GILACOUNTY- Gila County Health Department appreciates your patience in this time of COVID-19 vaccine. Our goal is to provide every resident in Gila County the opportunity for a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC has published extensive recommendations for a phased approach for vaccine delivery within Gila County over the next several …
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Tonto National Forest ends Christmas Tree Burn event due to increased safety concerns
Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 28, 2020 – This year, the Tonto National Forest is asking recreational visitors to refrain from gathering in large groups for the annual Christmas Tree Burn event that occurs annually in early to mid-January. In the past, thousands of visitors have gathered for this unofficial event to burn their spent …
Read More »City of Globe announces grant program for local businesses struggling because of COVID-19
GLOBE- Announcing City of Globe Business Relief Grant The City of Globe Business Relief Grant will provide qualifying businesses with a financial grant* to support the continued viability of the Globe businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to reduce employment losses caused by reductions in …
Read More »Health Department announces vaccine distribution
Globe, AZ — Beginning this week, Gila County may receive its first allotment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. These shipments will be sent directly to facilities that have been approved through an on boarding application process to receive and dispense the vaccine. These include regional hospitals as well as some …
Read More »Casino touts continuous air disinfection system upon re-opening
San Carlos, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—The San Carlos Apache Gaming Enterprise (SCAGE) has been anticipating its reopening and the time has finally come. Apache Gold Casino Resort reopened October 2, 2020 with a comprehensive health and environmental protections. The SCAGE enhanced protection plan includes continuous surface cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene protocols, …
Read More »Annual Light Parade canceled due to heightened COVID concerns.
After much deliberation, we at the Globe Downtown Association have decided to change gears for the 2020, 24th Annual Globe Downtown Christmas Light Parade. There will be NO formal organized light parade which encourages the gathering of many people both on the floats, and off. Instead, we are going to …
Read More »Firefighters responding to 4 new wildfires on the Tonto Basin Ranger District
PHOENIX, Nov. 3, 2020 – Tonto National Forest firefighters are responding to four separate lightning-caused fires in the area of Jake’s Corner and Highway 188. The 604 Fire is the largest fire at approximately 20 acres in size. At this time, there are six engines, three crew modules and one helicopter assigned, …
Read More »Resolution Copper fulfills back-to-school needs for hundreds of local students and teachers
Superior, Ariz., Sept. 22, 2020 – Resolution Copper announced today that the company has awarded more than $185,000 in grants to five local school districts for the upcoming school year. Along with supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) for teachers and students, the funds will ensure that up to 600 students in …
Read More »Intersection at North Broad Street and Hwy 60 to be closed for a week beginning September 18th.
Update from City of Globe: Globe,Az- Announcing that the intersection of North Broad Street/US 60 entrance (only) will be closed for a week beginning at 7:00 AM, Friday, September 18th. It will reopen by 7:00 AM, Saturday, September 25th. Arizona Eastern Railroad will have a Bridge Crew working on the …
Read More »Fire Update Aug 29: Outflow Winds and Flash Flooding a Concern with Thunderstorms Today
Griffin, Meddler, Alder, Rock House , Juniper Fires – August 29, 2020 Morning Update Griffin Fire: 61, 995 acres 44% contained Cause: Lightning Grass and Brush The Griffin Fire (started 8/17) has merged with the Gin Fire (started 8/16) and Champion Fire (started 8/23). Location: 5 miles northeast of Globe, AZ in the Apache mountains west of Hwy 60 Meddler Fire: 4,452 acres 84% contained Cause: Under Investigation Grass …
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