Why just visit one park when you can explore them all—again and again—for life? Arizona isn’t just an icon of the Southwest—it’s a wonderland of rugged mountains, ancient ruins, desert blooms, and sprawling vistas. From intricate cave dwellings tucked into hillsides to towering geological formations that pierce the sky, the …
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All Roads Still Lead to Globe-Miami — Even the Backroads
For years, we’ve proudly said that “all roads lead to Globe-Miami.” Tucked at the crossroads of five major highways, our community has long been a hub for travelers coming from Tucson, Safford, the White Mountains, the Valley, and Payson. But now, we can also claim a spot on the map …
Read More »Farmers’ Market slated to open June 7
The Globe-Miami Farmers’ Market opens Saturday June 7, from 8-11 a.m. at Globe City Hall Veterans Park at 150 N. Pine St. Then every Saturday. Same place. Same time. Until the end of September. The outdoor market features longtime vendors and a few new ones. Mary Hysong, of Hysong Grows, …
Read More »Ash Creek’s Hidden Legacy: Touring the Abandoned Mines of Chrysotile
Being part of Arizona’s “Copper Triangle,” most people only think of copper when they think of mining in Gila County. But there was another mineral that was heavily mined here—the notoriously white, fibrous mineral known as chrysotile, the most commonly used form of asbestos. Before major health concerns, there was …
Read More »Building a Field of Dreams: The Father-Son Legacy at Central Field
Wes Sukosky maintained Central Field for 12 years before he was offered part-time pay. “This was all dirt. Weeds. Trees – not the beautiful kind,” says his son, Jonathan Sukosky, surveying the pristine field and practice area at 529 Mayss Street in Globe. Today he is Head Groundskeeper for the …
Read More »Low Snowpack Threatens to Derail 2025 Salt River Expeditions
Typically around this time of year, whitewater rafting companies are preparing to take adventurous souls on guided tours of the Salt River, which boasts the earliest river season in the U.S., winds through a 2,000-foot deep granite canyon, and offers dramatic views of remote Arizona wilderness, all just within an …
Read More »The 155 Steps: New Plans for Miami’s Keystone Stairs
Big plans are in the works for Miami’s historic 155-step Keystone Stairs, as the first phase of extensive renovation plans takes shape. It is a project intended to draw more visitors to the area and illuminate the town’s mining history. The initial phase of the Historic Keystone Stairs Project will …
Read More »Celebrating a grand tradition of baseball and mining
Swing into the Past: Share Your Family’s Globe-Miami Baseball Memories (1900–1950) Globe Miami Times and the Cobre Valley Arts Center are excited to host a gallery exhibit of local baseball legends in conjunction with the Old Dominion Cup Tournament featuring the Arizona Territorial Baseball League April 26 and 27. The …
Read More »A fresh look for popular Globe off-roading spot
For decades the Pipeline OHV area, located on the eastern side of Globe, has been a popular spot with dirt bikers, side-by-siders and quad drivers, along with mountain bikers, joggers, hikers and dog walkers. Last month, a project to spruce up the area came to fruition, with improvements based on …
Read More »BEYOND THE BURN: Tonto Gravity Riders Reignite Pinal Mountain Trails
For years, the Pinal Mountain trail system has been known in the mountain biking community as a well-kept secret and a must-ride experience within Arizona, offering a 3,000-foot change in both elevation and scenery, from ponderosa pines and aspens to desert scrub. The secret has often been passed through word-of-mouth, …
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