Greenlee County, AZ

Family members who have loved ones in the Greenlee County jail no longer have to worry about getting cashier's checks or money orders before making commissary deposits. As of June 1, people can deposit funds with a debit or credit card using a kiosk in the jail's lobby. Greenlee County...

CLIFTON — Add the Hobo fire to the list of area wildfires to keep an eye on. The Hobo fire is northeast of Morenci in the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. It was discovered Friday, has burned about 400 acres thus far and is at 0-percent containment.

Clifton Town Mayor Luis Montoya lifted the mandatory face covering proclamation Monday, but reminded residents individual businesses can still require face masks. Montoya issued his proclamation on June 24, 2020. In a notice he posted to Facebook, Montoya said the decision to rescind the face mask policy was made because...

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry resumed their inmate work programs earlier this month after suspending the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ADOC is now bringing crews of incarcerated people to cities, towns and school districts across the state, including Greenlee County. “Different people have different...

A drunk driving investigation led to the discovery of 22 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of the driver Thursday night. According to the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call about a possible drunk driver in the Duncan area and when they stopped the vehicle, they confirmed the driver was impaired and driving on a suspended license from a prior DUI.

The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors agreed at their regular meeting June 1 to allow a non-profit organization foot the bill for a well-known consultant to help the county explore various housing and economic development initiatives. The National Association of Latino Community Asset Builder is a nonprofit organization that helps...

GREENLEE COUNTY – Roughly three-quarters of an ounce of meth was seized by Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday night after pulling a vehicle over on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office, a tip was called in regarding a possible intoxicated driver near...

A small crowd gathered Memorial Day at Veterans Park in Clifton as members of Lloyd C. Hill Post 28 American Legion remembered those Greenlee County residents who served and gave their lives in service to our country.

THATCHER, Ariz. — The United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties donated $135,000 for local EAC student scholarships during the 2021-2022 school year. Adam O’Doherty, CEO for the United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties, publicly announced the funding to the Graham County Community College District Governing Board. “We believe...

The Gila Valley Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution recently presented the 2021 DAR Good Citizen Award to high schools in Graham and Greenlee Counties. This year, with restrictions lightened during the pandemic, the awards were presented by way of individual packets as well as in-person and virtual assemblies. One student was chosen from each senior class based on the exceptional ways he or she demonstrated qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. The process for making the selection varied with each school but included school administrators, teachers, counselors and students from the senior class. The following are the honored good citizens and the school’s recommendations for this award:

The South Eastern Arizona Community Action Program is awarding grants worth more than $80,000 to five organizations in Graham County, and to Greenlee County’s public works department. The community service blocks grants, made up of funds from the CARES ACT, are meant to fund organizations that invest in and improve...

Freeport-McMoRan and Greenlee County officials met Friday morning to officially open the latest Morenci Mine overlook on U.S. Highway 191. Over the years, the highway has had to move as the mine has grown. The newest overlook was completed in June 2020, but because of COVID-19, the opening ceremony was postponed.

The community of Blue turned out in full force Saturday to celebrate the eighth grade graduations of three students, two of whom were robbed of a celebration last year due to the pandemic. Vince Picozzi, Jamee Thompson and Colten Cheney received their certificates from teacher Ginger Cheney following a ceremony...

Baltimore County, Maryland. Atlanta, Georgia. New Orleans, Louisiana. St. Lucie County, Florida. The list of cyber attack victims goes on and on. In fact, Greenlee County Administrator Derek Rapier grew so concerned about the increasing threat, he received permission from the Board of Supervisors in March to research the county’s cyber security needs. He warned them they might be in for some “sticker shock.”

“Steve has had a great impact on Greenlee County.” said Susan Snyder. After moving back to Arizona in 1997, Clifton’s first certified community garden was started by Steve in 2011/2012, which he is still an active participant in. While a teacher in the Greenlee schools, he started the garden to provide vegetables to the Clifton Schools and local restaurants. Steve is now the irrigation coordinator for the Greenlee Gardens - Clifton Site, and assists gardeners realize success. It’s community volunteers and members now who use the garden as a way to give back to the needy.

The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted last week to take steps to pay down a large chunk of its unfunded pension liability when it comes to its police officers and judges. The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System pays current and future pension benefits to police officers, firefighters, judges,...

A Thatcher resident over the age of 65 has become the 78th COVID-19 victim to die in Graham County since March 2020. The last person to die in the county as a result of the virus died April 5. According to the Graham County Health Department, nine people have contracted...

After consulting with health officials, looking at current cases within the school and the upward trend statewide in COVID cases, the Morenci Unified School District has decided to continue its mask mandate for the remainder of the school year. Superintendent David Woodall said that over the next few weeks the...

With more than 43% of Greenlee County residents vaccinated and the number of people with COVID-19 in the single digits county-wide, Kimmy Henderson decided now’s the time to celebrate local talent. The owner of the Blue Door Sanctuary in Clifton is hosting an Open Mic Night Saturday. The brighter health...

The Duncan Woman's Club and River's Roadside Treats are holding benefits Saturday to help the parents of a Duncan man killed in an ATV accident pay for his funeral. According to Greenlee County Sheriff Tim Sumner, Matthew McGrath, 33, died as a result of injuries suffered in an ATV accident on Billingsley Lane around 6:30 p.m. April 12.