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

A Fish Die-Off at Cluff Ranch Ponds & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

This week: Heat, algae blooms, and low oxygen levels caused a major fish die-off at Cluff Ranch Ponds near Pima, delaying plans to develop the area into a strong largemouth bass fishing spot. Read more: https://www.eacourier.com/news/heat-and-algae-bloom-blamed-for-fish-die-off-at-cluff-ranch-ponds/article_460ab4a7-596c-4df2-9bab-042c8c4b671a.html [https://www.eacourier.com/news/heat-and-algae-bloom-blamed-for-fish-die-off-at-cluff-ranch-ponds/article_460ab4a7-596c-4df2-9bab-042c8c4b671a.html]

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.