Since 2016, the San Carlos Unified School District has focused on improving student outcomes with the concept of Shiłgozhóó, and an approach to education that addresses the needs of students beyond the classroom. Shiłgozhóo, meaning “I am balanced. I am in harmony, I am at peace, I am happy,” is …
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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 …
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The San Carlos Unified School District will see a monumental change in leadership as the school year draws to an end, when Superintendent Dr. Deborah Dennison steps down from the post she has held for nearly a decade and passes the mantle to Assistant Superintendent Shawn Pietila, a longtime fixture …
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The San Carlos Unified School District (SCUSD) is working to help students in the district and educate parents to give them the skills they need to help their children succeed. Through the Parent Educator Program, SCUSD offers tools and support to help ease the burdens many parents face on the …
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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 …
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The closure of a small-town radio station may not come as a surprise to young generations or those living in large cities, but for a small community like Globe-Miami, the end of local radio station KIKO in recent months comes as a huge blow. The community enjoyed what the station’s …
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We used to be quick to say, “Sign me up!”—whether for the local bowling league, the newly formed chess club, or established organizations like the Elks or Rotary Club. But now, more often than not, we hear, “I’m just not a joiner.” A new Netflix documentary, Join or Die, explores …
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By Paul Wolterbeek: Gila County Government In December 2024, KIKO AM/FM Radio signed off for the last time, concluding an extraordinary chapter that began in 1958. Under the visionary leadership of Willard Shoecraft, KIKO grew from broadcasting in the Copper Hills Hotel lobby to a revered institution in Globe–Miami, Arizona. Guest …
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There are moments in a business or organization that you can look back on and think we wouldn’t be here today if not for moments like this. Inflection points that completely alter the outlook and possibilities. These pivotal moments can be obvious like the landmark deal to save Bullion Plaza …
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San Carlos Unified School District students have a lot to be proud of in 2024. Not only are students carrying on the traditions of their Tribe, but they are also looking into the future to imagine the lives they might live. From school pageants to the Gila County Fair, to …
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