The Gila Herald

12/24/2025

In a commanding display of defensive prowess and offensive efficiency, the Snowflake Lobos girls’ basketball team secured back-to-back titles at the 49th annual EAC Girls Holiday Basketball Tournament, defeating the Fort Thomas Apaches 56-32 in the championship game.

Staff Reports THATCHER – In a commanding display of defensive prowess and offensive efficiency, the Snowflake Lobos girls’ basketball team secured back-to-back titles at the 49th annual EAC Girls Holiday …

12/24/2025

Christmas Day weather forecast

🎄While the bulk of the overnight rain is winding down, there will still be a few showers around today. Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies with mild temps this afternoon.

☔️ If you're heading out Christmas morning, take your umbrella as more shower chances are expected then.

12/23/2025

The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 16 – 22, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …

12/23/2025

Video report on the annual Graham County Recovery Court Christmas supported by Toys for Tots.

12/23/2025

Despite unseasonably warm weather in the Gila Valley, the Christmas spirit shone brightly during the Graham County Recovery Court’s annual holiday celebration on Monday.

By Jon Johnson [email protected] SAFFORD – Despite unseasonably warm weather in the Gila Valley, the Christmas spirit shone brightly during the Graham County Recovery Court’s annual holiday celebration on Monday. …

12/23/2025

By Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College is offering a free English as a Second Language course designed to help students and their families build essential communication skills and work …

12/23/2025

The Town of Pima is moving forward with a critical sewer expansion project to connect the newly constructed Pima High School to the municipal wastewater system, paving the way for future residential and commercial growth in the area.

By Jon Johnson [email protected] PIMA — The Town of Pima is moving forward with a critical sewer expansion project aimed at connecting the newly constructed Pima High School to the …

12/22/2025

Column By John Young

Column By John Young What does the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 have to do with who runs Venezuela? Everything. What does a fee by the International Maritime Organization …

12/22/2025

Last week, Senate Armed Services Committee member and 25-year Navy combat veteran Sen. Mark Kelly announced final passage of the annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026.

Bill blocks staffing cuts to Fort Huachuca’s Electronic Proving Ground and protects Arizona’s role in electronic warfare Delivers major Arizona military construction projects at Davis-Monthan, Luke Air Force Base, and …

12/22/2025

The survey, conducted jointly by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), Coronado National Forest, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, resulted in an estimate of 232 squirrels compared to last year’s count of 234. This consistency is particularly encouraging because it means that the population weathered a very dry 2025 on the mountain.

Stable numbers are great news after a dry year Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The annual interagency survey of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel in the Pinaleño Mountains of southeastern …

12/22/2025

Eastern Arizona College will welcome country music duo, Wildwood, to the Lee Little Theater on Jan. 14, for a live performance benefiting student scholarships.

By Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College will welcome country music duo, Wildwood, to the Lee Little Theater on Jan. 14, for a live performance benefiting student scholarships. Wildwood, …

12/22/2025

No lane restrictions or road closures planned over the holidays on U.S. Highway 60 east of Superior, between mileposts 227-243, from Dec. 19 to Jan. 5.

Full closures scheduled to resume Jan. 6 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that there are no lane restrictions or road closures planned over …