The Tribe has set up a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m, restricted travel in and out of the reservation and stopped the sale of alcoholic beverages on the reservation in an effort to keep members safe. It is noted that the Navajo Nation has 1,321 positives and 45 …
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Globe seeks input on re-opening its economy
On Tuesday, the citizens and business owners of the city of Globe will have an opportunity to let the city council know what they think about the possibility of re-opening local businesses. The Globe City Council will hold a virtual special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 21. Mayor Al …
Read More »Know Before You Go to the Tonto National Forest this Easter Holiday Weekend
PHOENIX, April 8, 2020 — The past several weekends the Tonto National Forest saw forest-wide crowding at day use sites, parking areas, and along state highways within the forest. We ask that the public adhere to CDC and state, local city, and forest guidelines regarding physical distancing and group limits …
Read More »Forest Service updates users on recreational usage in TontoNationalForest
PHOENIX, April 3, 2020 — In response to the rapidly changing circumstances related to the COVID19 pandemic, many day-use sites, restrooms and other developed recreation facilities on the Tonto National Forest are currently closed, however, the vast majority of the general Forest area will remain available to visitors who …
Read More »City of Globe Opens Walk-up Customer Service Windows. Limits entrance by appt.
City of Globe Opens Walk-up Customer Service Windows at City Hall.Entrance in to Building will be by Appointment or with Staff Escort (Globe, AZ, April 1, 2020) The City of Globe will be opening two walk-up customer service windows to better serve residents visiting City Hall, and to limit access …
Read More »Confusion surrounding Governor’s Stay-at-home order, prompts clarification from city.
(Globe AZ, March 31, 2020) On March 30, 2020, Governor Ducey issued executive Order 2020-18 ordering people to “limit their time away from their residency” in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Governor’s goal is to promote social distancing, limit social gatherings, and reduce non-essential travel. This Executive …
Read More »Mayor Besich and 8 other Mayors ask Governor Ducey to issue Stay-At-Home order
March 30, 2020 Dear Governor Ducey: In acknowledgement of recent empirical findings that support social distancing as an effective mechanism by which to slow the spread of COVID-19, we as mayors representing millions of vulnerable Arizonans fervently urge Governor Ducey to issue a Stay-At-Home order for the state. We understand …
Read More »Democrats set to cast their ballots Tuesday
On Tuesday, Democrats in Gila County will cast their ballots in the Presidential Preference Election. Elections Director, Eric Mariscal, says there have been no changes to the polling locations. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday., and as long as you are in line by …
Read More »Globe City Council limits vendor rental of public parking lots to 20 percent
UPDATE: At its Jan. 15 meeting, the Globe City Council voted unanimously to limit to 20 percent the number of parking spaces vendors can use to conduct business in any single city parking lot, excluding special events. Prior to the vote, Director of Development Services Chris Collopy, explained that while …
Read More »Forest Service continues fence project in Lower Salt River area: minimize horse-related accidents
PHOENIX, January 11, 2020 — For Immediate Release. Tonto National Forest staff continue to oversee contracted installation of 14 miles of fence in the Lower Salt River area on the Mesa Ranger District as part of a joint effort to prevent horses from crossing Bush Highway, which endangers the animals and …
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