JOIN US for this fun and information-packed presentation that will get you up to speed on available resources and best practice tips on creating successful litter clean up, recycling, remediation and beautification events in your community. Come meet and listen to the subject experts: Jill Bernstein – Executive …
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Supervisor Martin to Serve as President of the County Supervisors Association
(Phoenix, November 18, 2016)—Gila County Supervisor Tommie Cline Martin was unanimously elected by her colleagues to serve as President of the County Supervisors Association (CSA) at the November 17, 2016, meeting of the CSA Board of Directors. “This is a tremendous honor,” Supervisor Martin said. “I am looking …
Read More »New finance director takes over at Gila County
Gila County welcomed its new Finance Director James Menlove on Oct. 31. District One Supervisor Tommie Martin says she was aware of Menlove’s stellar reputation statewide long before he arrived at Gila County. “I’m just so pleased we were able to bring him on board,” says Martin. Menlove comes to …
Read More »Bending time to meet the needs of a modern railroad system. Creating Standard Time.
It’s time to turn the clocks back for many, but not for us here in Arizona. And while people still grumble about the inconvenience, the reason behind Standard Time solved a very big problem when it was first adopted nearly 150 years ago. The year was 1883 and railroads were quickly becoming …
Read More »New mayor looks for prosperous future for city, residents.
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 …
Read More »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 …
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