Hidden Effect of the Coronavirus While the nation is coping with coronavirus impacts and precautions, countless Americans are dealing with new realities such as unemployment, food scarcity, and isolation through social distancing. For most of us, this means prioritizing the things in our lives that mean the most such as …
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A Look at Covid-19 – March
Each month we will look at a cross section of reports from around the world and locally which offers a snapshot of the pandemic. Pandemic by the Numbers “You cannot fight a fire blindfolded, and we cannot stop this pandemic if we don’t know who is infected. We have a …
Read More »Pollinator Projects to Lift the Spirit
For beating stress and calming anxiety, two of the best things you can do are to, one, stay active – especially if you choose an activity that will be meaningful beyond your day-to-day life. And, two, get outdoors. The fresh air and natural beauty can heal your soul and help …
Read More »Freeport-McMoRan Enhances Pollinator Habitats While Providing Educational Opportunities
GLOBE- Since 2011, Freeport-McMoRan’s Pollinator Conservation Initiative has worked to increase habitat relied upon by pollinators, while providing learning opportunities for all ages through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. More than a dozen Freeport-McMoRan sites throughout North America have implemented pollinator conservation and education projects both on and off company …
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 »Business and Community Leader. At 102, Carmen Slough reflects on a life lived in Globe
This was originally posted Aug 4th, 2016. This year she turns 106 and her celebration at the Train Depot with family, friends and community had to be postponed due to covid-19 concerns. So we are re-posting this feature on her! Please leave your comments and well wishes below! I decide …
Read More »Snowbowl approved for one of North America’s largest ski lifts 2020-2021
Flagstaff, AZ — (March 5, 2020) — Arizona Snowbowl today announced Agassiz Chairlift will be replaced for the 2020-2021 winter season. The new lift will replace the existing three-seat passenger chair with a modern combination high-speed lift, located at the base of Agassiz Peak. According to resort officials, the new …
Read More »Chasing Our Tailings
BHP just announced they will be closing half of the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park in order to complete site characterization and implement a final mine closure project for the tailings storage facilities contained therein. The park closure impacts 8 of the 13 trails, closes 2.4 of the 4.4 mile …
Read More »Getting Charged: Globe is EV friendly for drivers
Jerry Asher has been a man on a mission for more than a decade as he drives around the state in an electric car. His mission, he says is to make Arizona EV friendly, and that means spreading the word at every stop he makes. This year will be the …
Read More »“Out of This World” Views Now Protected at Tonto National Monument
By Christa Sadler What do dark skies mean to you? Does it mean seeing a shooting star when you weren’t expecting it and making a wish? Or maybe it means looking at the twinkling stars to connect with a loved one or ancestors. Does it mean searching the dark, stellar …
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