Mid-term Elections 2026

Gila County goes red as the state and nation go blue

Gila County voters backed Republicans in every statewide race on Tuesday, by a margin of nearly 2-to-1, even as a Democratic wave swept Arizona and the nation. Democrats lead every one of those statewide races . . .

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See the details on every statewide race. Results are still being updated.

Flood mitigation expert hopes to break region’s fire-flood crisis cycle

Kenneth ChanThe Telegraph Fire burned more than 180,000 acres from Superior to Globe, and its burn scar has contributed to flooding similar to what Lucinda Andreani faced in Coconino County. Andreani is now coordinating a new intergovernmental agreement to develop a regional flood plan.
In August 2022, Lucinda Andreani led a group of federal officials through neighborhoods near Flagstaff devastated by post-wildfire...
Leon Garlinghouse helps Tania hang her father’s quilt for the quilt show at the arts center throughout the month of November.
While the sacrifices of veterans may never be fully understood, honoring their courage is something that can always be done. A local program created to honor veterans has taken shape...
Besh Ba Gowah

38th Festival of Lights Canceled at Besh Ba Gowah

For families whose holiday tradition includes a candlelit walk through Besh Ba Gowah,...

Besich reappointed to EPA Subcommittee

SUPERIOR, AZ — Town of Superior Mayor Mila Besich has been invited to serve another term on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Annual Halloween celebration dodged the storms to delight of attendees

GLOBE — As a storm rolled into Globe on Friday, planned weekend events began canceling one by one. Halloween on Broad was the last holdout, and it never called it off. The downtown tradition has run for more than three decades and has gone dark...
Laura Stennerson, GG Anderson and Eileen Harbison — board members and art patrons — lend their support to the art center.

Arts center hosted membership drive with Haunted Hollywood Halloween

The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts kicked off its membership drive on October 29 with Haunted Hollywood Halloween, featuring the 18-member Globe Miami Centennial Band...

Globe-Miami Community Concert Series

The 71st season of the Globe-Miami Community Concert Series is just around the corner and it’s sure to get some toes tapping and heads bobbing. The series features six concerts – one monthly from November to April. It is presented by the...
Book Review
Athens was fighting Sparta in 406 BC and won a major victory at Arginusae. After the battle, a violent storm broke out and the Athenians were unable to rescue sailors on wrecked or disabled Athenian ships. Many sailors drowned...
Things to Do

Amelia Earhart’s cousin set to land at Bullion Plaza

A 1936 photo of Amelia Earhart.
Amelia Earhart’s Cousin Set to Land at Bullion Plaza As the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart’s story includes daring flights, unconventional choices and her mysterious disappearance during a crossing of the...
Hosted by the nonprofit Legends of Superior Trail, the free Luminaria walk follows the Queen Creek Canyon segment.
Superiors Lost Trail offers a stroll by candlelight, instead of the bustle of shopping Enjoy a night stroll, an easy walk and a rare opportunity to enjoy this section of the million dollar mile whose history dates back to 1922. By Linda...

Christmas Boutique coming to Holy Angels

Holy Angels will be hosting their annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale on Thursday, November 6 and 7, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Parish Hall...
Saturday, October 31, 2026 (yes, on Halloween night!) 5:00 pm: Streets close 5:30–7:30 pm: Broad Street candy flow (or until the candy runs out!) Free Halloween portraits Yevette Vargas Photography returns this year to take Halloween portraits...
Holy Angels will be hosting their annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale on Thursday, November 6 and 7, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Parish Hall...
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Politics
Government

Lost in translation at City Hall

Aubrey Sanders, founder of the Whimsy Bar, a new crafting hub in Globe. GMT covered the opening of Whimsy in July.
One day shy of her three-month store anniversary, Aubrey Sanders of The Whimsy Bar was contacted by a City of Globe representative for possible city code violations. It was a busy morning. “I was getting ready to open, it was homecoming and I open at 11...
Michelle Yerkovich, code enforcer for the city, was presented her award from Tony Manfredi, community development director-building inspector for the city.

Police Commander AJ Castaneda recognized for 30 years of service

City recognizes city employees at recent council meeting. Castaneda recognized for 30 years/ Yerkovich recognized for 10 yearsCouncil recognized Police Commander AJ Castaneda for 30 years of service to the City of Globe. Police Chief Dale...

County clears way for resort at former Boy Scout Ranch

County clears way for resort at former RC Scout RanchSupervisors reconsider $250,000 college support, expand Veterans Retreat fundingBy PATRICIA SANDERS At their Oct. 20 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved zoning changes that...

Globe urges property owners to verify tax liens before they reach foreclosure status

Correction (Oct. 27, 2026): An earlier version of this article, based on an Oct. 26 City of Globe press release, cited Gila County Recording No. 2023-006643 in a way that could suggest it involved …

Have your say about Arizona's laws — without leaving home

Have Your Say in Arizona's Laws — Without Leaving HomeHave you ever heard about a new Arizona law and wished you had had some input to it — before it got passed? Maybe you've wanted to speak up about something happening at the State Capitol, but...

