Local musicians Christopher Mathews and Jarod Spencer to perform in Miami For those who didn’t know it, local musicians Christopher Mathews and Jarod Spencer are performing tomorrow night at the Copper Mine Picture Cafe in downtown Miami. In anticipation of the show, GMT took a few minutes to catch up …
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What Does it Mean to Be American?
Usually when Fourth of July rolls around, it means thinking about who’s invited to the barbecue, which campground will be least crowded, or where to find the best fireworks. But here at GMT, we like to observe holidays the old-fashioned way and reflect. Sure, we could rattle on about our …
Read More »Hunting Guidelines Draft Up for Review
The first draft of Arizona Fish and Game’s revised hunting guidelines are up online for review. Hunting guidelines are used by wildlife managers to determine annual season structures, lengths, dates, permits allocated, etc. Jenn WalkerJenn Walker began writing for Globe Miami Times in 2012 and has been a contributor ever …
Read More »Assistant Principal: Lori Rodriguez
High Desert’s assistant principal reflects on her role in the school and her history in the classroom It’s not everyday someone has the heart to greet you with a smile after mediating a standoff between five young girls in their office. But Lori Rodriguez is not your everyday someone. Long …
Read More »Fred Jimenez: The Worm Man
After 46 years of waking up at 5 a.m. to work in Arizona’s mines, Fred Jimenez had to decide what to do next. The Gila County native spent the ‘60s working at the Inspiration Copper mine in Miami, spent another 25 years working at the Cyprus mine in Tucson, and …
Read More »From Artist to Librarian: Delvan Hayward
How a former artist and Miami native wound up becoming Miami’s librarian Stereotype a librarian. What comes to mind? Glasses, perhaps. Someone who is soft spoken and introverted. What doesn’t typically come to mind is someone well-traveled, mischievous, artistic, outspoken, and yet charismatic. Librarian Delvan Hayward just happens to be …
Read More »Round Mountain Park: Getting to Higher Ground
Round Mountain Park in Globe-Miami is likely to surprise you for the variety of trails and amenities are packed into this city park as our writer, Jenn will confirm in this brief introduction to a favorite Globe-Miami park. It is 9 a.m. and already the sun is suspended high in …
Read More »Breathing Life Into the Apache Stronghold Course
In 2009, the Apache Stronghold Golf Course closed for seven months. While it was considered one of the best public courses in the state back in its heyday, neglect had turned it into an eyesore. However, thanks to a maintenance team and a new golf director, the course is starting to regain its beauty.
Read More »Going Back to Basics: Alternative Health Care in Globe-Miami
If you want to avoid surgery or medicine, consider some of these century-old options When we are in pain, we instinctively want to stop it as quickly as possible. Modern medicine has helped make this possible. If back pain is the problem, we pop a couple pills, from Advil to …
Read More »Master Gardeners Lead the Way in Gardening Practices for Globe-Miami
To say gardening in Globe-Miami is easy would be a lie. Our soil is a challenge, as is the heat. Yet it is not terribly difficult, either, nor should it be left to only those who have a "green thumb". It just requires a little TLC and trial and error. Take it from some of Globe-Miami's most dedicated growers - they're the ones you see selling at the Globe-Miami Farmers Market every year.
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