Tri-City Fire Department firefighter paramedic Ron Govreau passed on February 3rd, 2017, at the age of 52, surrounded by his loved ones. Ron joined his California hometown fire department in 1982 at the age of 18, as a volunteer, eventually working his way up to Engineer and Training Officer. He …
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Gila ATV Jamboree announces details for 2017 event
Calling all ATV riders! Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to get registered for the 3rd Annual Gila ATV Jamboree! This year’s fun filled weekend will be March 23rd – 26th. Riders can check in at McSpadden Ford next to El Ranchito, starting at 1pm, there they …
Read More »City of Globe looking for advisory committee members
Public Service Announcement The City of Globe is currently recruiting city residents to apply to serve on several City advisory groups. The groups include: Planning & Zoning, the Library Committee, Parks & Recreation, the Tree Committee, the Water Advisory Committee and the Public Safety Committee. Serving the community in this …
Read More »Superintendent Roy Sandoval meets with stakeholders to discuss education challenges
GILA COUNTY- Gila County Superintendent Roy Sandoval recently brought together local school administrators and legislators for a conversation about some of the challenges that rural Arizona educators are tackling every day. Representatives David Cook and T.J. Shope as well as Senator Frank Pratt joined Gila County school administrators for the …
Read More »Tonto National Monument offers Fee Free Day for Presidents’ Day on February 20, 2017
Roosevelt, AZ – Tonto National Monument, along with other national park units, national wildlife refuges, national forests and public lands managed by Bureau of Land Management will waive their entrance fees in celebration of Presidents’ Day on February 20, 2017. Hike up to the Lower Cliff Dwelling, one-mile roundtrip, explore …
Read More »Gila County Employees Recognized
(GILA COUNTY, AZ)— Gila County recognized 87 employees during its annual service awards presentation at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7. “We’re grateful to these employees for their commitment to Gila County and proud of the way it reflects on the County as an employer,” says Shelley McPherson, …
Read More »Spelling Bee scheduled for Feb. 23 at Payson High School
GILA COUNTY – Each year, teachers and administrators volunteer to spend many hours organizing and hosting classroom, school and district level spelling bees so they can send their top spellers to the County Spelling Bee. The Gila County School Superintendent’s Office encourages you to support County students and schools by …
Read More »March 1 is deadline to Nominate an Outstanding Teacher of the Year
GILA COUNTY-Gila County School Superintendent Roy Sandoval is proud to announce that the Teacher of the Year Award nominations are now open. “This award is an important opportunity for us to lift up the stories of exceptional educators in Gila County,” says Superintendent Sandoval. “Anyone can nominate a teacher …
Read More »Senator Jeff Flake’s office to hold office hours in Globe Feb. 9th
PHOENIX -In order to make his staff more available to citizens of Arizona, Sen. Flake will send a member of his staff to hold office hours at various locations throughout the state to help residents with any problems they may be having with federal agencies, or to get messages to …
Read More »Free Geology Morning for Families hosted at Arboretum
Families are invited Saturday Feb. 18 to learn about rocks, collect interesting stones they’ll be allowed to keep – and see evidence of the volcanic and tectonic forces that shaped our region’s geology. All who sign-up in advance get free admission for pre-registered kids age 5-12 accompanied by two adults (parents, …
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