A relationship that was touted as “incredibly exciting” in 2022 is in the rearview mirror, as High Desert Humane Society (HDHS) starts the process of reorganizing while it juggles care for animals in its rescue facility near the Globe cemetery. In a very public display that blew up local social …
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Gila Community College makes progress on accreditation
After receiving heavy criticism in a public forum at Miami High School last August, the Gila County Community College District Governing Board has made significant progress toward accreditation in its bid to become an independent school district. Despite seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, the Board is working with a new educational partner, …
Read More »SCUSD teachers have long history of service in the San Carlos community
The San Carlos Unified School District has worked to recruit teachers with deep connections to the San Carlos Apache Reservation and who represent the community they serve. From classes created to preserve Apache language and culture to general education classes, many instructors are products of the SCUSD system or have …
Read More »First phase of Russell Gulch landfill expansion completed thanks to ‘can-do’ attitude of staff and administration
Gila County recently completed the first phase of a landfill expansion that has been in the works for more than a decade and will ultimately extend the life of the Russell Gulch facility through 2045. Thanks to the efforts of the Public Works Department and the work of Deputy Director …
Read More »Economic Development partnership continues as City of Globe works to create an atmosphere for businesses and entrepreneurs to THRIVE
As the summer draws to a close, the City of Globe’s relationship with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) continues to grow and strengthen, thanks to increasing community investment and entrepreneurial training. Thanks to a grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), RCAC returned over the summer to host …
Read More »Former students return to teach in San Carlos
The San Carlos Unified School District has focused on hiring and retaining administration, teachers and staff who are alums of the school system, bringing San Carlos people home to teach San Carlos students. Many of the District’s new, young hires have seen the struggles of Apache students first-hand and are …
Read More »Valley couple set to transform historic Gramma’s House Antiques building
Arizona native Thomas Lopez was going about his business fixing municipal pools when he noticed a two-story building—Gramma’s House Antiques and Treasures—beside one of Miami’s five historic bridges. “I fell in love with that particular building because it was next to one of the Luten Arches, which are cool-looking, and …
Read More »Partnerships help expand preparation work for fire season and helps with forest management
While it’s the big wildfires that usually make the news, there are hundreds of smaller fires barely noticed by the public at large, but local fire agencies are not idle between those events and spend the majority of their time planning for fire season and working to reduce the chances …
Read More »With most bridge setbacks in the rearview mirror, City focuses on quality rather than timeline
The Pinal Creek Bridge project, aka Connie’s Bridge, is nearly a year behind schedule, but the City is focused on the long-term viability of the bridge rather than the reasons behind the delays or a timeline to completion. “I’m not really worried about a deadline,” says Globe Mayor Al Gameros. …
Read More »Low turnout for primary election no indication of what’s to come for the general
The votes have been cast in Gila County’s primary election and with the exception of one race, the results are in and despite the low turnout, County election officials are preparing for the possibility of a record-breaking vote in November. “A lot of the times the primary election, especially in …
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