All Tonto National Forest offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will resume normal business hours Tuesday, October 10. For localized information, contact one of the following Ranger District offices during regular business hours: Tonto National Forest Ranger District Offices: Cave Creek Ranger …
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United Fund hosts a packed crowd for Kick Off Breakfast
The United Fund of Globe Miami hosted their kick off breakfast this morning at Cobre Valley Country Club where they announced the 2018 recipients. It was a packed house despite the early morning breakfast hour with members of the 20+ agencies represented, along with community leaders and major stakeholders. The …
Read More »No Questions Asked. Globe Police taking back unwanted prescription drugs
Globe, AZ – On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Globe and Miami Police Departments along with the Copper Basin Coalition, Gila County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and …
Read More »Senate Candidate, Jim Moss says Rep. Kyrsten Sinema is Not the Best Choice for Voters
GLOBE, Ariz. — Jim Moss, a Democratic candidate seeking the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., says in response to the entry of his primary opponent Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., into the race, “I do not believe that Congresswoman Sinema is the best choice for Arizona primary voters in the upcoming 2018 election. Arizonans deserve …
Read More »Fall Weather Camping Opportunities on the Tonto National Forest
Fee machines have been installed and are available to pay fees for overnight camping on the Mesa, Cave Creek, Globe and Tonto Basin ranger districts. Timber Camp Campground, on the Globe Ranger District, and Burnt Corral, Cholla, Frazier Horse, Schoolhouse and Windy Hill campgrounds are currently open on the Tonto …
Read More »Globe Police taking back unwanted prescription drugs October 28, 2017 at Fry’s Food and Drug in Globe.
Globe, AZ – On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Globe and Miami Police Departments along with the Copper Basin Coalition, Gila County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse …
Read More »Globe Mayor updates community on latest City actions
The Haunted Jail The Haunted Jail opened on October 28th and will be open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until October 31st from 6 pm to 10 pm. The Haunted Jail event is made possible by AZ Productions, LLC. This is as high quality haunt similar to those built in …
Read More »Chamber announces details on Volunteer Day for Old Dominion Mine Park
GLOBE-A Volunteer Day is planned Saturday, October 7 at the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park; with summer winding down, there will be plenty of cleanup to do to get ready for the winter. Community and civic groups and individuals are invited to come out and help continue the work on …
Read More »Draft Wilderness Inventory Map and Evaluation Criteria Available for Public Review
PHOENIX, September 13, 2017—Tonto National Forest officials have developed a draft inventory map as part of the ongoing Wilderness Recommendation Process. The map is now available for public review. The Tonto National Forest (TNF) developed the final inventory criteria used to produce the draft inventory map after listening to public comments during public meetings and analyzing written comments during …
Read More »Gila County Health Department breaks new ground in fight against opioid abuse
GILA COUNTY-The Gila County Health Department is the first county health department in the state to make naloxone available free to the public. The “recovery kits” contain two doses of naloxone (the drug that can reverse an opioid overdose), two intramuscular syringes, and clear instructions on when and how to …
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