Arizona Silver Belt

02/05/2025

UPDATE: The closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami has been extended until Friday to safely remove unstable rock following blasting on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

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02/04/2025

*US 60 between Superior and Miami to be closed until Friday to safely remove unstable rock following blasting*

Plan for an extended closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami as ADOT works to safely remove unstable rock that was exposed during blasting operations on Tuesday.

While the highway had been scheduled to reopen at 2 p.m. Tuesday, ADOT crews estimate a multi-day operation is required to remove rock before the highway can safely be reopened to the traveling public. ADOT’s initial estimates are that the work will continue into Friday.

The blasting operations are part of a project to replace the Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges on US 60 east of Superior.

Until the highway can be reopened, a detour will remain in place on state routes 77 and 177 through Winkelman. The roughly 68-mile detour between Superior and Globe takes about an hour and includes a 10 percent grade.

US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road, near milepost 231, will remain open for local traffic only.

For more information on this project and to sign up for email alerts, please visit azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject.

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the az511 app or by calling 511.

01/31/2025

Janice Darlene Kidd, age 67, was born April 24, 1957, in Lindsay, California. She passed away at her home in Miami, AZ on Sunday, January 26th, 2025.
Jan moved to Arizona in 1963 and attended schools in Miami AZ. She met the love of her life, Tom, when she was 15 years old and they got married on December 28, 1974. Together, they lived in Glendale, AZ while Tom was in the service at Luke Airforce Base. They had their first daughter, Valerie, on March 30th, 1979, before moving back to Miami AZ to be close to family. Their second daughter, Stephanie, was born December 10th, 1984.

Jan was a stay-at-home mom who was highly involved in her children's lives, often helping out in the classroom, participating in girl scouts, or taking them to dance classes, recitals, and competitions. When her daughters were older, she spent a few years working at Cobre Valley Community Hospital as a housekeeper, then as a cook.

Jan enjoyed many hobbies, including reading, doing puzzles, and watching movies. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She was extremely proud of her daughters and grandchildren. She also recently celebrated her 50th Wedding Anniversary to her long-time love and best friend last month.

She is survived by her husband Thomas Kidd, her two daughters, Valerie (John) Carpenter, Stephanie (Russell) Salcido, her five grandchildren, Deianeir (Tristan) Smith, Camille (Damien) Golden, Gavin Kidd, Olivia Salcido, Elliott Salcido, her mother, Robbie Everett, her three brothers, James W. Everett Jr., John Everett, Tim (Sara) Everett.

She was preceded in death by her father, James W. Everett.

Memorial service to be officiated by Minister Robin Verdugo on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at 2pm at the Church of Christ in Miami.

01/22/2025

US 60 reopens between Superior, Miami (Jan. 21)
Earlier full closure had been extended following blasting operations

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that US 60 has reopened between Superior and Miami after scheduled rock blasting operations in a work zone required more time than expected to remove large boulders and debris from the roadway.

While the highway had been scheduled to reopen at 2 p.m., crews completed removing debris and reopened the roadway at 6 p.m.

The blasting is part of the ongoing US 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project.

When US 60 is closed for blasting operations, traffic is detoured on state routes 77 and 177 through Winkelman. The roughly 68-mile detour between Superior and Globe takes about an hour and includes a 10 percent grade.

01/21/2025

Full closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami extended due to blasting delay (Jan. 21)
No estimated reopening time set as crews work to reopen highway

US 60 detour map
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that today’s planned closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami has been extended due to delays with rock blasting operations.

While crews are working to clear rocks from the work zone and reopen the roadway, there is no estimated time to reopen US 60.

The highway had been scheduled to reopen at 2 p.m. following rock blasting related to the US 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project.

Until the highway can be reopened, a detour will remain in place on state routes 77 and 177 through Winkelman. The roughly 68-mile detour between Superior and Globe takes about an hour and includes a 10 percent grade.

US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road, near milepost 231, will remain open for local traffic only.

01/21/2025

Hwy 60 road closures - January 21, 22 & 23.

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🚧 US 60 CLOSURE SUPERIOR AREA 🚧

US 60 will be closed in both directions from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Wednesday, Jan. 22, and Thursday, Jan. 23. This is for blasting operations related to the Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges replacement project.

In addition, the following restrictions will be in place:
◆ A lane shift is in place on US 60 at milepost 228 east of the Queen Creek Bridge.
Speed is reduced to 35 mph in this location.
◆ US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road (mileposts 231-243) will remain open for local traffic only.

