Safford armed robbery suspect apprehended after high-speed police chase
by John Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Safford – A suspected robbery in Safford was taken into custody Friday night after lead officers chased him at speed down Highway 70 towards Thatcher. Police were dispatched to Dollar General at 1640 W. Thatcher Blvd. at about 8:13 p.m., according to a Safford news release. about armed robbery. Before police […]
Avila lays out goals for Safford PD
SAFORD — If his promotion to Safford Police Chief is approved by the city council on Monday, Brian Avila will become the first Hispanic in Graham County history to head law enforcement. Absolutely; no question. It’s about how willing you are to work for them,” Avila said. Avila, who earned degrees from Eastern Arizona University […]
Meet-and-greet Safford Police Chief finalists
Contributed Photo/Credit: City of Safford: Meet two Safford police chief candidates at a handshake event at the Safford Library on Thursday, May 18th at 6pm staff report Safford – The City of Safford invites the public to its Police Chief Recruitment Meet & Greet on Thursday 18th May. The event will be held at 6:00 […]
Safford Library to host 8th annual Community Baby Shower
John Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: All Babies Under 1 Year Old at Safford City-Graham County Library’s 8th Annual Community Baby Shower on Friday, April 14, 9am-12pm Invite expectant parents and family members or caregivers. Contributed Article/Courtesy Safford Library Safford – The City of Safford Graham County Library will host its 8th Annual Community Baby Shower […]
Safford Council to consider bingo licenses
SAFFORD — On Monday, Safford City Council will be asked if bingo should be played in the city. The Council will consider two Bingo applications. One for Outreach Arizona and one for the Graham County Senior Center. Outreach Arizona said in its application that it will lease the Copper Steer Steakhouse’s banquet room for bingo […]
City of Safford Publishes Notice for Truth in Taxation Hearing
Safford City Council will consider approval of the city’s provisional budget for 2023-2024 at its regular session on 8 May 2023. In the interim budget, the city recommends keeping the primary property tax rate the same as before. 0.5135% for the last four years. Keeping the tax rate the same will generate more revenue due […]
Avila, Brei finalists for Safford Police Chief job
Safford Police Captain Brian Avila and U of A Police Assistant Chief Jason Bray are finalists for the open Safford Police Chief job. – Contributed photo Posted By: David Bell May 5, 2023 Safford — The city of Safford’s search for a new police chief has been narrowed to two candidates, and the city is […]
Cannabis CEO Marvina Thomas to become the first black woman to own and operate an Arizona cannabis dispensary with the opening of her Safford location on 4/20
Photo contributed: Marvina Thomas, CEO and founder of Fourtwenty Collections, plans to open her Safford store on Thursday, April 20th. With operations in both Arizona and New Mexico, Marvina Thomas is now a multistate operator. Contribution article SAFFORD – Malvina Thomas 40 collectionsThe BIPOC-owned, Arizona-based cannabis company, which consists of CBD skin care, THC, and […]
Motorcyclist involved in fatal crash south of Safford
John Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: On March 19, a Safford man was killed in a motorcycle crash south of Safford. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – A Safford man was killed in a motorcycle accident on March 19. Larry James Molina, 58, was pronounced dead at Mount Graham Regional Medical Center despite the valiant […]
Safford Spring Festival is Friday and Saturday
SAFFORD — It’s spring, so it’s time for the Safford Spring Festival. The Safford Springs Festival takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, 21-22 April. said Vance Bryce, executive director of the Graham County Chamber of Commerce. “We start at 5 p.m. Friday night. Back then there was an opening ceremony, there was live music, and […]
