RCAC GRANT The City of Globe has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the Rural Community Assistance Corporation for economic development. This is a three-year grant that provides training in comprehensive community economic development, technical and financial resources and advocacy so rural communities can achieve their goals and visions. There …
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Church makes Journey Bags for kids thrust into foster care
Globe Police sergeant set the ball rolling several months ago Contributed Article Some trips take weeks or months to plan and are greatly anticipated, but some journeys taken by children in the Globe Miami area can be nightmarish as they are removed from their homes and placed in the …
Read More »Mr. Rural Arizona
If you enjoy driving Arizona’s scenic highways, you may often wonder why we honor certain people by naming roads after them, such as the Senator Hardt Highway. Read on, and you will wonder no more, at least about that one. August Valentine “Bill” Hardt was a champion of rural Arizona, …
Read More »Chasing Totality
The woman next to me, probably in her early twenties, was jumping up and down like a contestant on the The Price is Right. It was T-minus three minutes, and the moon was poised to eat up the last sliver of the sun. She and I and a hundred other …
Read More »Travelers discover AirBnB Hosts in Globe-Miami
By Patti Daley Travelers who are looking for a more local and authentic experience are flocking to AirBnB which can be cheaper than a hotel – and cozier. Here in Globe-Miami there are a handful of hosts and a growing number of listings which include everything from private bedrooms and …
Read More »Cobre Valley Transit Authority offers updated schedule for local bus service
GLOBE-MIAMI- The Cobre Valley Transit Authority provides bus service in Miami and Globe Monday through Friday each week. CVTA runs two buses from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 928 – 473- 8222. Download the newest schedule CLICK HERE . Bus Fares and Passes One-WayAdultFare …
Read More »County update on Flood Mitigation efforts after Pinal Fire
GilaCounty-Even as the Pinal Fire was still burning, Globe-Miami residents expressed concerns about post-fire flooding. Gila County staff at the Pinal Fire community meetings heard these concerns and began to formulate a multi-faceted response, including securing $300,000 dollars of federal funds to hire local contractors to clean out the waterways …
Read More »GCC College Hiking Classes Begin Aug. 27th. FREE for residents 55 and up.
GLOBE- The Gila Community College Hiking Classes, begin 7 a.m. Sunday, August 27 at the Wellness Center, on the campus up Six Shooter Canyon. Two classes are offered and will meet together for this first day. Listed as Beginning Hiking I and Beginning Hiking II, the two classes are being …
Read More »School says Taliesin project ahead of timeline despite issues
Second and third semesters devoted to finding and developing projects Although suffering from communication problems, funding uncertainties and questions of accreditation, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture project in Globe and Miami plans to move forward to help restore and beautify the area. Despite the concerns expressed by some …
Read More »Miami Rotary gets Cath Lab Tour
If you are having a heart attack, time counts, so it’s best not to spend precious time driving to the Valley before you can be seen by medical professionals. Dr. Abdul Menom, who has recently been brought on board to head CVRMCs new million dollar cath lab, told a group …
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