By Paul Wolterbeek: Gila County Government In December 2024, KIKO AM/FM Radio signed off for the last time, concluding an extraordinary chapter that began in 1958. Under the visionary leadership of Willard Shoecraft, KIKO grew from broadcasting in the Copper Hills Hotel lobby to a revered institution in Globe–Miami, Arizona. Guest …
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NOTICE ON INTENTION TO INCREASE WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES: A notice of intent was approved by council at the October 8 meeting to consider raising the water and wastewater rates. At the November 7 meeting, a water rate study report, prepared by Wildan Financial, was presented and explained. City staff …
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGES FOR NOVEMBER: Council approved a schedule change for the November meetings due to elections and Thanksgiving. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7th, instead of Tuesday the 12th. The second meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, instead of the 26th. The …
Read More »The 9-22-24 High Desert Humane Society raid on the Cat Rescue building was unwarranted and needlessly aggressive. Regardless of any financial constraints or reasons known only to HDHS, the transfer of cats to the new location was conducted with calculated cruelty, divesting Director Sylvia Smith of her job, banishing her …
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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: Mark your calendars for the State of The City Address that will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park in front of Globe City Hall. You will get an update on the past year’s activities and projects and what …
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By: Shauneen Miranda – September 6, 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take the stage next week in the only planned debate between the respective Democratic and GOP presidential candidates between now and November. It’s the first presidential debate since President Joe Biden bowed out …
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Arizona’s state fish has been removed from the Endangered Species list By: Shondiin Silversmith – September 5, 2024 After more than five decades of conservation efforts led by tribal, state, federal and non-governmental organizations, Arizona’s state fish, the Apache trout, has been removed from the Endangered Species list, making it …
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ELECTION RESULTS: I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the primary election. Although I was unopposed, I truly appreciate the continued support that has been shown to me in my first eight years serving as your mayor. My intention was to serve for only two terms and …
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The City of Globe provided an update regarding the construction of the new Connie’s Bridge today. It provides additional information on the project that was not made clear in the presentation by Meridian Construction during their presentation on at a recent Council meeting. The City of Globe would like to …
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ALTERNATIVE EXPENDITURE LIMITATION (HOME RULE): Proposition 412 will be on the ballot at the primary election on July 30, 2024. Home Rule is a proposition that goes on the ballot every four years that reverts back to 1979 revenues. This proposition has always passed allowing the city council to pass …
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