Religious leaders urge peace at the polls ahead of midterms

An Arizona voter carries her ballot to a polling place to vote in the 2018 primary election in Phoenix. Faith leaders are urging peace at the polls and respect for election workers ahead of the 2026 midterms. Photo by Ralph Freso | Getty...

Jonanthan Nez bets on ‘buyer’s remorse’ in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona

Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, handily won a second term in his rural congressional district in 2024. He’s remained loyal to President Donald Trump, even as his approval ratings have been in a freefall for much of the past year.  But Jonathan Nez, the Democrat and […]

At its October 12 meeting, Miami’s Town Council postponed a proposed traffic change on Forest Avenue to allow...
At their Oct. 13 meeting, the Globe City Council reviewed lessons from the 2025 flood and the potential of employing a full-time emergency manager...
Health

Nearly 40% of Gila County teens say bullying is part of student life

The teenage years bring rapid physical, emotional, and social change. Personal relationships, family expectations, school pressure, and social media all shape the emotional well-being of young …

To afford aging in place, older adults turn to ‘Golden Girls’ housing

Shirley Jennett, a retired nurse, loves her spacious ranch-style house in Denver, with its big backyard and gazebo. “I want to stay here,” she vowed. “And die here.” She might pull …

Mining news

Resolution Copper’s water pump upgrade was a major challenge deep underground

Deep underground at Resolution Copper, crews recently completed a major upgrade to the 46 Level pump station, modernizing a critical system that helps manage water in the mine’s underground workings.

Mining pride packs Sullivan Street

The first of its kind, the Miami Mining Expo, led by Evelyn Vargas, Melinda Baeza and a team of volunteers, brought one of the biggest turnouts downtown has seen in some time to celebrate the …

Veterans

Quilts for Local Veterans Exhibit to run Nov. 1 -27

Peggy Porter with a quilt she is making for a local veteran. The exhibit will run Nov. 1 -27.

Holy Angels will be hosting their annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale on Thursday, November 6 and 7, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Parish Hall...

Senate clears way for Gila County Veterans Retreat

A former Forest Service ranger station in the small community of Young, Arizona, is one step away from becoming the permanent home of a retreat for rural veterans and their families. The U.S. …

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Globe MPC purchase keeps movies playing at Hollis Cinemas 

Hollis Cinemas owner Bobby Hollis has decided it is time to sell.
Having survived a fire, a pandemic and a rapidly changing film industry, Hollis Cinemas owner Bobby Hollis has decided it is time to sell — with the help of a city financing tool created in 2007 …
Tanner Hunsaker at his shop on North Broad. His business, Western Reprographics, has long been a staple in the community, serving businesses and municipalities with signs, banners and embroidered products.
There was a moment he could have walked away ... from all of it. Tanner Hunsaker is not just a local entrepreneur, however, but also a local son carved from the rocky hillsides of the high desert. …

Superior's family grocer beats the odds

Richard Hing in front of his store in downtown Superior, Az

Multi-generational, single-store grocers have nearly vanished across Arizona, but Save Money Market defies the odds. Owned and operated by the third generation of the Hing family, the business has …

The Arizona Supreme Court has issued a ruling that could lower tax bills for vineyard and orchard owners across the state, holding that permanent crops — grapevines, fruit trees, and similar …
Family photos on the walls, fresh-baked goods in the display case, and a warm, sincere welcome as you walk in — all of these things make up Bellas Cafe on Main Street. Located in the heart of …
Sports

Globe shows fight, but Morenci’s ground game proves too much

The Tigers defense battled hard against the Wildcats. Senior Kaden Graham wrapped up the Morenci ball carrier.
There’s always a little extra buzz when Globe takes the field at Harbison Stadium on a Friday night, and the showdown with Morenci on Sept. 19 did not disappoint. The Tigers came out with …
Obituaries
John Wesley Williams
John Wesley Williams August 23, 1935 - October 16, 2026 John was born in Palisade, Nebraska and raised on a farm in eastern Colorado by his parents Guy and Marie Williams. One of three children, John was preceded in death by his parents, as well...
Michael Hunter McCarey
Michael Hunter McCarey, 61, passed away on September 7, 2026, just days before his 62nd birthday. Michael was born on Sept. 14, 1964, to Charles Allen McCarey and Aaron Fay Hunter McCarey. He …
Trini Mawson
Trini Mawson, 92, of Globe, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday September 1, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona. Trini was born on September 13, 1933, in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico, to Miguel and Pilar Esparza. …
Your obituary is your last word, so make it a good one
Writer James Hagerty has written over 800 obituaries while at the Washington Post and from that experience came his book, Yours Truly where he talks about how much he hates obituaries but loves what …
George Leech
George Leech passed away peacefully in his home in Pinetop, Arizona on August 12, 2026. George graduated from the University of Arizona with a master's in forestry and went on to work for the Bureau …
Opinion
From the Publisher's Desk
The early morning hours after flood waters tore through downtown Globe in 2025.
For three solid days I sat inside my house listening to the rain hit the roof, keeping an eye on the creek beds in my downtown Globe neighborhood and watching Facebook posts on rising rivers and evacuation notices in Tonto Basin and San Carlos....
History & Culture

