What could be finer than sauntering in the Arizona sunshine from one cool, friendly shop to another, finding troves of treasures, whimsy, and history? The sixteen antique and vintage shops of Globe-Miami are clustered in the two towns’ historic districts, and most are within easy walking distance of one another. …
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Palmer Report August 15th
Nurdberger A relaxed place to grab a burger for lunch or an after work dinner, Nurdberger is located on Hill Street just north of Highway 60. Taylor Harrison has really revamped this location with the creative idea of decorating his shop and nicknaming his foods in a “Nerd” theme. The food …
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Sometimes you just want to get away. Finding a place that is relaxing and quiet is not always easy. While nature is only a short drive from us in our beautiful mountain community it is not always what we are looking for. Sometimes you just want a little watering hole …
Read More »Palmer Report July 15th
As quickly as it began summer will find its end. In some ways this is a good thing as the days have been hot but the nights can be oh so cool. In our small community it is not always easy to find an adult escape during these long summer …
Read More »Palmer Report Independence Day Edition
Mountain folk tend to enjoy their independence. In Globe-Miami there is no exception. We like things the way we like them and there is nothing more to be said about it. Living in a mining community you develop a certain edge that can not be understood without experience. The people …
Read More »Palmer Report Father’s Day Edition
It is Father’s Day weekend and the sun is bright an shinning. If you have survived the recent heatwaves then prepare yourself for a few more. Summer begins on June 20th but it feels like it is already here. For those looking for something special for Dad this weekend, well, …
Read More »Palmer Report June 1st
Is that gold in them there hills? No sir, those are called poppy flowers. They litter the hillsides and roadways of Globe-Miami and will soon be gone. Every spring poppies are brought to life in our area and every summer they disappear. Like all things in life they are a temporary …
Read More »Palmer Report May 15th
As Americans we have come a long way. From the revolutionary war and then the civil war to the great space race and the civil rights movement. It is easy to look at the past and say “the good old days.” On the same note it is just as easy …
Read More »Palmer Report Mothers Day Edition
I love how the spring brings everything back to life. I do not think I have ever seen the community of Globe-Miami so busy. We have art festivals, off road jamborees, town celebrations, fishing competitions and more music than you can shake a stick at. In all of this life …
Read More »Dane Thomas’ Weaving El Dorado
When I ask Dane Thomas how weaving came into his life, he says one word: “Hazel.” Thomas, 57, has his first show, Weaving El Dorado, at Jim Coates Gallery in Miami until June 4. Hazel nurtured a seed in Thomas that was planted years earlier in Silver City, New Mexico. …
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