Everything old is new again, as a 72-year-old restaurant in historic downtown Globe recently celebrated its grand re-opening. No, La Casita Cafe hadn’t been closed, but the torch had been passed to a new generation, and the family thought that was something worth celebrating. Adrianne “Annie” Villalobos and her Aunt …
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The Summer ’14 Get ‘Er Done Award goes to Christine Marin
Though old mining towns like Globe and Miami have been around only for a little over a century, the stories they have to offer history are endless. Arguably one of this area’s most prominent storytellers is Christine Marin, a Globe-Miami native, prolific writer, historian, former archivist, professor emeritus, and recipient …
Read More »I Was A Lucky Kid Growing Up in West Globe.
In recognition of Cinco De Mayo, we asked for short stories and narratives reflecting on heritage from our Mexican-American community. We received the following reflection, written by an individual with a long history here in Globe-Miami: Dr. Christine Marin, Historian and Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University. Enjoy. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, …
Read More »Crowning of the La Reina de las Flores
If you’ve been in this community very long, surely you have seen the La Reina de las Flores around town. These young ladies are involved in an ongoing tradition that has spanned decades. The La Reina De Las Flores Scholarship Pageant has been around for the last 30 years; this …
Read More »Globe-Miami Mexican Restaurants: A Tale of Four Sisters
The Globe-Miami area is legendary for its’ Mexican food There is even a Facebook page called I love Globe-Miami Mexican Food with a following of 1,381 members and counting. So what’s the magic all about? It can largely be found by tracing the roots of family recipes back to four …
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