To The Citizens of Globe, Today Governor Ducey signed an Executive Oder 2021-06 that outlined the “New Phase of COVID-19 Mitigation-Business Guidelines Transition from Requirements To Recommendations”. The Executive Order is effective immediately, and addresses the following bullet points; Events of more than 50 people will no longer need the …
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Chairman Rambler responds to withdrawal of Resolution Copper FEIS
San Carlos Apache Reservation Chairman Terry Rambler Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it is directing the Tonto Nation Forest to rescind the Final Environmental impact Statement and draft Record of Decision for the proposed Resolution Copper Mine. This action stops the transfer of Oak Flat, land that …
Read More »Objection period ends March 1 for Tonto’s proposed decision on copper mine
PHOENIX, February 10, 2021 — For Immediate Release. Interested parties who previously submitted formal comments about the Resolution Copper Project and Land Exchange have until March 1 to file an objection to the Tonto’s proposed decision. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who contribute less than 4 …
Read More »Competition for new marijuana dispensary tops the agenda at Globe City Council Jan. 12
At the Jan. 12 meeting of the Globe City Council, there was much discussion about whether the City wants to have a recreational and/or medical marijuana dispensary and, if so, how the city ordinances should be drafted to accommodate such businesses. In November, by a vote of 60 percent to …
Read More »January 6, 2021: A day that will live in infamy
We are interrupting our regular Op-Ed to bring you the voices of Senators and Representatives who were in the capitol on the day it was overrun by a mob, threatening violence to our democracy. Despite the breach which ended with five dead and a country shaken, Congress did reconvene that …
Read More »Mayor’s Letter: January
*Globe Mayor Gameros monthly letter As we come to the end of 2020, this may be a year that we may not want to remember. Covid-19 has consumed our lives with sacrifices, fear, anxiety, and the unknown. It has taken away that direct human connection that we are so used …
Read More »Health Depart issues update regarding vaccine schedule for Gila County
GILACOUNTY- Gila County Health Department appreciates your patience in this time of COVID-19 vaccine. Our goal is to provide every resident in Gila County the opportunity for a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC has published extensive recommendations for a phased approach for vaccine delivery within Gila County over the next several …
Read More »Tonto National Forest ends Christmas Tree Burn event due to increased safety concerns
Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 28, 2020 – This year, the Tonto National Forest is asking recreational visitors to refrain from gathering in large groups for the annual Christmas Tree Burn event that occurs annually in early to mid-January. In the past, thousands of visitors have gathered for this unofficial event to burn their spent …
Read More »Health Department announces vaccine distribution
Globe, AZ — Beginning this week, Gila County may receive its first allotment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. These shipments will be sent directly to facilities that have been approved through an on boarding application process to receive and dispense the vaccine. These include regional hospitals as well as some …
Read More »Jordan Reardon on his role as Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace is best known in popular culture as the officiant at a courthouse wedding. A civil marriage ceremony. Simple, quick and legal. Jordan Reardon, Justice of the Peace for Gila County has married 60 couples since taking office. The other 5800 cases he presided over in his …
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