Drive about 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, and you will reach an expanse of the Sonoran desert with a long, rich history. The Gila River runs through this area, which was once lush with ...

PHOENIX – U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona introduced a new bill on Friday that would create a new national monument near Gila Bend. If passed, the Arizona Democrat’s bill promises to protect the ...

Gila Bend, a tiny town off I-8, is more than a pit stop for tourists. There is no grocery store, so family-owned restaurants ...

GiLA BEND, AZ (AZFamily) — The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is thanking its maintenance workers for helping save a woman who became trapped in a Gila Bend canal earlier this week. A ...

Tucked in the heart of the Arizona desert, Gila Bend stands as a symbol of the Southwest’s rich travel history. Once a vital stop on the iconic Highway 80, this town was a bustling hub for travelers, ...