All Tonto National Forest offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will resume normal business hours Tuesday, October 10. For localized information, contact one of the following Ranger District offices during regular business hours: Tonto National Forest Ranger District Offices: Cave Creek Ranger …
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Fall Weather Camping Opportunities on the Tonto National Forest
Fee machines have been installed and are available to pay fees for overnight camping on the Mesa, Cave Creek, Globe and Tonto Basin ranger districts. Timber Camp Campground, on the Globe Ranger District, and Burnt Corral, Cholla, Frazier Horse, Schoolhouse and Windy Hill campgrounds are currently open on the Tonto …
Read More »Driver dies at scene of accident east of Globe
The driver in a single-vehicle collision just east of Globe was pronounced dead at the scene at about 12:30 on Sept. 20. The Globe Police Department, along with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office and The Department of Public Safety, responded to the area of Hwy. 60 and Hwy. 254 in …
Read More »Draft Wilderness Inventory Map and Evaluation Criteria Available for Public Review
PHOENIX, September 13, 2017—Tonto National Forest officials have developed a draft inventory map as part of the ongoing Wilderness Recommendation Process. The map is now available for public review. The Tonto National Forest (TNF) developed the final inventory criteria used to produce the draft inventory map after listening to public comments during public meetings and analyzing written comments during …
Read More »Actors wanted for the Haunted Jail at Globe
Auditions are this Friday for parts at The Haunted Jail at Globe! People can try out for parts from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Jail in Globe on Friday, Sept. 15. If you can work for this guy, we have a job for you! We are looking for …
Read More »Gila County Superintendent Office Wins Grant to Train Science Teachers
Submitted by Roy Sandoval, Gila County Superintendent Educators working in rural areas face a particular set of challenges that can make even the simplest of tasks a headache. Far-flung schools and dirt roads mean teachers and students are isolated from resources that urban schools take for granted. The Gila County …
Read More »Education, business and nonprofit leaders set sights on 2030 education goals
Arizona Education Progress Meter provides shared vision and framework to close the achievement gap, prepare students for success and strengthen Arizona’s talent pipeline and long-term competitiveness PHOENIX – Expect More Arizona and the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announced today critical long-term education goals for the state. The newly released goals are part …
Read More »Want to help Hurricane Harvey victims?
For those looking for a way to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas: Houston Coalition for the Homeless: www.homelesshouston.org/hurricane-harvey/ Offers up-to-date information about space in homeless shelters and accepts cash donations at https://www.thewayhomehouston.org/partners Trusted World: https://trustedworld.org/hurricane-harvey-volunteers/ Current needs: New underwear and socks (all sizes), non-perishable food, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, baby diapers, …
Read More »Claypool man arrested for second-degree murder
Jess William Anaya, 27, of Claypool was arrested for second-degree murder Aug. 23, 2017, after a toddler was found unresponsive in his home. The Globe Fire Department, Tri City Fire Department and Globe Police were dispatched to the residence on Euclid Loop on Aug. 18 in reference to an 18-month-old …
Read More »Reduction of golden algae in Saguaro Lake allows organizers to resume fishing tournaments
PHOENIX – With golden algae levels lower than previous samples, the Arizona Game and Fish Department informed the Forest Service on August 14 that Saguaro Lake can resume hosting fishing tournaments. Fishing tournaments temporarily were suspended in June when golden algae (Prymnesium parvum) blooms developed over large portions …
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