Graham County Officials Discuss Water Issues and School Projects in Recent Meetings
Graham County officials convened for a Board of Supervisors meeting on August 15, 2025, focusing on pressing community concerns such as water shortages and infrastructure enhancements. One urgent issue on the agenda was the ongoing drought affecting the local water supply. The supervisor pointed out the critical situation regarding the declining water table, with many […]
Kat Sticklin Supports Wreaths Across America Program for Veterans in Graham County
The Graham County Board of Supervisors Meeting, which took place on August 15, 2025, included significant public comments from Cat Sticklin, who represents Wreaths Across America. Sticklin, also involved with the American Legion Auxiliary and the Girls State program, provided information about the initiative that honors veterans by placing wreaths on their graves. She shared […]
Graham County Board Approves Agreements for Legal, Health, and Election Services
This article summarizes key discussions from a meeting held by the Graham County Board of Supervisors on August 4, 2025. The session opened with the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and quickly moved on to financial topics, including requests for funding and handwritten warrants. County Attorney Scott Bennett addressed the board regarding the […]
Eastern Arizona College Honors Constitution Day with Guest Speaker Graham County Attorney L. Scott Bennett
Eastern Arizona College Celebrates Constitution Day Thatcher, Arizona – Eastern Arizona College (EAC) recently commemorated Constitution Day with a keynote speech from Graham County Attorney L. Scott Bennett. The event, organized by students linked to President Darren Rogers of Eastern Arizona University (ASEAC), gathered nearly 300 attendees. The celebration kicked off with a lively performance […]
Initiative boosting eco-friendly copper mining in Graham and Greenlee counties supported by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, DC — Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kirsten Sinema have introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing clean copper mining in eastern Arizona, a move critical to U.S. national security. This initiative is backed by the bipartisan infrastructure laws that Sinema led and Kelly helped shape. The project focuses on generating clean energy while […]
Graham County Board Considers Proposal for Smaller Home Lots on Lebanon Loop
This article summarizes key discussions from a recent meeting of the Supervisory Committee. For further details, please refer to the complete meeting video. Officials in Graham County are evaluating significant rezone requests that could alter the local residential landscape. During the Committee of Supervisory Committee meeting on August 4, 2025, developers presented proposals to rezone […]
Graham County Board Considers Suggested Residential Rezoning on Lebanon Loop
This article summarizes key discussions from a meeting. For a complete understanding, please refer to the full video of the meeting. The Graham County Board of Supervisors met on August 4, 2025, to discuss a rezoning request that aims to address the county’s housing challenges. The conversation focused on a proposal to rezone two-acre parcels […]
2024 Recipients of the Graham County Community Investment Fund Announced by Freeport-McMoRan Foundation
Freeport-McMoran Announces Community Investment Initiatives Phoenix – Freeport-McMoran has revealed that its foundation is allocating $3 million across 66 projects in 12 operational communities throughout the U.S., particularly in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico, and Texas. “Our community investment thrives on authentic partnerships,” said a representative. “Identifying opportunities, addressing potential risks to community resilience and […]
Research reveals difficulties in addressing Graham County’s housing issue
Residents in Gila Valley are facing challenges in affording homes in Graham County without substantial savings, according to a recent housing survey by Grow America for the Southeastern Arizona Government Agency (SEAGO). During a presentation of the findings, it was revealed that potential homebuyers could structure a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage around $201,824. This still leaves […]
Graham County Agrees to Grant and Legal Contracts in Board Meeting
This article summarizes key discussions from a recent meeting of the Graham County Board of Supervisors, which primarily focused on fundraising and legal services aimed at enhancing community safety and support. Sheriff PJ Allred made significant modifications to a grant with the Coronado National Forest, a development that has been under scrutiny. This funding is […]