(GILA COUNTY, AZ)—Gila County responded proactively to flooding concerns related to the Pinal Fire by securing $300,000 in federal funds to clean out waterways in the Globe-Miami area. “We’re thrilled to not only better prepare our area for the oncoming monsoon season, but also to bring these dollars back to …
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County holds public forums on the budget in Globe and Payson
GILA COUNTY-As part of an open and transparent budget process, the Gila County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce two upcoming budget forums. Held simultaneously in both Globe-Miami and Payson, as well as broadcast between the two locations, the forums will give residents the opportunity to ask questions and …
Read More »Gila County announces surplus auction
(Globe, AZ) Gila County will conduct the quarterly online auction to dispose of surplus property beginning Monday, July 3, 2017. Featured items are miscellaneous office equipment, furniture, and supplies; a couch; and a digital camera. Interested persons may view a complete list of the items with a photo and a …
Read More »County threatened by flooding after Pinal Fire moves to mitigate possible damage.
The question is not if flooding will occur, but when it will come and how much damage it may do. At a community meeting in Globe Tuesday night, experts from multiple agencies and local government addressed the threat of flooding in this area as a result of the fire which burned over …
Read More »STEMFest/Arbor Day Celebration at Community College
Gila County- The 6th Annual Globe-Miami STEMFest is right around the corner on Saturday, April 22 from 10-2. Sponsored by the Gila County Superintendent’s Office, STEMFest is a free family event featuring hands-on activities that celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and …
Read More »Gila County Employees Recognized
(GILA COUNTY, AZ)— Gila County recognized 87 employees during its annual service awards presentation at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7. “We’re grateful to these employees for their commitment to Gila County and proud of the way it reflects on the County as an employer,” says Shelley McPherson, …
Read More »Spelling Bee scheduled for Feb. 23 at Payson High School
GILA COUNTY – Each year, teachers and administrators volunteer to spend many hours organizing and hosting classroom, school and district level spelling bees so they can send their top spellers to the County Spelling Bee. The Gila County School Superintendent’s Office encourages you to support County students and schools by …
Read More »March 1 is deadline to Nominate an Outstanding Teacher of the Year
GILA COUNTY-Gila County School Superintendent Roy Sandoval is proud to announce that the Teacher of the Year Award nominations are now open. “This award is an important opportunity for us to lift up the stories of exceptional educators in Gila County,” says Superintendent Sandoval. “Anyone can nominate a teacher …
Read More »Sheriff’s Office receives funding for an intoxilyzer
Courtesy of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office The Gila County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), received funding to purchase one intoxilyzer unit and five radar units. The intoxilyzer will be placed in the regional DUI van, which can be utilized by all …
Read More »John Nelson resumes job as Gila County Manager
(GILA COUNTY, AZ)— At its first regular meeting of 2017, the Gila County Board of Supervisors appointed John Nelson County Manager. “I’m just so grateful that John is able to step back into this position he has held before,” says board chair Tommie Martin. Martin noted that Nelson brings history …
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