(GILA COUNTY, AZ)—James Menlove has accepted the position of Gila County Manager. Since October 2016, Menlove has served as Gila County’s Finance Director. “I am excited at the prospect of serving as County Manager and am humbled by the outpouring of support from the staff,” says Menlove. Menlove impressed the …
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Supervisor Tim Humphrey in Washington for Infrastructure Week
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Gila County District 2 Supervisor, Tim Humphrey, recently joined over 30 county leaders from across the country in Washington last week to outline how the federal government can help support local infrastructure goals. As with past Infrastructure Week activities, NACo hosted events on and off Capitol …
Read More »Outdoor Fire Restrictions begin in Gila County
(GLOBE, AZ)— Hot temperatures and increased fire danger have prompted fire officials to implement fire restrictions for the Tonto National Forest beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Most types of fire or fire-causing activities are prohibited across the entire Tonto National Forest. Gila County Ordinance 11-02 stipulates …
Read More »Public invited to Community Meeting Sunday May 21 to discuss Pinal Fire
The Pinal Fire which began on May 8th due to a lightening strike is a controlled burn which now covers over 1400 acres. It is being allowed to burn underbrush which has accumulated in the area for nearly 65 years since the last fire in 1952. Linda GrossWriter, photographer. …
Read More »Miami Unified School District announces Board Vacancy
GLOBE- Gila County School Superintendent Roy A. Sandoval has announced the time line and process for appointment of a governing board member to the Miami Unified School District Governing Board. A vacancy has occurred due to the resignation of Joseph Jarvis. The term of this appointment will run through December …
Read More »Piranhas thank community for successful fundraiser
CCYS GLOBE- The CCYS Globe Miami Piranha Swim Team would like to shout out a huge THANK YOU to the community for their support towards the swim team fundraiser event last weekend. You know who you are! Also we shared stories that many people were not aware of the existence …
Read More »STEMFest/Arbor Day Celebration at Community College
Gila County- The 6th Annual Globe-Miami STEMFest is right around the corner on Saturday, April 22 from 10-2. Sponsored by the Gila County Superintendent’s Office, STEMFest is a free family event featuring hands-on activities that celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and …
Read More »Landfill to accept greenwaste at no charge April 22nd
The Gila County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce that in honor of Earth Day, Russell Gulch Landfill will accept greenwaste at no charge on Saturday, April 22nd from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Residents are encouraged to clear their property of weeds and brush in preparation for wildfire …
Read More »Sheriff Department announces seizure of marijuana and oxycodone pills worth over $40,000.
GILA COUNTY- During a traffic stop near Pine, on Hwy 87 milepost 252, Gila County Sheriff detectives from the Drug Task Force discovered approximately 12 bundles of hydroponic marijuana and 57 oxycodone pills, a narcotic drug. The vehicle along with $281 in cash was seized as a part of this investigation. The street …
Read More »Police department takes back unwanted drugs. April 29
GLOBE POLICE – On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Globe Police Department in collaboration with the Gila County Sheriff’s Office, Gila County Health & Emergency Management, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse …
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