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- Main Street program awarded $30,000
The Arizona Department of Commerce recently awarded Safford's Main Street program two $15,000 grants to help boost its Downtown.
- Group Wants Proper Burial For Hero
An 83-year-old grave in a pauper's cemetery could be exhumed, if a group of Phoenix vets get their way.
- Safford teen slashes two on New Year's Eve
It appears the city of Safford is having difficulty getting through a holiday without a stabbing these days.
- Safford and Co-op sign historical agreements
After locking horns for more than 62 years, the city of Safford and Graham County Electric Co-op signed new service contracts Tuesday evening that explicitly define new service areas and will facilitate a new ...
- Perez charged with first degree murder
More information on the stabbing death of Jesus Adan Caraveo, 30, has come to light as his accused murderer, Joe Anthony Perez, 44, of Safford had his preliminary hearing Wednesday afternoon.
- Shriners clothe children
Warm clothing is one of the blessings many people take for granted, but Shriner Bob Howell did his part this Christmas to help those without.
- Anti-drug group sets new goals
The Graham County Anti-Meth Coalition set several goals aimed at fighting drug abuse, including the creation of a speakers bureau, which would provide speakers for local club or organization events.
- Museum volunteers maintain contact with past
Barbara Stailey is one of about 20 volunteers who maintain the Graham County Historical Society Museum in Thatcher.
- Water blend project done
Construction has been completed on a new pipeline between Safford's Carrasco and Kempton wells that will help ensure a plentiful supply of water in the Gila Valley for years to come.
- Safford, Globe receive grants to develop their downtowns
Safford and Globe have been awarded grants by the Arizona Department of Commerce to develop their historic downtown areas.
- Burglary victim takes law into own hands
A burglary victim who felt the police investigation of his case was insufficient allegedly forced the burglar to show where he had fenced the property and may face criminal charges of his own.
- DPS seizes pot destined for Safford
The Department of Public Safety, with assistance from the Safford Police Department and its certified narcotic dog, seized approximately 10 ounces of marijuana during a traffic stop Monday.
- Bill would stop hazardous silliness
Rep. Bill Konopnicki, R-Safford, has found it necessary to legislate common sense.
- Safford man jailed after fatal stabbing
SAFFORD a ' A Safford man is jailed on a first-degree murder charge after a Christmas Day fight led to a fatal stabbing, police say.
- Packing plant provided local jobs
Businesses in the Gila Valley have had their ups and downs over the many years since European peoples began settling here.
- Safford sewer line extension mired in controversy
A controversy has developed over whether or not the city of Safford needs to acquire an easement to extend its sewer line down the middle of Lone Star Road.
- New OHV use law begins in January
A new law requiring the purchase of an off-highway vehicle decal for any OHVs operated in Arizona will take effect Jan.
- Industrial park could create economic opportunities
A proposed light-industrial park on Safford's east side will allow the city to market itself across the United States and will create opportunities for local companies to expand, Safford Community and Economic ...
- Arizona cowboy wins world title in team roping
An Arizona cowboys has won a PRCA world title during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
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City DescriptionSafford (Western Apache: Ichʼįʼ Nahiłtį́į́) is a city in Graham County, Arizona, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 8,932. The city is the county seat of Graham County.
Safford is the principal city of the Safford Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Graham and Greenlee counties.
Safford is located at 32°49′24″N 109°42′53″W / 32.82333, -109.71472 (32.823266, -109.714613). The Pinaleno Mountains sit prominently to the southwest of town. The Pinalenos have the greatest vertical relief of any mountain range in Arizona.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.6 km²), of which, 7.9 square miles (20.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.38%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,232 people, 3,331 households, and 2,394 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,166.1 people per square mile (450.1/km²). There were 3,718 housing units at an average density of 469.6/sq mi (181.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.17% White, 1.41% Black or African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.04% Pacific ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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