GLOBE- Due to current restrictions regarding Covid-19, Supervisor Tim Humphrey will hold community meetings via a call-in conference call for Tonto Basin and Roosevelt as follows: 1Tonto Basin Community Call-In: May 5th at 5 pm. #928-223-4066 2Roosevelt Community Call-In: May 18th at 1 pm # …
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San Carlos reports 0 positive cases. Restrictions to remain through May 1.
The Tribe has set up a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m, restricted travel in and out of the reservation and stopped the sale of alcoholic beverages on the reservation in an effort to keep members safe. It is noted that the Navajo Nation has 1,321 positives and 45 …
Read More »Globe seeks input on re-opening its economy
On Tuesday, the citizens and business owners of the city of Globe will have an opportunity to let the city council know what they think about the possibility of re-opening local businesses. The Globe City Council will hold a virtual special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 21. Mayor Al …
Read More »Know Before You Go to the Tonto National Forest this Easter Holiday Weekend
PHOENIX, April 8, 2020 — The past several weekends the Tonto National Forest saw forest-wide crowding at day use sites, parking areas, and along state highways within the forest. We ask that the public adhere to CDC and state, local city, and forest guidelines regarding physical distancing and group limits …
Read More »Forest Service updates users on recreational usage in TontoNationalForest
PHOENIX, April 3, 2020 — In response to the rapidly changing circumstances related to the COVID19 pandemic, many day-use sites, restrooms and other developed recreation facilities on the Tonto National Forest are currently closed, however, the vast majority of the general Forest area will remain available to visitors who …
Read More »A Letter from San Carlos Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dennison
March 31, 2020 Dear San Carlos USD Students, Parents, Grandparents, Families, Staff & Community: On Monday, March 30, 2020, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman made the announcement of their decision for all Arizona public schools, including our San Carlos Unified School District to remain closed for the remainder of the …
Read More »City of Globe Opens Walk-up Customer Service Windows. Limits entrance by appt.
City of Globe Opens Walk-up Customer Service Windows at City Hall.Entrance in to Building will be by Appointment or with Staff Escort (Globe, AZ, April 1, 2020) The City of Globe will be opening two walk-up customer service windows to better serve residents visiting City Hall, and to limit access …
Read More »Cable company assures public they can handle spike in internet usage
March 27, 2020 – Phoenix, AZ – Whether working from home, taking a class online, tuning into a fitness program, or live streaming a religious service, a reliable internet connection is more essential now than ever – and Sparklight’s network is designed to handle the demand. “We understand the importance of …
Read More »Man of the West Terry Wheeler Passes
By Jesse Bryant Wednesday night, March 25, 2020, Terrence O. Wheeler passed away. Terry was an Arizona native born in Tucson on October 28, 1935. His mother Katherine “Katie” Ford, whom he often spoke fondly of, was born at Wilmot Junction, the daughter of Irish immigrants. Terry loved to tell …
Read More »Gila County confirms first case of Covid-19
Globe, AZ – The Gila County Public Health Department has confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19 in Gila County. The case is a Town of Payson resident, female, in her 40’s. The case appears to be travel related; no evidence of community spread at this time. Additionally, the threat …
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