Food sustains our bodies, evokes emotion, marks ritual and ceremony, shows relational connection, and defines culture.  The gathering, cooking, and eating of food is unique between different ethnicities and distinctive to places, including a community like Globe-Miami.  We have our own local food history and culture which is one of …

*A new series for 2020-2021 will focus on frequently asked questions about mining in our region.  Mining has occurred in our region for over 1000 years.  Prehistoric mining by the Ho-Ho-Kam and Salado people focused primarily on jewelry making using turquoise, a copper mineral found in prevalent surface deposits.  White …

Boyce Thompson Arboretum announces opening of Wallace Gardens and plans for the future.  There is a lot of change and much to celebrate at Boyce Thompson Arboretum these days. One of the biggest accomplishments is the culmination of over six years of hard work: the successful relocation and replanting of …

BHP just announced they will be closing half of the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park in order to complete site characterization and implement a final mine closure project for the tailings storage facilities contained therein.  The park closure impacts 8 of the 13 trails, closes 2.4 of the 4.4 mile …

Tips to traveling with your dog in Globe-Miami include local eateries that welcome dogs to pet-friendly hotels and hiking places.

What to do in Globe-Miami if you only have a few hours…. Many people in Arizona will say they have “driven through” the Globe-Miami area.  This usually means they were on Highway 60 heading somewhere else, stopped long enough for a brief pit stop at a gas station or fast …

“Flawed and Still Worthy” read the t-shirt in my just opened Christmas present.  I was a bit surprised and wondered if I should be offended?  While the statement is true, of course, it is not usually something someone else tells you without prompting.  Yet “Flawed and Still Worthy” is a …