globemiami
February 20, 2025
Letters to the Editor, Living, Op-Ed/Letters
A Sensible Solution: Preserve Local Homes, Regulate Corporate Takeovers Short-term rentals, like those offered through platforms such as Airbnb, have become a hotly debated topic in local communities, including ours. Critics point out the potential for reduced housing availability and rising real estate prices. However, I believe it is crucial …
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David Sowders
February 19, 2025
Attractions, Culture, History, Living
Big plans are in the works for Miami’s historic 155-step Keystone Stairs, as the first phase of extensive renovation plans takes shape. It is a project intended to draw more visitors to the area and illuminate the town’s mining history. The initial phase of the Historic Keystone Stairs Project will …
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globemiami
February 18, 2025
Government, Living
By: Allison Winter – February 17, 2025 2:52 pm WASHINGTON — Farmers across the United States are finding themselves in precarious economic positions, as they attempt to navigate a strained farm economy and a barrage of executive orders from the Trump administration that put some farm programs in limbo. In his first …
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Guest Contributor
February 18, 2025
Government, Living, Mayors' Letter
THANK YOU KIKO RADIO: I want to express my sincere appreciation for the dedicated service that KIKO Radio provided to our community for 66 years. While I am saddened to see them close, I understand the reasons and challenges behind the decision. KIKO Radio began its journey in 1958 with …
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David Abbott
February 17, 2025
Education, Government, Living
It has been nearly two years since Gila Community College leadership announced its intent to separate from Eastern Arizona College to the harsh criticism of its constituents, but in January the slings and arrows were deflected when the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) approved pre-accreditation/candidacy for the …
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Patricia Sanders
February 16, 2025
Announcements, Obituaries
January 2025 – This list is compiled from the records of both Lamont Mortuary and Bulman Miles Funeral Home for deaths in Globe and Miami. Obituaries have been edited. Complete details can be found at: (LM: Lamont Mortuary, BF: Bulman Miles Funeral Home) EVANGELINA PEREZ QUIJADA, February 16, 1939 – January 30, 2025, …
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globemiami
February 15, 2025
Announcements, Arts & Entertainment, Attractions, History, Living
Swing into the Past: Share Your Family’s Globe-Miami Baseball Memories (1900–1950) Globe Miami Times and the Cobre Valley Arts Center are excited to host a gallery exhibit of local baseball legends in conjunction with the Old Dominion Cup Tournament featuring the Arizona Territorial Baseball League April 26 and 27. The …
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Jenn Walker
February 14, 2025
Arts & Entertainment, Culture, History, Living
The closure of a small-town radio station may not come as a surprise to young generations or those living in large cities, but for a small community like Globe-Miami, the end of local radio station KIKO in recent months comes as a huge blow. The community enjoyed what the station’s …
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Patricia Sanders
February 4, 2025
Government
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant to focus on pedestrian and vehicle safety Mayor Gameros and Grants Manager Connie Calloway presented an update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The grant focuses on the Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and life-changing injuries …
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David Sowders
February 3, 2025
Government
Miami’s Town Council started off their January 27 meeting with a pair of proclamations, declaring February 2025 as Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month. Mayor Gil Madrid reported that the “M” Hill Committee was moving forward with their plans of renovating the “M” and stations of the …
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