Museum dedicates new exhibit celebrating Mexican Hour

Joe Sanchez and Luis Jose Rodriguez
An iconic radio show that ran for more than 40 years was honored with an exhibition dedication at Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum. La Hora Mexicana (The Mexican Hour) was founded by Pete …
Guy and Annie Ligon
Lowrey’s parents, Guy and Annie Ligon
From “Memories of Copper Hill”
New edition of ‘Memories of Copper Hill’ released 
Memories often fade if they aren’t preserved through writing or photographs. Fortunately, a rich history of Copper Hill was recorded by Lowery J. Ligon, who, with the encouragement of his son, …
William A. “Hunkydory” Holmes’ new gravesite in the Globe Cemetery, dedicated in a ceremony on June 20.
‘Hunkydory’ headstone dedicated
More than 137 years after his tragic end, William A. “Hunkydory” Holmes, a prominent Arizona pioneer and early settler of Globe, finally has a headstone to mark his resting place in Globe …
"A better and more truthful gentleman does not write for the press in Arizona… there is not a man in all Globe who could or would say ought against W. A. Holmes." Arizona Weekly Citizen, August 1880
Hunky Dory Holmes: A short but intense life
Adapted from the historical account by Robert Bigando His moniker never truly suited his lifestyle, but veteran-turned-farmer-turned-miner, politician and lawman William A. Holmes set lyrics to …
Historic Route 66 winds through the Black Mountains on its way to Oatman. Pictured here is a view of a mesa directly across from the Cool Springs Service Station, about nine miles outside of Oatman.
A century on the Mother Road
One hundred years ago marked the birth of the Main Street of America. Better known as Route 66, the country’s iconic 2,400-mile highway stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles was originally …
Duane Jensen at his bench, surrounded by typewriters from every era. He fixed them all, and gained fans of all ages. I was one of them.
The Allure of Typewriters
The allure of typewriters and the importance of typewriter repairmen By Linda Gross Can a love once lost be restored? I found my answer in a garage in north Phoenix, surrounded by rows of …
State news

Hobbs celebrates victory, shares centrist message scant on plans for trifecta

Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs celebrated a decisive victory over her Republican opponent Andy Biggs Wednesday night at a local carpenter’s union, but stressed to a room full of supporters that she and her lieutenant governor plan to govern for “all Arizonans.”  “I think I may be the only non-Democrat who had a good night last […]

‘It’s a daunting task’: Democrats prep to lead Arizona legislature for first time in 60 years

For the first time in six decades, Democrats control the Arizona legislature and will be able to turn their policy priorities into state law. But doing so without ostracizing the Republican and independent voters who helped elect them may prove difficult as the party grapples with governing a state where Republican voters still outnumber registered […]

Commentary: Arizona Democrats’ big night brings bigger expectations

It’s indeed a beautiful, sunny Blue Day in Arizona, and for those of us tired of MAGA’s exclusionary politics, Wednesday morning felt a lot brighter. I knew voters were angry. But I didn’t predict the magnitude of the rebuke, which makes the Democratic sweep across the nation — and particularly in Arizona — all the […]

Arizona Democrats poised to flip two U.S. House seats

Arizona Democrats held strong leads early Wednesday in two of the state’s most competitive congressional districts, with JoAnna Mendoza and Amish Shah both poised to defeat their Republican opponents.  And, in a surprise, a Democrat was nursing a 9,000-vote lead in a deep red district against former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. As of just […]

Mixed results on the 8 ballot measures Republicans put before voters

Arizona voters weighed in on multiple ballot measures on Tuesday that were sent to the ballot by GOP lawmakers, and they overwhelmingly agreed with Republicans that taxes on groceries should be prohibited, but appear to have rejected other proposals, including a move to place a ban on diversity policies in the state constitution.  Aiming to […]

Voters reject GOP bid to reshape elections and endanger voting by mail

The opposition to Proposition 144, which would make significant changes to Arizona’s elections via amendments to the state constitution, declared victory Tuesday evening after initial election results were posted by the Arizona Secretary of State.  As of 11 p.m. on election night, voters were rejecting the proposition by more than 12 percentage points. “I was […]
Home & Garden

Once a Tiger, always home

The Honorable Douglas Rayes who serves as a Senior U.S. District Judge, Class of ’70, with Tiger-Head, Jeff Stone. 

This last weekend Tiger alumni poured into town to celebrate their almaater during the homecoming game weekend. It is estimated that over 200 came to their class reunion this year which...

How Globe-Miami lost its childcare options

Pam Trobaugh in front of the facility that once housed Globe’s Head Start program
The need for and lack of childcare has been a longstanding issue in the Globe-Miam area. With little to no public daycare centers and very few licensed providers, some parents have turned to staying …
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