David Abbott
Journalist, writer and editor who has worked for community newspapers for more than 15 years. After four years at Davis-Monthan AFB and a few years living in Tucson, moved to California to find his fortune. He is happy to be back in Arizona, in the mountains he loves.
David Abbott
April 25, 2025
Government, Living, Sponsor Content
Sustainability and economic development have been hallmarks of Globe City Council’s agenda for the past decade, requiring both long-term planning and attention to details to manage land use and growth throughout the City. While the General Plan update—scheduled to be completed by Fiscal Year 2026—will address overall land use in …
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David Abbott
April 22, 2025
Culture, Education, Living, Sponsor Content
Since 2016, the San Carlos Unified School District has focused on improving student outcomes with the concept of Shiłgozhóó, and an approach to education that addresses the needs of students beyond the classroom. Shiłgozhóo, meaning “I am balanced. I am in harmony, I am at peace, I am happy,” is …
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David Abbott
March 26, 2025
Government, Living, Sponsor Content
Globe City Council recently concluded its Strategic Action Plan update, focusing on the “four pillars of community wellbeing”—public safety, infrastructure, quality of life, and financial sustainability—as they prepare for the 2025-2026 budget in the coming months. The SAP acts as a guide for Council’s future agendas and is created through …
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David Abbott
March 24, 2025
Culture, Education, Living, Sponsor Content
The San Carlos Unified School District will see a monumental change in leadership as the school year draws to an end, when Superintendent Dr. Deborah Dennison steps down from the post she has held for nearly a decade and passes the mantle to Assistant Superintendent Shawn Pietila, a longtime fixture …
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David Abbott
February 28, 2025
Government, Living, Sponsor Content
As Globe City Council works to update its Strategic Action Plan in preparation for setting the 2025/2026 budget, Council has prioritized creating a sustainable model for the future. One important aspect of future fiscal sustainability is updating the City’s fee schedule for everything from administrative costs to development to utilities …
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David Abbott
February 27, 2025
Living, Outdoors
The Trump Administration is hollowing out the Forest and National Parks services, leaving residents of the Copper Corridor vulnerable to the vagaries of wildfire as well as reduced services at recreational sites. Many of the people leaving—whether by coercion or voluntarily—are taking years, if not decades, of institutional knowledge out …
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David Abbott
February 25, 2025
Culture, Education, Living, Sponsor Content
The San Carlos Unified School District (SCUSD) is working to help students in the district and educate parents to give them the skills they need to help their children succeed. Through the Parent Educator Program, SCUSD offers tools and support to help ease the burdens many parents face on the …
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David Abbott
February 17, 2025
Education, Government, Living
It has been nearly two years since Gila Community College leadership announced its intent to separate from Eastern Arizona College to the harsh criticism of its constituents, but in January the slings and arrows were deflected when the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) approved pre-accreditation/candidacy for the …
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David Abbott
January 28, 2025
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
The San Carlos Unified School District (SCUSD) has greatly expanded its dual enrollment offerings, giving students an opportunity to earn college credits while they attend high school and encouraging teachers to seek advanced degrees to qualify to teach classes. Thanks to partnerships with San Carlos Apache College (SCAC) and the …
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David Abbott
January 21, 2025
Announcements, Government, Living, Sponsor Content
As Globe’s City Council heads into the next phase of the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) update in February, the City’s new website gives residents additional tools to access information and make sure their voices are heard. In addition to attending council meetings or watching online, or contacting Councilmembers directly, Globe …
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