By: Michael O’Driscoll COVID-19 has placed a tremendous amount of stress on all the residents and businesses of Gila County since January of 2020. When Gila County and our community partners began vaccinating residents I was convinced that we would be successful if we all worked together to get as …
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Chairman Rambler responds to withdrawal of Resolution Copper FEIS
San Carlos Apache Reservation Chairman Terry Rambler Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it is directing the Tonto Nation Forest to rescind the Final Environmental impact Statement and draft Record of Decision for the proposed Resolution Copper Mine. This action stops the transfer of Oak Flat, land that …
Read More »First ever AZ Poppy Fest soon
By Aimee Staten After a long year marked by the pandemic and a cold winter, it’s time to take a trip to the historic communities of Globe and Miami, AZ, as well as Roosevelt Lake and Peridot Mesa to take in the buttery gloriousness of the poppies. During the first-ever …
Read More »Arizona Snowbowl Home to the World’s Best Spring Break
Non-Skiers & Snowboarders Will Enjoy Snowbowl’s New Scenic Gondola Rides, Protected From the Elements All lift tickets must be purchased online FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – With over ten feet of natural snow on the mountain and lift tickets starting as low as $29 beginning March, 1, 2021, Arizona Snowbowl offers the …
Read More »Rep. David Cook sponsors bill to increase unemployment assistance to Arizonans
Working Together to Help Unemployed Arizonans There are two basic questions to ask about today’s unemployment assistance benefits: 1) Is $240 per week enough for a family to live on while unemployed? 2) Is unemployment supposed to be income replacement or a temporary safety net to bridge the gap and …
Read More »Objection period ends March 1 for Tonto’s proposed decision on copper mine
PHOENIX, February 10, 2021 — For Immediate Release. Interested parties who previously submitted formal comments about the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange have until March 1 to file an objection to the Tonto’s proposed decision. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who contribute less than 4 …
Read More »County announces vaccine appointments for Adults 65 and older beginning Feb 8
Due to all the hard work on behalf of Gila County, we have received increased vaccination doses each week. At this time, we are excited to announce that we can officially move into the top of Group 1C (Adults 65 and Older), beginning Monday, February 8th. This was possible through …
Read More »County Health Department sets up call center to handle calls regarding vaccination program
Globe, AZ —The Gila County Health Department is continuing to work with our community partners: Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Ponderosa Family Care, Hope Family Care, Genoa Healthcare, Banner Payson, volunteers, Arizona National Guard, Health Department Staff, and all of our other community partners to administer the vaccine to the …
Read More »Mayor’s Letter: January
*Globe Mayor Gameros monthly letter As we come to the end of 2020, this may be a year that we may not want to remember. Covid-19 has consumed our lives with sacrifices, fear, anxiety, and the unknown. It has taken away that direct human connection that we are so used …
Read More »Resolution Copper completes $75 million restoration of historic mining land
15-year project cleans up 475 acres of land impacted by historical mining activities of Magma Copper Company Superior, Ariz. (January 11, 2020) – Resolution Copper has completed a $75 million restoration and reclamation project of 475 acres of land impacted by close to a century of historic impacts from the …
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