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Rosa McKay stands with fellow legislators including Governor George Hunt (6th from right). Photo courtesy of Arizona State Archives.

Gila Countys’ Rosa McKay: Champion of women’s rights

Heidi Osselaer April 10, 2017 History, The Visitors View, Throw Back Thursdays 1

She was knocked down by gunmen as she marched into the Bisbee Western Union office, but that did not deter Rosa McKay from sending a telegram to President Woodrow Wilson requesting “protection for the women and children of the Warren District.” It was July 12, 1918, and Cochise County …

1909 was a very good year for Globe

Linda Gross December 30, 2016 Throw Back Thursdays 0

Before looking ahead at our own New Year quickly approaching, we wanted to take a moment to look back to 1910 when the local newspaper, the Arizona Silver Belt ran a full page article on Globe, with the bold headline: “Growth Phenomenal During Year Just Closed” Globe Outdistances All Rivals …

Examining the Building Blocks of Globe-Miami

Patricia Sanders April 21, 2016 History, The Visitors View, Throw Back Thursdays 4

The partnership of Globe-Miami and the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture in a four-year studio project is bringing fresh eyes to the historic districts of Miami and Globe. Both challenges and opportunities are offered by the buildings here, some of which are more than 100 years old. Their stories …

Down under Horsemanship teaches respect

Patricia Sanders January 10, 2016 Arts & Entertainment, Throw Back Thursdays 0

Nineteen horses and nineteen trainers are spread out in the arena at the Apache Gold Casino Pavilion yesterday. The bleachers on the south side are full. In the center of the arena, a Quarter/Arab horse named Winn is circling a trainer, changing direction every ten seconds or so. From the bleachers …

Creating A Better Future For Cattle Guards

Autumn Giles October 18, 2015 Business, Throw Back Thursdays 0

In 2010, Dr. Therese Griffin Hicks’ long-time chiropractic office flooded. She calls it “one of those divine things.” The flood was just one of the challenges that she met head-on to become co-creator and owner of the innovative Universal Cattle Guards. “It was time for a shift,” she explains. She …

Kip We Aren’t Done Yet!

Linda Gross October 18, 2015 Living, Throw Back Thursdays 0

Kip Culver’s Legacy and the future of the Globe Main Street Program When the community lost Kip Culver, the captivating and much loved director of both the Globe Main Street Program and Center for the Arts this past July, it was as though a dark cloud drifted over downtown Globe. …

Geronimo in his own words

Linda Gross October 15, 2015 History, Throw Back Thursdays 2

He was called the “greatest warrior” and the “worst Indian who ever lived.” He brought hope to his people and terror to his enemies. And he survived the most bloody of conflicts in the settling of the Arizona Territories of the late 1800’s – to tell his story “in his …

Cats Murals delight visitors and locals alike in Miami Arizona

Autumn Giles April 17, 2015 Attractions, The Visitors View, Throw Back Thursdays 3

Have you ever wondered what’s up with all the painted cats in downtown Miami? Writer Autumn Giles explains… Miami-based artist Marianne Collins remembers getting up around 5:30 a.m. and painting until it got too hot each day for months on storefronts, doorways, planters, and trash bins around Miami’s historic downtown. …

The Warrior In The Woman

Jenn Walker January 22, 2015 Living, The Visitors View, Throw Back Thursdays 0

There is something very intriguing about San Carlos artist Carrie Curley. Perhaps it is the eloquent way she speaks, her voice soft yet strong. Perhaps it is her artistic mystique. Or perhaps it is because this modest artist is a rare find on the Apache reservation, being both female and …

Local Horse Whisperer Fred Wesley Teaches Horses Boundaries

Jenn Walker October 25, 2013 The Visitors View, Throw Back Thursdays 1

Squatch thought he could push people around. He hadn’t been taught manners. He would bite, and sometimes kick. Squatch is a year-old colt, by the way. “I was just throwing my hands up, he was wild,” says Peter Beesley. Beesley owns Hoofin’ It Feed & Tack in Globe. He also …