(GILA COUNTY, AZ)— Although the Gila County Juvenile Detention Center in Globe is officially closed, the Juvenile Probation Department continues to detain juveniles as needed in a different facility. Closing the detention center was prudent for fiscal reasons, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars to Gila County taxpayers every year. …
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Supervisors step up to support Gila County Fair
GILA COUNTY- As part of its continued support of the Gila County Fair, the Gila County Board of Supervisors gave $10,000 to the fair this week. The 2017 Gila County Fair will be September 21-24 at the Gila County Fairgrounds in Globe. Pictured left to right are District 2 Supervisor Tim R. Humphrey, …
Read More »Gila County approves tax rates
The Gila County Board of Supervisors officially approved the tax rates for all jurisdictions for the 2017-2018 fiscal year at its regular meeting on August 21. The board’s action at Monday’s meeting approves the tax rates set by special taxing districts, such as fire and school districts, and sets the County primary …
Read More »County update on Flood Mitigation efforts after Pinal Fire
GilaCounty-Even as the Pinal Fire was still burning, Globe-Miami residents expressed concerns about post-fire flooding. Gila County staff at the Pinal Fire community meetings heard these concerns and began to formulate a multi-faceted response, including securing $300,000 dollars of federal funds to hire local contractors to clean out the waterways …
Read More »Stand Out announcements: New Program launched by GMT featuring milestone events, custom design
If there is one thing Globe Miami Times is known for it’s our graphics, photography and overall look and feel of the products we publish. So when I was talking to my managing editor recently and we discussed the possibility of publishing your life events as so many papers offer, …
Read More »Photographer Elizabeth Eaton to host showing at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts
GLOBE- Work by local Photograph, Elizabeth Eaton, will be showcased at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts this October. An Open House is scheduled for October 6th, Friday from 5 p.m. – 7 p,m, Eaton invites everyone to the open house where there will be wine, cheese …
Read More »CCYS Globe Miami Piranhas say Thanks!
The CCYS Globe Miami Piranha Swim Team had an amazing 2017 swim season. We want to thank everyone who was involved in making it another successful year. It takes a team effort beyond the swimmers to make our program continue year after year. We give a big credit to Head …
Read More »Reduction of golden algae in Saguaro Lake allows organizers to resume fishing tournaments
PHOENIX – With golden algae levels lower than previous samples, the Arizona Game and Fish Department informed the Forest Service on August 14 that Saguaro Lake can resume hosting fishing tournaments. Fishing tournaments temporarily were suspended in June when golden algae (Prymnesium parvum) blooms developed over large portions …
Read More »GCC College Hiking Classes Begin Aug. 27th. FREE for residents 55 and up.
GLOBE- The Gila Community College Hiking Classes, begin 7 a.m. Sunday, August 27 at the Wellness Center, on the campus up Six Shooter Canyon. Two classes are offered and will meet together for this first day. Listed as Beginning Hiking I and Beginning Hiking II, the two classes are being …
Read More »Tonto National Forest Fee Implementation Continues
PHOENIX, August 8, 2017— New Developed Campground Fees Going into effect The Tonto National Forest continues to implement fee changes. These changes were based on two years of public input regarding how recreational users and the public would like developed recreation sites managed. Based on the public’s desire to keep …
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