Gila Valley Rundown

From Safford to the UFC’s Unusual Championship & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

This week: Safford’s Justin Gaethje is taking his hometown pride to one of the most unusual championship stages in UFC history. https://www.eacourier.com/sports/saffords-gaethje-fights-for-ufc-title-on-white-house-lawn-next-sunday/article_627a535a-ddae-45b6-a61f-641376795a5a.html [https://www.eacourier.com/sports/saffords-gaethje-fights-for-ufc-title-on-white-house-lawn-next-sunday/article_627a535a-ddae-45b6-a61f-641376795a5a.html]

Graham County’s New Chamber Hire & What’s Coming Up Around the Gila Valley

This week: A new Graham County Chamber hire is bringing military, mining, and data experience to a role focused on improving operations and community support. Read more: https://www.eacourier.com/news/new-chamber-hire-brings-service-minded-approach-to-graham-county/article_e3606934-da93-423e-b35c-b33ca65ee6b0.html [https://www.eacourier.com/news/new-chamber-hire-brings-service-minded-approach-to-graham-county/article_e3606934-da93-423e-b35c-b33ca65ee6b0.html]

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]