Federal disaster assistance for last September’s historic floods will not be coming to Globe-Miami, at least for now. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Arizona’s request for a major …
The city will pursue NRCS funding for material removal from the floodway in Pinal Creek, as Gila County will be handling Russell Gulch and the canyons. NRCS funding has a 25% match and a 220-day limit on work. NRCS also has a faster reimbursement cycle than DEMA, where they will reimburse costs from month to month once bills are paid.
Citing aging equipment and rising costs for managing and maintaining the sewer system, Miami Town Council lays out the need to raise rates in order to cover the cost of sanitation and waste water services.
At their Dec. 16 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors heard a lengthy presentation about flood recovery efforts and funding, with costs expected to reach the double-digit millions.
Russell Gulch landfill sees nearly 150-plus truckloads come through daily. On Dollar Dump Day, that number jumps to 200-plus loads. Linda Gross By Jenn Walker Since 1973, …
The Globe Police Department has completed an almost half-decade journey of voluntary self-evaluation and discovery—one that has already changed the way the department operates, both internally and externally, and will continue to do so.
Present were Mayor Gil Madrid, Councilmembers Jose “Angel” Medina, Dan Moat, Don Reiman, Michael Sosh and Phil Stewart. Vice Mayor Sammy Gonzalez was excused. Flood Damage Repair …
“We're going into long-term recovery: We need to build back, better and safer, and we can't just make it up as we go,” says Melissa Steele, Economic Development Manager for the City of Globe. “That includes the City; that includes residents; that includes business owners. We have to work together to make a safer community moving forward.”
Menlove pointed out that the full cost of the expansion is not yet known, much of the cost of Cell 3A went to infrastructure, and that early estimates suggested Cell 3B could cost roughly half of what Cell 3A ultimately cost.
December events will proceed as scheduled, including First Friday and the Light Parade. First Friday will serve as the kickoff for a new month-long series of events called “Hope for the Holidays,” developed in partnership with the Globe Downtown Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, the United Fund, Love Where You Live, and the Globe Fire Department.
At their Nov. 18 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors discussed how to remove a building that stands in the way of expanding the Russell Gulch landfill. They also approved a slate of motions, including progress on the Pinal Creek Waterway Cesspool Project.
Lobbyist Patricia Powers gave an update to the Gila County Supervisors in November and described a changing federal landscap including staffing churn within agencies and a "flood the zone" approach to policy and communication.
In a detailed discussion, City leaders explained how flood recovery will be funded and what help is available to residents and businesses. The discussion clarified that most government assistance will come as reimbursement for public costs.
Gila County Supervisor Tim Humphrey shone the county’s Staff Spotlight recognition on employees of the Public Works Department for going above and beyond this fall. “The men and …
In the aftermath of the great flood of September 26, one of the images that will be burned in the memories of Globe survivors is hundreds of propane tanks washing through town on the raging waters of …
Emergency Management Specialist Madison Rybicki, on loan from Glendale’s Department of Emergency Management, gave an overview of the City’s coordinated response and recovery. She emphasized that Globe’s recovery is being supported by specialists from across Arizona and the country, who are assisting with operations, logistics, finance, and planning.
Seeing every historic building in south-central Arizona restored and shining with new purpose is the ultimate goal of the Copper Corridor Blight Buster Coalition—and the driving force behind …
Hobbs responds to SNAP crisis with $1.8 million in state emergency funding by Caitlin Sievers, Arizona Mirror October 29, 2025 Arizona will provide $1.8 million in aid to help low-income residents …
A coalition of Democratic state officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, asking a federal judge to force the release of food assistance funds for 42 million people that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has said cannot be paid during the ongoing government shutdown.
As the City of Globe continues to recover from flooding this month and last month, it has been juggling numerous infrastructure problems. One of the more significant problems has been …
Supervisors discuss possible RV ordinance at October 21 meeting Members of the Gila County Board of Supervisors: Chair Steve Christensen (District 1), Vice Chair Woody Cline (District 3), …
Globe City Council's October 14 meeting was focused on relief and recovery, as well as public safety, after the region had experienced another set of storms and flooding. These are some of the highlights of the meeting.
A Message from Mayor Al Gameros - October 14, 2025 The past two weeks have been an emotional and physical rollercoaster for our city and our entire community. We have transitioned through …
As incoming storms keep a flood watch in place for Gila County, Globe City Mayor Al Gameros issues an update for the City of Globe.
The City of Globe is currently removing propane tanks from the Matlock property prior to the weekend storm events using local contractors. The City has entered into an agreement …