Gila Ridge High School will let out students early because of a burst pipe.
Update on Gillarridge High School Closure As of 12:44 PM, the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced that Gillarridge High School will be closed on Wednesday. The closure is a result of ongoing repairs needed for broken pipes that affect the school’s air conditioning system. In a statement, YUHSD mentioned: “All students will participate […]
Funding for Arizona wildfire relief is coming to Gila County.
Support for Gila County Amid Ongoing Fires As wildfires rage in eastern Arizona, the state has allocated $400,000 in taxpayer funds to assist Gila County. This fire has heavily impacted the San Carlos Apache tribe, burning over 1,000 acres and resulting in some residents losing their homes. The funding is provided through the Joint Heat […]
Billy Fire expands in Gila County; crews indicate a small loss in containment
Billy Fire Continues to Expand in Arizona Gila County officials report that the Billy Fire is still spreading, with some loss of containment in the Tonto National Forest, located about 15 miles south of Young. On August 10, officials declared an evacuation for Ellison Ranch, followed by a similar order for Murphy Ranch last week. […]
The Gila Valley grieves for these boys after the tragedy
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Fire in Gila County expands; crews note a small decrease in containment.
Fire Update in Gila County Young, Arizona – Gila County officials report that the Billy Fire is continuing to expand as firefighters struggle to maintain control in the Tonto National Forest, located roughly 60 miles east of Payson. On Sunday morning, Wildland officials announced that Ellison Ranch has been ordered to evacuate. Previously, Murphy Ranch […]
Gila County July Primary Election: Truth and Myths
Gira County Election Updates Gira County – It’s common to see unfounded rumors and speculation springing up after elections, much like those old campaign signs that seem to linger long after the votes are counted. Fortunately, local election officials from the Gira County Recorder’s office and election division are stepping up to address the misinformation […]
Fire in Gila County expands; crews report a small decrease in containment
Fire Continues to Spread in Tonto National Forest Young, Arizona – Gila County officials report that the Billy Fire is expanding as firefighters struggle to contain the flames in Tonto National Forest, located about 60 miles east of Payson. On Sunday morning, Wildland officials declared an evacuation for Ellison Ranch. Previously, Murphy Ranch had been […]
Diversity and communication identified as essential for the arts in the Gila Valley
Key Insights from Arizona Arts Listening Event in Safford At the Arizona Arts Listening Stop held at the Safford City Graham County Library last Thursday, two major topics emerged from the discussions. Approximately 20 participants highlighted the plethora of engaging activities available in the Gila Valley, particularly the numerous musical performances organized by the Gila […]
Evacuations ordered for Gila County due to wildfire
An evacuation order has been issued for Murphy Ranch in Gila County. As of Tuesday, the fire has consumed approximately 2,500 acres. Residents of Murphy Ranch are under a “GO” evacuation order as local firefighters contend with the nearby Billy Fire, according to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. “Residents should evacuate immediately to shelters or […]
Billy Fire leads to evacuations in Gila County
Evacuation Ordered in Gila County Amid Wildfire Gila County, Arizona. – Residents in a community northeast of the valley have been instructed to evacuate their homes as a wildfire, sparked by lightning, expands over thousands of acres. What we know: The Billy Fire ignited on July 9th in the Tonto National Forest, located about 15 […]