Thea Wilshire
July 25, 2024
Attractions, Culture, Living
The Cathy Sanchez-Cañez Memorial Foundation’s five Little Free Libraries have brought over 10,000 books to the children in the Globe-Miami region in honor of Cathy’s life. As the fifth anniversary of her passing in a flash flood approaches, her mother was asked how Cathy’s family and friends turned such a …
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Thea Wilshire
July 24, 2024
Announcements, Attractions, Living
“Hey, why is access to the start of the Stairizona Trail blocked?” Just when the Stairizona Trail was getting great press from the Arizona Republic, Arizona Highways, and the Arizona Department of Tourism, the access to the trailhead was blocked by fencing with no warning. This has been frustrating for …
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Thea Wilshire
May 29, 2024
Arts & Entertainment, Living
Have you discovered the 18 whimsical Gila monsters scattered through Globe’s downtown? Young and old are having fun searching for the paintings tucked into alcoves and gracing walls throughout the historic district. Some families are taking pictures at each painting and posted these on social media. Gila monsters were selected …
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Thea Wilshire
April 30, 2024
Culture, History
A contest for young artists is bringing new color to the Copper Corridor in the form of mining-themed murals. Artists under age 30 were invited to submit designs, and the winning murals will appear on walls in Globe, Miami, Superior, Kearny, Hayden, and Winkelman. The artists were allowed to use …
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Thea Wilshire
February 27, 2024
Attractions, Living
Love Where You Live (LWYL), a new nonprofit focused on placemaking in the Copper Corridor, accentuates the positives of our region and strives to give people an emotional connection to their town. Led by Regina Ortega and Thea Wilshire, LWYL works to turn livable spaces into lovable places. LWYL recognizes …
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Thea Wilshire
April 28, 2023
Arts & Entertainment, Attractions, Living
April 1 weekend was a busy one for I Art Globe! While the High Desert Humane Society got a new sign, the Cottonwood Underpass Project (aka the CUP) ramped up south of the city. This is an art installation, a community beautification and a graffiti abatement project all in one. …
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Thea Wilshire
September 16, 2022
Living
The High Desert Humane Society is on the move — literally — thanks to dynamic new leadership and the relocation of the dog rescue facility from the backyard of the thrift store on Broad Street to a dedicated facility just up the hill from the Globe Cemetery. Cynthia Carr, who …
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Thea Wilshire
August 6, 2022
Attractions, Living, Outdoors
Have you discovered the Stairizona Trail, Globe-Miami’s newest recreation resource? Recently, Globe residents and visitors have temporarily lost access to trails in the national forest and the Old Dominion Historic Mining Park. To compensate, volunteers with the local public art initiative I Art Globe proposed a creative solution: an art-filled …
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Thea Wilshire
August 5, 2022
Business, Living
In an area parched for new housing, Rayes Ridge appears like a cup of cold water. Adrea France and Josh Asanovich are third-generation locals, siblings, and Realtors. Four years ago, they also became partners in a large housing development project named Rayes Ridge. This venture plans to build new homes …
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Thea Wilshire
June 1, 2022
Arts & Entertainment, Attractions, Living
It’s springtime in Globe and this year the colors are magnificent. Some are found in our wildflowers and most are found on murals. Currently, there are four grant-funded mural initiatives underway which are infusing hope and excitement through public art. Thea WilshireThea Wilshire works as an author, psychologist, speaker, healthcare …
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