Miami, AZ

The devastating Telegraph Fire resulted in flash floods in 2021, leaving Miami and Globe residents with concerns about environmental quality, and potential contaminants released by the fires and transported by water and wind. Would you, or someone you know, wish to join a Community Advisory Board supported by the University of Arizona and committed to “Rethinking Fire, Floods and Health”? Please affirm your interest by February 3 for this new board, which will start convening in the coming months ahead. Sign up with an email to Julieann Fonseca, a researcher with the University of Arizona Department of Environmental Science, at [email protected]arizona.edu or call (520) 425-4549.

The Lady Wildcats played just once last week picking up a 63-15 home court win over an overmatched Superior Panthers team. The Ladies jumped out early to a 23-4 first-period lead then extended it to 32-8 at the half. In the third period, they outscored Superior by 10, then in the final eight minutes, Joseph City kept the Panthers off the scoreboard.

Join local families, companies, and City of Globe and US Forest Service staff for the next ‘Trash Mob’ community cleanup Saturday morning, February 11; dozens of volunteers are needed. Despite widespread agreement that 2020 was abysmal, one notable positive that began during the pandemic year and continues is...

San Carlos Apache Reservation — In a major accomplishment, the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation (SCAHC) has been granted Critical Access Hospital accreditation in recognition of the high quality of care and 24-hour-day emergency room at its hospital in Peridot and clinic in Bylas. The Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for...

The Arizona Department of Health Services on Jan. 25 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 21,696 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and ...

The Globe Tigers came up short in a come-from-behind effort against the Payson Longhorns on the road, falling 82-69. “We started the first quarter pretty good but things just got away from us,” said Globe head coach Freddy Rios. “We lost our concentration, the game got away from us and the guys just had to get back into it.”

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Editor’s Note: The names published in the Arrest Reports are public record and include those people who have been cited, arrested and booked. This is not an indication of guilt, as all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Bracy, Charles D. Jr., 41,...

Ability360 completed 128 home modification projects in 2022, valued at $1.1 million, the highest total in the last six years, and is taking applications for similar work for 2023. The Ability360 home modification program for individuals in Pinal and Gila counties and sections of rural Maricopa County includes installation of...

The Queen Valley Fire Auxiliary is hosting its 33rd charity golf tournament on Saturday, March 11, at the Queen Valley Golf Course, 600 N. Fairway Drive. "All proceeds from the tournament ...

GILA COUNTY – What does it take to end homelessness in our community? A shared vision, housing solutions, and reimagined systems. In other words, it takes all of us. That is according to Continuum of Care Coordinator Allison Torres, with the Gila County Community Services Department. Our County is...

Mr. Ed Mendoza was awarded the VFW Teacher of the Year by Anthony Hernandez, Globe VFW Commander and Globe School Board Member, during the January 18 Governing Board meeting. Mr. Mendoza is a math teacher and athletic director at High Desert Middle School. H e has taught in Globe Schools for 10 years.

The San Carlos Lady Braves continued their dominant start to the season with a 65-45 win over Miami last week in front of a pro-San Carlos crowd on the road. “There were a lot of people from San Carlos that came to support the kids; we knew we were due for a good game,” said San Carlos head coach Alvin Antonio. “We knew we needed a good start and flow through the game.”

The HeART of Tai Chi is a grant-funded program from Advancing Health Equity, Addressing Disparities (AHEAD AZ) as part of the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health program funded through the AZ Department of Health Services (ADHS)-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Friends of the Miami Memorial Library and Library Manager Sue Pontel applied for the grant. It is also supported with help from the United Fund of Globe-Miami, in the form of a programming assistant.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for much of northern and central Arizona until late Tuesday night. This includes portions of the Kaibab Plateau, Mogollon Rim, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County mountains, the White Mountains and northern Gila County. The National Weather Service says at least two feet of snow...

Atop one of Globe’s hills, renovated water tanks gleam with a fresh coat of paint; down below, along Pinal Creek, work has started on a long-needed bridge. Those projects – the new Upper Pinal Creek Bridge (aka Connie’s Bridge) and the Hagen water tanks renovation - are only part of the legacy of City Engineer Jerry Barnes, who retired last week after almost nine years with the City.

This spring, over the third weekend in April, the Miami Loco Arts Festival will return to Miami, Arizona for the 11th time. The event is a project of the Miami Arts Commission (MAC), a non-profit that works to support the arts and local communities. The Miami Loco Arts Festival is...

The High Desert 8th grade girls basketball team was overwhelmed on the road against San Carlos Junior High last week. After the team fell behind 6-0, K. Jackson scored on a layup with 3:28 in the opening quarter, but by the time A. Stevens nailed her free throw, the Lady Tigers trailed 10-3.

While conditions are likely to remain mild during the day, evening lows could create freeze warnings over the next week. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Dry conditions and colder than normal temperatures are expected across the region through the majority of the period. The next weather system will arrive early Friday morning, bringing a chance of light showers to high terrain areas and breezy conditions near the Colorado River Valley. Meanwhile, persistent runoff in larger washes and creeks across Gila county will continue causing minor flooding in localized rural areas through the end of the week. Heading into the weekend through early next week, freezing temperatures are expected during the early morning hours across several of the lower desert communities.

By an Administrative Order, Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinel approved a proposal authored by Gila County Superior Court Judges Timothy Wright and Bryan Chambers that would effectively divide Gila County’s jury pool so that Northern Gila County residents no longer have to travel to Globe for jury duty and residents of Southern Gila County no longer have to travel to Payson for jury duty.