WASHINGTON, D. C. — Gila County District 2 Supervisor, Tim Humphrey, recently joined over 30 county leaders from across the country in Washington last week to outline how the federal government can help support local infrastructure goals. As with past Infrastructure Week activities, NACo hosted events on and off Capitol …
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Pre-evacuation notification for residents in Icehouse/Kellner Canyon issued
Based on recommendations from the Pinal Fire Incident Management Team, Gila County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a precautionary pre-evacuation notification for residents in Icehouse and Kellner Canyons, south of the Icehouse/Kellner junction only (effective May 25, 2017). This is only a pre-evacuation notification and residents do not need to leave …
Read More »State prison unit in Globe not closing
The Arizona State Prison unit in Globe will not be closing, according to the Deputy Warden’s office. It was being considered for closure – along with a unit in the Safford area – because of low inmate numbers statewide and low staffing. “We are down more than 1,200 inmates across …
Read More »Updated: Pinal Fire at more than 700 acres
Globe area residents are warned to expect increased smoke from the Pinal Fire as it spreads through Ponderosa pine and conifer stringers. A Temporary Flight Restriction of 15 miles long by 7 miles wide has been placed over the Pinal Fire area encompassing Pioneer Campground, the 55-651 roads, and around …
Read More »Bed Tax Organizations, Marketing Task Force report to City.
By Mayor Al Gameros, April was another lengthy agenda for both meetings. There were many important topics up for discussion. I want to thank all of our staff for their summary reports in preparation of the meeting agenda packets. These reports are critical to help Council fully understand each subject …
Read More »STEMFest/Arbor Day Celebration at Community College
Gila County- The 6th Annual Globe-Miami STEMFest is right around the corner on Saturday, April 22 from 10-2. Sponsored by the Gila County Superintendent’s Office, STEMFest is a free family event featuring hands-on activities that celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and …
Read More »Warning to Globe utility customers paying online
Globe recently discovered that a third-party on-line bill pay website which is designed to look like it is affiliated with the city has been collecting payments from local citizens who pay their bills online. The company, DOXO.com charges a fee and has created issues of late-pay notices despite customers paying Doxo on time. …
Read More »Six Applicants Being Considered for Arizona Court of Appeals
PHOENIX- The public is asked for comments on six applicants for an opening on Division II of the Arizona Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Judge Joseph W. Howard. The applicants are: · Laura A. Cardinal · Jason R. Holmberg · Karl C. Eppich · Christopher J. O’Neil …
Read More »Globe and Miami to host first joint council meeting in May
GLOBE –MAYOR’S REPORT – MARCH During the meeting held on March 14th, the Council approved the following items. A preliminary plot review plan for a nine lot housing development was approved to move forward to the next step. This new project is located on East Thornwood and the contractor is …
Read More »ADOT plans 25- mile detour on San Carlos beginning April 5
SAN CARLOS- Plan for 25-mile detour while work is underway The first phase of a project to improve safety and traffic flow on the San Carlos Apache Reservation will require a full closure of BIA 6 at US 70 beginning Wednesday, April 5, and continuing approximately four weeks. A 25-mile …
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