Thea Wilshire
June 1, 2022
Arts & Entertainment, Attractions, Living
It’s springtime in Globe and this year the colors are magnificent. Some are found in our wildflowers and most are found on murals. Currently, there are four grant-funded mural initiatives underway which are infusing hope and excitement through public art. Thea WilshireThea Wilshire works as an author, psychologist, speaker, healthcare …
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Thea Wilshire
November 27, 2021
Business
Signs went up at the Old Dominion Mine Park (ODMP) on September 1 stating the park will close from September 12 through January 31 for drilling activity. Residents are asking for more information about what’s going on, why the entire park is impacted, and even if they are in danger. …
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Thea Wilshire
February 21, 2020
Announcements, Living
BHP just announced they will be closing half of the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park in order to complete site characterization and implement a final mine closure project for the tailings storage facilities contained therein. The park closure impacts 8 of the 13 trails, closes 2.4 of the 4.4 mile …
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Thea Wilshire
August 15, 2019
Outdoors
The Old Dominion Mine and the copper it produced were the main reasons for the development of the Globe/Miami region and the primary reason Globe was the fourth largest city in Arizona at statehood. In operation from 1880 to 1931, the mine produced over 765 million pounds of copper and …
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globemiami
May 8, 2018
Business
GLOBE- Ana Petty of Capstone-Pinto Valley Mine presented a check for $3,000 to fund construction of six ore car benches at the Old Dominion Mine Park (ODMP). The bench design is by Bruce Binkley, Architect, and the historic ore car chassis were donated by BHP. Also in the picture are ODMP …
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globemiami
March 15, 2018
Announcements
A Volunteer Day is planned Saturday, March 31 at the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park; with spring ramping up, there will be plenty of cleanup to do to get ready for the warm weather. Community and civic groups and individuals are invited to come out and help continue the work …
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globemiami
January 23, 2018
Announcements, Living, The Visitors View
GLOBE- The historic Old Dominion Mine Park will host an official grand opening for its’ expanded playground for kids on Saturday, February 3rd at 2pm. Although kids have been enjoying it for some time during the ongoing improvements, the formal grand opening ceremony for the playground is this weekend. The …
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globemiami
October 14, 2017
Arts & Entertainment, The Visitors View
This October Globe will be going to the dogs – and there is quite a bit of excitement about it! The first ever Dogtoberfest Celebration will take place at the Old Dominion Mine Park (ODMP) on Saturday, October 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a Bark in the …
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Aimee Staten
April 25, 2017
History, Outdoors
There are few places in Arizona that allow one to simultaneously stand in the present and experience the past as vividly as the Old Dominion Mine Park in Globe. Seen through the eyes of a woman who considered herself an outsider some 19 years ago, the park is simultaneously a …
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Guest Contributor
March 23, 2017
Announcements, Living
GLOBE- A Volunteer Day is planned Saturday, April 29 at the Old Dominion Historic Mine Park; with spring in full swing, there will be plenty of cleanup from the winter season as well as new work to be done. Community and civic groups and individuals are invited to come out …
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