Eastern Arizona Courier

07/26/2024

Congressman Juan Ciscomani, who enjoys a reputation as a relatively moderate Republican, has long been active with a group that promotes the goal of Christians stewarding the nation’s morality through “biblical citizenship.”

WASHINGTON — Congressman Juan Ciscomani, who enjoys a reputation as a relatively moderate Republican, has long been active with a group that promotes the goal of Christians stewarding the nation’s

07/26/2024

A suspected shoplifter is accused of escalating his wrongdoing to a felony case by threatening a Walmart associate with a knife.

07/25/2024

The 141-mile drive on 191 from Safford to Alpine offers several opportunities for scenic or historical stops along the way.

During the hottest months of the year, we have been known to venture off to some cooler places in Arizona.

07/25/2024

The Gila Valley's newest cool spot was hopping July 19, when Garrett's Sweet Shop in downtown Safford opened its doors for the first time to dish out cold, sweet ice cream and other treats.

The Gila Valley's newest cool spot was hopping July 19, when Garrett's Sweet Shop in downtown Safford opened its doors for the first time to dish out cold, sweet ice

07/24/2024

A 22-year-old San Carlos Apache tribe member has been arrested in connection to a wildfire that consumed 2,162 acres this month, along with destroying several homes and other buildings and displacing hundreds of San Carlos residents.

San Carlos Apache Police Department announced the arrest a 22-year-old tribe member in connection to a wildfire that consumed 2,162 acres this month, along with destroying several homes and other

07/24/2024

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07/24/2024

Capturing lightning bolts, it turns out, is not the exclusive purview of the Greek god Zeus. Local photographer and astronomer Paul Schulz has made a habit of it for some time now, from the comfort of his patio.

Capturing lightning bolts, it turns out, is not the exclusive purview of the Greek god Zeus. Local photographer and astronomer Paul Schulz has made a habit of it for some

07/24/2024

The Arizona Supreme Court will determine whether the attorney general has the sole statutory authority to seek a warrant of ex*****on.

PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes insists that she is "the state."

07/24/2024

Republican lawmakers did nothing wrong in using "unborn human being" in their description of the effects of a ballot measure to put a right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution, a lawyer for the Legislature says.

PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers did nothing wrong in using "unborn human being" in their description of the effects of a ballot measure to put a right to abortion in the

07/22/2024

A bid by the Goldwater Institute to change how judges on the Court of Appeals are elected drew a skeptical response Monday from a trial judge who is hearing the case.

PHOENIX — A bid by the Goldwater Institute to change how judges on the Court of Appeals are elected drew a skeptical response Monday from a trial judge who is

07/22/2024

Chums, a 6-month-old female tuxedo cat rescued from the recent Watch Fire in San Carlos, is the Desert Cat Rescue Cat of the Week.

NAME: Chums

07/22/2024

The Sunday announcement by Joe Biden that he was not running for re-election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris produced a flurry of reaction on social media from Arizona politicians, elected officials and groups.

PHOENIX — The Sunday announcement by Joe Biden that he was not running for re-election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris produced a flurry of reaction on social media from

07/21/2024

Pioneer Days Parade, July 20, 2024, Thatcher

07/20/2024

Among the few local political races that will be settled with July 30’s primary election is the contest for Graham County sheriff.

07/19/2024

Throughout the week, RNC delegates and speakers have voiced the belief that it took a heavenly hand for Trump to leave the rally site near Pittsburgh alive—and that, by implication, his return to power has been blessed at the highest possible level.

MILWAUKEE — Among the red, white and blue crowd at the Republican National Convention, the support for former President Donald Trump is palpable. Some Arizona delegates admire the achievements of

07/19/2024

The Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center recently concluded its first Young Entrepreneur Excellence Training (YEET) program, aimed at nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among high school students from the region.

The Eastern Arizona College Small Business Development Center recently concluded its first Young Entrepreneur Excellence Training (YEET) program, aimed at nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among high school students from the

07/19/2024

The theme of the new women’s cancer support group is that one person's story may become another's survival guide. Organizers Karen Smith and Christine Fisher are ready to share and support other women in their cancer journeys.

The theme of the new women’s cancer support group is that one person's story may become another's survival guide. Organizers Karen Smith and Christine Fisher are ready to share and

07/19/2024

A man who was shot and wounded at Firth Park on July 13 after he appeared to brandish a firearm in a Safford Police officer's direction has been released from Mount Graham Regional Medical Center and is facing several charges.

A man who was shot and wounded at Firth Park on July 13 after he appeared to brandish a firearm in a Safford Police officer's direction has been released from

07/19/2024

Aug. 23 is the deadline to submit nominations of standout non-profit organizations and community volunteers for consideration in the Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley's 2024 Graham Greenlee Grant Celebration awards.

Residents of Graham and Greenlee counties have until Aug. 23 to submit nominations of standout non-profit organizations and community volunteers for consideration in the Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila

07/19/2024

The Graham County Chamber of Commerce is seeking business owners to serve on its board of directors.

07/19/2024

Arizona won't be able to block those who sign up to vote using a federal registration form from casting a ballot in the presidential race, at least not now.

PHOENIX — Arizona won't be able to block those who sign up to vote using a federal registration form from casting a ballot in the presidential race, at least not

07/19/2024

Fourteen candidates for either Greenlee County offices or a seat on the Clifton Town Council participated in a nearly three-hour candidate forum at the Clifton Social Club on July 13.

07/18/2024

Bob Newhart has died at age 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses.

07/18/2024

On Saturday, Quinn Tattooz celebrated its grand opening at 325 E U.S. Hwy 70, welcoming the Gila Valley community to a vibrant new space for artistic expression and body art.

Quinn Tattooz celebrated its grand opening at 325 E. U.S. Highway 70 on July 13, welcoming the Gila Valley community to a vibrant new space for artistic expression and body

07/18/2024

Within a span of 24 hours on July 15 and 16, the Safford Fire Department responded to two house fires that resulted in significant property damage and displacement of residents.

07/18/2024

The Arizona Supreme Court has opened a new path to the practice of law in Arizona for the purpose of improving public access to legal services.

07/17/2024

Cliff Ernest Ellsworth passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 8, 2024.

07/17/2024

Royce Hunt-Bell’s journey as a small business owner started with papier-mâché deer heads.

07/17/2024

The Clifton Town Council has terminated its town manager Rudy Perez. The council’s unanimous action became effective Monday, July 15.

07/17/2024

Duncan is one of those small, close-knit communities where most of the people you encounter have roots going back generations. Not Charles Wagley. He is his family's root in Duncan, and that's no trifle.

Duncan is one of those small, close-knit communities where most of the people you encounter have roots going back generations. Not Charles Wagley. He is his family's root in Duncan,