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  • The Bacons

    Doris and Edward Bacon on Broad Street. GMT caught this magical moment before Doris left us in January 2013.

  • Pow Wow at Apache Gold March 15-17

    The Grand Entry at the 2013 Pow Wow at Apache Gold Casino and Resort.

  • Sisters on the Fly March 22-24

    More than 50 Sisters on the Fly visited Globe in March. Their mantra: "offering empowerment and sisterhood through exceptional outdoor adventures."

  • So Dear to the Miners Screening March 23

    Sammy Munoz and Christine Marin at the screening of Munoz' documentary "So Dear to the Miners" at Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum.

  • Centennial Swing April 6

    In April, the Globe-Miami Centennial Band put on the Centennial Swing, a concert and dance held at the Center for the Arts.

  • Centennial Swing

    Molly Cornwell provides vocals during the Centennial Band's set.

  • East Valley Poker Run April 12

    Riders lined up outside the Drift Inn Saloon during the East Valley Firefighters Poker Run.

  • Downtown Globe Cinco De Mayo

    Machete dancers during Globe's Cinco de Mayo celebration.

  • Copper Dust Stampede Rodeo May 9-11

    A cowboy breezing through the ring during the rodeo.

  • Spring Branding in May

    Branding at the Hicks' ranch in Globe.

  • Rose Mofford Gala Luncheon June 1

    Bullion Plaza held a dedication to the new Rose Mofford exhibit, and invited the former Arizona governor to celebrate her 90th birthday with a large gala luncheon.

  • Globe Cemetery Tour June 22

    The 1st Annual Cemetery Tour drew nearly 300 who came from as far as Tombstone. Lee Kinnard played the part of Al Sieber, Chief of Scouts.

  • Globe-Miami Farmers' Market

    Nida of Nida's Unique Garden with her family on a summer day at this year's Globe-Miami Farmer's Market.

  • Robin Platt Sculpting Demo

    Local artist and poet Robin Platt worked on crucifix sculpture at Rainbow Flowers & Gifts in Globe throughout the month of August.

  • Gila County Fair Sept. 19-22

    The fair just wouldn't be the same without flying pigs...

  • Demolition Derby Sept. 21

    The Demolition Derby at the Gila County Fair drew a huge crowd. Car #73, driven by Jim Atwater, won first place.

  • Demolition Derby Sept. 21

    Slim Garner clowned for the crowd at the Demolition Derby. Once he realized GMT was photographing him, he clowned for the camera, too.

  • Gila County Idol Sept. 22

    Bo Goode took first place at the first Gila County Idol contest, winning $1000. The judges acknowledged his classical training and unique performance.

  • Final Salute to Apache Drive-In Sept. 28

    GMT hosted the Final Salute to the Apache Drive-In, which had been the last single-screen drive-in left in Arizona. Photo by Tanner Yeager

  • Traditions By Selina photo shoot

    GMT featured San Carlos fashion designer Selina Curley in the fall issue. Her nieces Sirianna and Marisa Shaw modeled her designs during a photo shoot in Miami.

  • Hunting in San Carlos

    GMT tagged along on an elk hunting excursion around the San Carlos Apache Reservation with Homer Stevens, a world-renowned elk hunting guide.

  • The Coarse Acting Show in October

    Kip Culver performs a one-man scene about composing his opus with a typewriter during the Community Players' Coarse Acting Show. Music and expressions... priceless.

  • Ghosts of Globe Oct. 26

    Tom Foster reenacts the assailant's deadly shot to Kingsley Ohls from the window of the Center for the Arts during the Ghosts of Globe Tour in October.

  • The Horse Whisperer

    GMT spends a fall morning interviewing local horse whisperer Fred Wesley, from Bylas, during a training session with Squatch, the one-year-old colt.

  • Bullion Plaza Gym Dedication Oct. 25

    The Town of Miami was chosen for a Suns-APS grant, which was used to renovate the Bullion Plaza's gymnasium. The ribbon-cutting made it official.

  • Volunteer Day at Old Dominion Nov. 16

    Volunteers at the Old Dominion Mine walking park hold up a sign with a detailed map and explanation of how the mine worked during volunteer day in November.

  • Snow in the Pinals Nov. 23

    In late November the Pinals were hit with a massive snowstorm. GMT took a trip up into the mountains to get a better look.

  • Light Parade Dec. 14

    Some say Globe's 2013 Light Parade was the best one yet.

Women in Mining: Cyndi Elkins

“You feel empowered, like you can conquer the world.”Cyndi Elkins, an industrial mechanic at the Pinto Valley mine site, maintains the big machines that power the operation –– from crushers, conveyors, feeders, shakers, ballmills, flotation banks, and filter press. “Most equipment is huge in scale ,” she says, “and you’re …

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A bridge so far: Gila County yet to receive federal funds for Tonto Creek Bridge, but not for lack of trying

A proposed bridge over Tonto Creek is gaining statewide attention after the tragic drowning of three Valley children Nov. 29 at the Bar-X Crossing. For nearly 20 years, Gila County has applied unsuccessfully for federal funds for the proposed Tonto Creek Bridge, near Tonto Basin. The county learned in November …

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CIVIT Welding Program excels

Welding Instructor Charlie Valenzuel is on a mission.  Charlie Valencia is a welding instructor with decades of experience in mining, so he knows what it takes to make it in the business and survive. He spent decades in the mining industry and is a baseball coach at High Desert Middle …

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Arizona Businesses Help Celebrate the Arizona Trail Association’s 25th Anniversary at The Superior Barmacy

SUPERIOR, AZ. – In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Arizona Trail Association is partnering with The Superior Barmacy to host a special event benefiting the Arizona Trail. The event, being promoted as a Trailblazing 25 Event, will be held this Saturday, November 23 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. …

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