Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton (District 4), and Council members Freddy Rios (District 1), Mike Pastor (District 2), Jesse Leetham (District 3), Mariano Gonzalez (District 5), and Fernando Shipley (District 6). All members were in attendance at this meeting. This Council …
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Globe Mayor’s Report: September 2024
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: Mark your calendars for the State of The City Address that will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Park in front of Globe City Hall. You will get an update on the past year’s activities and projects and what …
Read More »Gila Community College makes progress on accreditation
After receiving heavy criticism in a public forum at Miami High School last August, the Gila County Community College District Governing Board has made significant progress toward accreditation in its bid to become an independent school district. Despite seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, the Board is working with a new educational partner, …
Read More »First phase of Russell Gulch landfill expansion completed thanks to ‘can-do’ attitude of staff and administration
Gila County recently completed the first phase of a landfill expansion that has been in the works for more than a decade and will ultimately extend the life of the Russell Gulch facility through 2045. Thanks to the efforts of the Public Works Department and the work of Deputy Director …
Read More »Economic Development partnership continues as City of Globe works to create an atmosphere for businesses and entrepreneurs to THRIVE
As the summer draws to a close, the City of Globe’s relationship with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) continues to grow and strengthen, thanks to increasing community investment and entrepreneurial training. Thanks to a grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), RCAC returned over the summer to host …
Read More »Council hears about child care crisis and hospital roundabout project at September 10 meeting
Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton (District 4), and Council members Freddy Rios (District 1), Mike Pastor (District 2), Jesse Leetham (District 3), Mariano Gonzalez (District 5), and Fernando Shipley (District 6). All members were in attendance at this meeting except Councilman Shipley. …
Read More »Apache trout no longer ‘threatened’ thanks to work of tribe, partners
Arizona’s state fish has been removed from the Endangered Species list By: Shondiin Silversmith – September 5, 2024 After more than five decades of conservation efforts led by tribal, state, federal and non-governmental organizations, Arizona’s state fish, the Apache trout, has been removed from the Endangered Species list, making it …
Read More »Globe Mayor’s Report: August 2024
ELECTION RESULTS: I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the primary election. Although I was unopposed, I truly appreciate the continued support that has been shown to me in my first eight years serving as your mayor. My intention was to serve for only two terms and …
Read More »CEBV 2024 Propositions Guide
BY Civic Engagement Beyond Voting NOTE: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting is a civic leader promoting engagement in Arizona’s state and local government. They are non-partisan but not neutral. But as you’ll see, they back up their observations and recommendations with links to the sources for voters to see and determine …
Read More »Partnerships help expand preparation work for fire season and helps with forest management
While it’s the big wildfires that usually make the news, there are hundreds of smaller fires barely noticed by the public at large, but local fire agencies are not idle between those events and spend the majority of their time planning for fire season and working to reduce the chances …
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