Nestled in the central part Southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for Southeastern Arizona. The City of Safford boasts a historic downtown that is the main entertainment district in the area.   The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 150 employees to staff all the different positions within these departments. The city also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of Gas, Water, Electric, Sewer, and Sanitation, the city has a landfill and airport that service the county. Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday