Gila Valley Rundown

Safford ECE’s Standout Year & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

Safford High’s Early Childhood Education program is celebrating two new CDA-certified seniors and one freshman national FCCLA qualifier.

How Sarah’s Bull Pen Shows Up for the Community & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

This week: Sarah Henderson turned Sarah’s Bull Pen in Safford into more than a bar, using it as a community hub for fundraising, mentorship, safety, and carrying on her family’s legacy. Read more: https://www.eacourier.com/news/a-passion-to-pour-sarahs-bull-pen-owner-sarah-henderson-has-built-more-than-a/article_971b4f0c-1934-4dd5-821b-94018d217454.html [https://www.eacourier.com/news/a-passion-to-pour-sarahs-bull-pen-owner-sarah-henderson-has-built-more-than-a/article_971b4f0c-1934-4dd5-821b-94018d217454.html]

Safford Spring Festival Hits a New High & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

This week: The 2026 Safford Spring Festival had its best year yet, boosted by good weather, expanded grounds, new attractions, strong vendor activity, and growing support for local businesses.

Looking Back at 40 Years of GVAC & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

This week: The Gila Valley Arts Council is celebrating 40 years of bringing performing arts to the community, reaching tens of thousands of children and helping to strengthen arts education across the Valley.

Thatcher’s Corner Farmers Market Takes Off & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

This week: Thatcher’s Corner Farmers Market has quickly grown from 15 vendors to a full 50-vendor monthly event, giving local entrepreneurs, including kids, an affordable place to build small businesses.