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 …
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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 …
Read More »With most bridge setbacks in the rearview mirror, City focuses on quality rather than timeline
The Pinal Creek Bridge project, aka Connie’s Bridge, is nearly a year behind schedule, but the City is focused on the long-term viability of the bridge rather than the reasons behind the delays or a timeline to completion. “I’m not really worried about a deadline,” says Globe Mayor Al Gameros. …
Read More »What have the Romans ever done for us?
One of Monty Python’s greatest scenes features a meeting in Roman Jerusalem. John Cleese introduces the motion, “What have the Romans ever done for us?” It all starts to go downhill when someone says, “Well, there’s the aqueduct.” A couple years into my time as principal at Miami High School, …
Read More »Low turnout for primary election no indication of what’s to come for the general
The votes have been cast in Gila County’s primary election and with the exception of one race, the results are in and despite the low turnout, County election officials are preparing for the possibility of a record-breaking vote in November. “A lot of the times the primary election, especially in …
Read More »Council has busy agenda at August 13 meeting, including building codes and new water meters
Council adopts results of primary election. Council formally adopted the results of the July 30, 2024, primary election, officially recognizing the results as declared by Gila County. In this election, three Council seats were on the ballot: the positions for Mayor, District 1, and District 2. All candidates for these …
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