meth and gun during traffic stop
Officers from the Safford Police Department and the Graham County Sheriff's Office confiscated a handgun, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop early Friday morning.
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Pima refuses to accept music teacher's resignation
In three short days, Pima Elementary students will return to classes, but their music teacher might not.
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Band camp prepares students for marching, shows
While many Gila Valley residents looked for ways to escape the record summer heat last week, several dedicated Thatcher High School band members were outside working on marching routines at the school's band camp.
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