EASTBOUND DETOUR: Use southbound State Route 177 through Winkelman to northbound SR 77.
WESTBOUND DETOUR: Use southbound SR 77 through Winkelman to northbound SR 177.

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01/18/2025

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01/17/2025

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Today’s Throwback Thursday takes us around the Globe. Literally. To that small city off US 60 known as Globe, Arizona.

The year in this photo is 1973. And believe it or not, it was found undated in our archives. However, we extrapolated the year based on that movie theatre marquee on the left side of the picture.

“Westworld,” starring Yul Brenner debuted in theatres nationwide during the summer of 1973. And unlike the hit HBO series based on it, the film was only a modest success at the box office. Off a budget of $1.2 million, “Westworld” raked in $10 million.

Also in this photo, we see the Woolworth Building. It was built in 1910 as the Sultan Brothers General Merchandise building. The F. W. Woolworth Company took over in 1916 and it was the very last Woolworth store to close west of the Mississippi River in 1997. And just behind it, if you’ve lived in Arizona long enough, you’ll spot the iconic sign of the Valley National Bank.

Just a few years after this photo was taken, the City of Globe celebrated its centennial. It was founded around 1875 and incorporated in 1907. Like many cities and towns dotted along the Arizona map, Globe was founded as a mining camp. In fact, mining is still a huge factor of Globe’s economy today.

01/17/2025

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01/16/2025

Watermain Replacement Project begins Jan. 20 in Central Heights

Beginning Monday, Jan. 20, a contractor will be replacing watermain for Arizona Water Company in Central Heights on all the streets listed below:

• Randall Road from Short Avenue to Apache Avenue.

• Alleyway from Short Avenue to Central Drive—also crossing Apache Avenue, Glendale Avenue and McKinney Avenue.

• South Apache Avenue from Main Street to Hill Street—also crossing alleyway and Braley Street.

• Braley Street from South Apache Avenue to Central Drive—also crossing Glendale Avenue and McKinney Avenue.

• McKinney Avenue from Monroe Street to Medoza Street.

There will be minor traffic interruptions, but no overnight street closures.

If residents in this area have any questions or comments, they can call 928-402-4381 or e-mail [email protected]

01/16/2025

12/05/2024

make sure you come out to Judys cook house on Sat December 7th form 5-8 and help with the Cheer Program for the kids this holiday season.

12/05/2024

Carole Lee McIntyre passed away at her home in Globe, Arizona, on November 20, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on September 6, 1941, in Mason town, Pennsylvania, to parents, James and Anna Benford. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Arthur McIntyre,Sr. And two granddaughters, Cicely and Sheridan.

Carole is survived by her children, Melinda McIntyre of Meadville, Pennsylvania; Arthur (Buddy) McIntyre, Jr. of Redrock, Arizona; Michelle (John) Powell of Globe, Arizona; and Eric McIntyre of Globe, Arizona. She is also survived by her treasured six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brother, Jimmy Ben, Ford of Masontown, Pennsylvania, and sister-in-law, Elaine (Larry) Burns of Globe, Arizona; and many other family members and friends.

Carole and Art moved to their family to Globe Arizona in 1976. She found her passion for teaching at Tuffy Tiger Daycare Center, where she worked for 26 years, retiring as the Director of the center. It was a joy for her to see her “Tuffy Kids,” as she called them, in local paper as graduates of high school. Carole was known for her crafting and ceramics, always volunteering for crafts at her church and vacation Bible School. She and Art could always be found at the local craft fairs held in the community.

She was a caring and supportive mom through all her children’s adventures, being a Den Leader for Cub Scouts, a team mom for Tee Ball, and a GHS band booster member, always putting her family’s needs first. Carole will be truly missed by all who knew her and experienced her love. The family would like to thank her caretakers and new friends, Jessica and Sofia, for the wonderful compassion and care they gave their mother in the last part of her life, and her hospice friends, Jill and Kylie. What a blessing all these ladies are.

“My mind still talks to you and my heart still looks for you, but my soul knows you are at peace.”

A memorial service is scheduled for December 7, 2024 at 12 PM at Central Heights Baptist Church, located at 5468 S Apache, Globe, AZ 85501.

In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the central Heights Baptist Church located at 5773 S Apache, Globe, AZ 85501.

11/20/2024

Come out and support the loners in their 44th toy run. and support the kids in our area .