PAYSON, Tonto National Forest fire specialists are planning to conduct a 1,247-acre prescribed fire treatment in the Shoofly ruins area north of Payson beginning on Monday, November 13, through Thursday, November 16, 2017. The prescribed fire will eliminate timber slash, dead and down woody debris, grass and brush. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors …
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Gila County Thanks Partners for a successful “Take Back” Day
GILA COUNTY- On Saturday, Oct. 28, Gila County agencies and their partners successfully collected over 800 pounds of unused or expired medication from the community members as part of “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.” Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who contribute less than 4 …
Read More »Copper Basin Coalition announces new “Santas for Seniors”
The Copper Basin Coalition is working with the Globe and Miami High School Anti-Tobacco Squads to present a new program this holiday season benefitting Seniors. The program, “Santas for Seniors”, will benefit local senior citizens in Heritage and Haven skilled nursing facilities that might not have cheer this season …
Read More »Heavy Smoke Advisory for Clay Springs Area – Nov. 6-8
As part of the Forest’s ongoing strategy to reduce catastrophic wildfire danger in Rim County, Tonto National Forest fire specialists are planning to conduct a 1,479-acre broadcast prescribed fire treatment in the Clay Springs area between forest roads 411 and 128. Ignitions will commence on Monday, Nov. 6, and continue through Wednesday, …
Read More »Secretary of State Michele Reagan to visit Globe on Friday
Secretary of State Reagan will be at the Gila County Board of Supervisors room, 1400 E. Ash Street in Globe on Friday, Nov. 3 at 5 pm. The public is invited to come learn about greatly expanded services now being offered through the office of the Secretary of State to …
Read More »Representative David Cook recognized as “Arts Champion” for his efforts in supporting arts & culture
Globe-Miami — Representative David Cook of Arizona State District 8 was recognized at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts Friday night as an “Arts Champion” for his efforts supporting arts and culture funding to nonprofit organizations across the state. The awards was bestowed Rep. Cook at a ceremony just prior …
Read More »New Attraction in Globe, Arizona designed to Haunt Visitors
All the pounding and sawing inside the historic jail in Globe over the month of August has raised questions about the possibility of sinister happenings in these parts. Tales of crazed zombies desperately scratching at windows and the sounds of unearthly moans emanating from the ghostly throats of long-gone prisoners …
Read More »Celebrate fire safety at Tri-City Fire open house
Tri-City Fire District will hold its annual open house at its Claypool station on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help Tri-City celebrate another year of service to the community and raise awareness about fire safety! Tri-City will have firefighting vehicles, equipment and helicopters open for families to explore. There …
Read More »Tri-City Fire District to hold open house
Gila County- Tri-City Fire District will hold its annual open house at its Claypool station on Saturday, October 14 from 10 am to 2 pm. Help Tri-City celebrate another year of service to the community and raise awareness about fire safety! Tri-city will have firefighting vehicles, equipment, and helicopters open for families to …
Read More »Play nice when recycling. Don’t recycle kitty litter and other such things.
GILACOUNTY-Recently Gila County Landfill staff has been finding lots of stuff besides recycling in the large green bins that are available to the public. From cactus to cat litter to sheet rock, the County employees who hand sort the contents of the bins have seen an increase lately in these …
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