The 27th annual Apache Leap Mining Festival is set for March 13 through 15 in Superior, AZ. The event attracts people from all over the state to try their hand at competitions in sawing, mucking, drilling and spiking for $2000 in prize money. The event will also feature chihuahua races, entertainment by Navajo dancing group Dineh …
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Old Dominion Mine Park: Where Hiking Meets History
The Old Dominion Copper Mine was one of the greatest mines in the world at the turn-of-the-century. Eighty years later, a Historic Mine Park becomes reality. Slated to open Feb 2011, it promises to be a draw for tourism and locals alike.
Read More »Promotions At Casino Set The Stage For Growth In 2015
Christabell Mull, Director of Support Operations, was recently promoted to General Manager of Apache Gold Casino, while GM Gary Murrey moves up to Chief Operating Officer in a role which focuses more on the development of the new casino property near Oracle and strategic partnerships for the future. Both promotions are …
Read More »A Superior Breadman
Bert Archer has always been a craftsman and artisan of sorts. As a general contractor in California for nearly 30 years, he designed, built and installed custom kitchens and cabinetry. However, a heart attack several years ago left him unable to return to the demands of that job and ultimately …
Read More »Prison Life On View In The Old Jail
Globe’s 1910 Territorial Jail reveals history, attracts tourists A crude message scratched into the concrete walls of a cell is a melancholy reminder of prison life in the old jail. Lest he be forgotten, one prisoner chose to write his story on the walls, “Bob D. in for rape 1964…15 …
Read More »The blessing of Mothers…and the children they grow.
This Spring for our April edition we asked readers to weigh in on lessons learned from the art of mother-hood and both mothers and children weighed in on this question. We’ve published them here for Mother’s Day – to give tribute to all mothers – as well as those who …
Read More »Talking Hip-Hop. The power of hip hop to educate and heal.
“And it is precisely because of hip-hop’s ability to survive, to teach survival, to unite people, to give an expression for oppressed people, that it can be used as a culture of challenging oppression while raising consciousness.” Luis Rivas and Calvin Ratana Mention hip-hop these days, and most people think …
Read More »Ladies – Tap Into Your Outdoor Spirit!
Sign up for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop Ladies! Are you intrigued by the outdoors, but just don’t have the confidence or know-how to fly-fish, camp, kayak, or hunt? Then consider signing up for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop, held from April 25 through 27 at Friendly Pines …
Read More »Community pool closes on the eve of swim season!
The City of Globe announced recently it would not be opening the community pool it has operated for decades due to insurmountable issues with structural conditions. I sat down with the City of Globe building inspector, Chris Collopy to talk about what led to the City’s decision on the eve …
Read More »“Arizona Kid” from Miami to receive Medal of Honor, March 18th
On March 18th, President Barack Obama will be awarding the Medal of Honor to 24 veterans who previously received the Distinguished Service Cross – the nation’s second-highest military award. The upgrade was a result of the Defense Authorization Act of 2002. Linda GrossWriter, photographer. Passionate foodie, lover of good books …
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