UPDATE: The Globe City Council voted unanimously at its Jan. 15 meeting to enter into the Municipal Power Exchange (MPX). There was no discussion prior to the vote. _________________________________________________________________________________ Later this month, city council will vote on whether or not Globe should enter into a power pool agreement, known as …
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Local Humane Society launches “Trap, Neuter, Release” program for feral cats
Asks for community support; city’s permission to feed feral cats for one year As the saying goes, if you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. Calling the number of feral cats a “huge problem” in the community, High Desert Humane Society is doing its part to …
Read More »Gameros seeking signatures for Globe Mayor Candidacy
Retired Globe Fire Chief Al Gameros has taken out papers to run for Mayor of Globe. Gameros told Globe Miami Times that he is currently in the process of gathering signatures. His candidacy will not be official until he reaches the required 120 signatures, a number he hopes to …
Read More »Globe City Council Candidate Packets Available Now
City of Globe official candidate packets for the 2016 primary and general elections are now available. Contact Globe City Clerk Shelly Salazar at Globe City Hall (150 North Pine Street) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or call 425-7146 Ext. 21. Autumn GilesAutumn Giles is a freelance writer and recipe …
Read More »Big Development comes to Globe
…the Rest of the Story When the Apache Drive-In closed in 2013, it signified the end of an era spanning more than forty years of outdoor movies in Globe. Like so many drive-ins across the country, the economics of an entertainment venue dating back to the …
Read More »Globe City Council Highlights, Jan. 13
Jan. 13 highlights: Lerry Alderman, District 6 councilman, was appointed by former Gov. Jan Brewer to Arizona’s Municipal Tax Code Commission before she left office. Five police officers received the city’s Above and Beyond Award for recently protecting firefighters from various dangers on scene. They are: Sergeant Haines, Sergeant Meintzer, …
Read More »City Is Curbing How Many Events It Sponsors; Public Meeting Is Monday
As promised, the city will hold a public meeting this upcoming Monday regarding special events. This will be the community’s chance to have a say on which five special events the city will sponsor in the upcoming fiscal year. As the number of special events held in Globe continues to …
Read More »Community pool closes on the eve of swim season!
The City of Globe announced recently it would not be opening the community pool it has operated for decades due to insurmountable issues with structural conditions. I sat down with the City of Globe building inspector, Chris Collopy to talk about what led to the City’s decision on the eve …
Read More »Mapping Globe’s Future
Globe is in the process of updating its General Plan, which will determine the city's future.
Read More »Kip Culver: Caring for Downtown
Cities outgrew them long ago and towns have over looked them in a rush to attract box stores and strip malls. Yet memories of a time when the main streets of our childhood literally held the lifeblood in the community is one reason why nearly 30 years ago the National …
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