Elected officials sworn in; city says farewell to outgoing councilors Not many elected officials are able to walk in the shoes of their constituents before they take office, but newly elected Globe Mayor Al Gameros may be one of a few exceptions. Aimee StatenAimee Staten has worn several hats over …
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Town Hall meeting to discuss addiction and treatment
This event is designed to address the prescription and non-prescription drug issues we are faced with in the Globe-Miami area. We invite the public to learn more about the interventions and treatment options available in our area. Hear from addiction specialists, law enforcement, prevention specialists, and treatment specialists. Sponsored by: …
Read More »Prescription drug take-back event a success
The Globe and Miami Police Departments, Copper Basin Coalition, Gila County Sheriff’s Office and the Gila County Public Health Department, in combined efforts with the Drug Enforcement Agency, participated in “National Prescription Take Back Day” on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The program collected over 300 pounds of unused or expired …
Read More »Brownfields Grant now available to local property owners
This afternoon you are invited to hear about the latest grant money awarded in the Globe-Miami community to help assess environmental contamination in many of our old and/or abandoned buildings. The event is hosted by the Gila County Industrial Authority (IDA) and will include remediation expert, Tod Allwin who has …
Read More »Gila County Election Results for Globe, Miami & San Carlos
Editor’s Note: Updated numbers and race winners will be updated as provisional and early ballots are processed. Bolded numbers are top vote-getters so far. Voter turnout for Gila County was almost 70 percent as opposed to voter turnout of 55% for the state of Arizona. Eric Mariscal, elections director, said all …
Read More »IDA is awarded an EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
GLOBE- The Industrial Development Authority of Gila County was recently awarded a Brownfields Assessment Grant through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Banks now require all commercial buildings and properties to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prior to obtaining traditional bank financing. The fee for a Phase …
Read More »County launches new technology to keep Gila County residents safe & informed during a crisis.
Gila County’s Office of Health and Emergency Management has partnered with the award-winning company Everbridge to instantly disseminate life-saving information in the critical moments at the onset of a crisis. Available now, the Everbridge Mass Notification System is an opt-in program that immediately sends key information through any combination of email, …
Read More »Gameros seeking signatures for Globe Mayor Candidacy
Retired Globe Fire Chief Al Gameros has taken out papers to run for Mayor of Globe. Gameros told Globe Miami Times that he is currently in the process of gathering signatures. His candidacy will not be official until he reaches the required 120 signatures, a number he hopes to …
Read More »Jepson Calls Globe City Manager “Dream Job”
“My specialty is relationships,” says Paul Jepson. “Working with state officials, working with federal highway people, working with ADOT, working with our congressional delegation, working with our lobbyists.” Jepson starts work as Globe’s new City Manager on March 21. Autumn GilesAutumn Giles is a freelance writer and recipe developer …
Read More »Globe City Council Candidate Packets Available Now
City of Globe official candidate packets for the 2016 primary and general elections are now available. Contact Globe City Clerk Shelly Salazar at Globe City Hall (150 North Pine Street) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or call 425-7146 Ext. 21. Autumn GilesAutumn Giles is a freelance writer and recipe …
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