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27/06/2024

27/06/2024

As of 1 p.m. today, the closure order for overnight camping at Bermuda Flat Shoreline Area has been rescinded. However, please be aware there is limited shoreline for camping, so visitors are advised to make alternate plans if space is not available. Enjoy!

📷 Campers utilizing the shoreline at Bermuda Flat Recreation Area, June 2022.

26/06/2024

26/06/2024

Meet the OTHER Salt River Bridge, the one that's carried State Route 288 traffic in Gila County since 1920.

This was one of the earliest bridges built after Arizona became a state. In 1918, the Bureau of Public Roads (a predecessor of the Federal Highway Administration) began scouting locations for a new road in the Tonto and Crook National Forest. The earth road would intersect with the Apache Trail near Roosevelt, and then 44 miles north to the town of Young. One of the new road's major components was a bridge over the Salt River, near the head of Roosevelt Lake. The design was completed in 1919 and the structure was up by the end of 1920.

The bridge features a long-span steel truss, know as a Parker truss, with footings set directly into the solid-rock shoreline, as well as a concrete deck flanked by steel pipe guardrails.

Although it's considered a remote crossing, the SR 288 Salt River Bridge is important in Arizona bridge history for three reasons:

1. It's the earliest documented example of a bridge constructed by the Bureau of Public Roads in Arizona;
2. It is the earliest and longest through-truss bridge still in its original location;
3. It's only one of four Parker trusses found in ADOT's statewide bridge inventory.

25/06/2024

Here's an interesting trek on a cool morning. "Stairizona"

Have you discovered the Stairizona Trail, Globe-Miami’s newest recreation resource? Recently, Globe residents and visitors have temporarily lost access to trails in the national forest and the Old Dominion Historic Mining Park. To compensate, volunteers with the local public art initiative I Art G...

25/06/2024

Headed back down to Globe/Miami today to place more campaign signs. Holler if you'd like one.

25/06/2024

Another day, another round of showers and storms expected. Just like the past few days, activity will be widely scattered, so not everyone will get rain. Stronger storms will bring the threat of flash flooding, gusty winds, and hail.

25/06/2024

Update:

Location: West of State Route 87 near mm213 and south of Forest Road 1333
Size: 28 acres
Containment: 100%
Cause: Lightning

Firefighters and aviation resources worked through the day holding the fire west of Forest Road 1333 until heavy rain fell across the fire area!

The fire has been put in a patrol status.
# AZFire

Photo by Cole Wallace, Helicopter Manager for the Type 1 Skycrane pulling water from a local pond.

21/06/2024

21/06/2024

Please join the Gila County Board of Supervisors, along with local, state and federal officials, for a ribbon-cutting Saturday, June 22, celebrating the opening of the new Tonto Creek Bridge starting at 10 a.m.
𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐧-𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟗 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐆𝐀 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐭 𝟖 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐩 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲.
The ceremony includes remarks from guest speakers and an opportunity to walk across the bridge to experience this accomplishment firsthand.
Shaded seating and water will be available at the ribbon cutting ceremony; bring your own cash for a variety of breakfast and lunch options from food trucks including Gila Hogs BBQ; Bento Guy; Copp’s Brick House Tacos & Taters and Taqueria La Familia.
For more info, visit the Gila County website at
https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/news_detail_T5_R705.php

21/06/2024

A reminder about road closures related to the funeral services for Engineer Henry Jandayan tomorrow morning. In support of the procession, there will be road closures on Main Street, Highway 87 from Main Street to Highway 260, and on Longhorn Road Friday, June 21st, in the 9 o'clock hour. Again, we ask for your patience and understanding, and encourage you to use alternate routes during that time.

19/06/2024

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions go into effect today.

Phoenix, AZ (6/19/24) – Lingering hot weather and a lack of moisture coupled with fire behavior intensity warrants the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to increase fire restrictions across northern and northeastern Arizona. Starting Friday, June 21, at 8 am, Stage 2 fire restrict...

19/06/2024

Take a hike around the newly renamed Stanley M. Gibson Round Mountain Park! The City of Globe has renamed the previous Round Mountain Hiking Trail in honor of one of our community member's "unwavering dedication and service"! Soak in the views, get some fresh air in your lungs and

18/06/2024

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/18/bridge-tonto-basin-opens-saves-people-trying-cross-flooded-creek/

The bridge over the Tonto Basin is now officially open.

17/06/2024

Are you ready? Let's stir up some excitement! Bring some real hype to your day! But what could it possibly be, you say? Well, were are going to get a little taste of Monsoon 2024, this week! Rejoice!

15/06/2024

UPDATE: The gates at Water Users Day-Use Area are now open. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has completed transporting stranded paddlers ashore.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: The public is urged to avoid Water Users Day-Use Area while Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office assists recreational users that have been stranded at the south side of Pebble Beach in an area called “Pirates Island”. Entering the Lower Salt River east of Pebble Beach is not advised on the Lower Salt River due to swift currents and high water. The gates at Water Users Day-Use Area are closed while MCSO assists with transporting these stranded recreational users ashore.

15/06/2024

The Payson Fire Department is sad to announce the Line of Duty Death of Engineer Henry Jandayan. Engineer Jandayan passed away on June 3rd, 2024. He unexpectedly passed at his home.

Henry worked for 26 years as an Engineer for the Payson Fire Department. He has worked for the Christopher Kohls and Pine/Strawberry Fire Districts for the previous two years.

Memorial Services will be open to the public and held at the PHS auditorium on June 21 at 10:00 am.

14/06/2024

Monsoon, on the horizon!

CPC 6-10 Day Outlook has SE AZ a lean to above normal rain. Long range ensemble models shows moisture moving into the region later next week. Promising signs!

Plus, it will be hot and hot!

Stay tune for the Monsoon!

14/06/2024

SR 88 Night Closure Update from June 11 to June 22. Please review the flyer below.

14/06/2024

Danial is a vibrant full of life 6 year old who loves building Legos, playing with his cars, biking and going on adventures with his little brother and his family. In May of this year, after falling off his bike his parents noticed he was having difficulty using one side of his body and rushed him t...

14/06/2024

14/06/2024

14/06/2024

Dangerous fire conditions will spread across most of Arizona this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

14/06/2024

I'll be live on air at KIKO Radio (1340am) in Globe this morning 9:40-10:00, talking about my campaign for Gila County District 2 Supervisor. Great to be on the air at a station that has been an icon in southern Gila County for many decades.

13/06/2024

“Globe, Arizona was founded as a mining town in 1876. Before its current incorporation in 1907, the city was incorporated twice prior. The name Globe is said to have come from a globe shaped nugget of pure silver found nearby. Although silver started the population boom, copper proved more abundant and led to the growth of the community. Due to its attractive location for distribution of mining products and ample supply of water, infrastructure and commerce were added to support mining activities. But mining came to a halt in the Globe District proper when the Old Dominion Mine flooded in the 1920’s, evolving the city into support businesses for the mines and the major housing center in Cobre Valley.

Today, the economic base remains mining and ranching, with more than 20 percent of the employment in Globe and Miami being related to mining and the production of copper.

Globe is located in the heart of Arizona. Whether you’re looking for the romance of Territorial history, Native American culture, small town friendly folks or limitless outdoor recreation, it all comes together here. Whatever it is that calls to you, it can be found in Globe-Miami.

With wonderful downtown buildings still intact, and historic cottages and homes perched on the hillsides, visitors can truly feel what life was like 100 years ago while still enjoying modern day amenities.”



Source: Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce
� : Christie Seppala