Stories, events and culture from Safford, Thatcher, Pima and the whole Gila Valley

Civic Landmark

Gila Valley Arizona Temple

The valley's Latter-day Saint temple

Central

Dedicated May 23, 2010 — a 17-acre site with a 104-ft precast concrete spire and art-glass windows depicting local landscapes. Serves an estimated 21,000+ local Latter-day Saints across 7 stakes in southeast Arizona/southwest New Mexico. Grounds and visitor viewing are generally open; the temple interior is restricted to church members. Located in Central, AZ — not Thatcher, as some directories mis-list it.