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
September 24, 2023
Government
The state of the City of Globe is trending upward, and as Mayor Al Gameros prepares for his third-annual State of the City address later this month, visible signs of progress are appearing all around town. “The momentum we are on continues to elevate our game to the next level,” …
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David Abbott
September 22, 2023
Arts & Entertainment, Living
Anyone who has recently walked in Historic Downtown Globe, hiked the Stairizona Trail, or—more recently—taken in the “M” on the hill to the east of the Miami High School football field has seen the influence of Globe native Regina Ortega-Leonardi. The co-founder of I Art Globe and the new nonprofit …
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David Abbott
September 18, 2023
Education
For the first time in nearly a decade a new principal is walking the halls of Miami High School, putting his mark on an institution with a long and storied history in the Copper Corridor. Former assistant principal and athletic director Shawn Pietila took the reins at the beginning of …
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David Abbott
August 25, 2023
Outdoors
Record snowpack over the winter and spring and record heat this summer offers a glimpse into the yin and the yang that comes with living year-round in Arizona. Given Globe’s location and with several lakes and rivers a short drive away, there are plenty of options to get out on …
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David Abbott
August 23, 2023
Government, Police
Globe Police Chief Dale Walters is quietly celebrating his five-year anniversary as head of the Globe Police Department, bringing stability to an organization that suffered for years due to understaffing, employee turnover and public distrust prior to his arrival in 2018. In response to public comments made to City Council …
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David Abbott
August 21, 2023
Education, Government
It’s been a rocky road in the relationship between the Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCC) and Eastern Arizona College (EAC) in the months since the district announced its intention to split from EAC to seek independence. Just when it looked like the situation had completely deteriorated and GCC …
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David Abbott
July 21, 2023
Business, Living
Anyone interested in purchasing a home around Roosevelt Lake has options in towns such as Roosevelt and Tonto Basin, but the commercial market has been hot in the past few years, particularly for properties with RV amenities. “I like to tell people that we are one big RV park,” says …
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David Abbott
July 19, 2023
Living, Outdoors
As temperatures spike throughout the state, locals and visitors alike can find relief on the cool waters of Roosevelt Lake along with plenty of activities both on and off the water. Enhancing the Arizona outdoor experience, there are several new options for food and lodging that offer local culinary takes …
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David Abbott
June 16, 2023
Business
In an effort to gain approval for temporary long-term housing to accommodate an agreement with the San Carlos Apache Tribe, the owners of Motel 6 asked for but did not receive the conditional use permit (CUP) they sought, but the details surrounding the request brought several code violations to the …
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David Abbott
June 5, 2023
Education
The new track around the refurbished football field on the campus of Miami High School is a visual reminder of the stabilizing effect solid, long-term leadership can bring to an institution, and under the guidance of Glen Lineberry and Dr. Sherry Dorathy, the school has recaptured some of the shine …
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