'24-'25 Annual Community Guide to Globe-Miami

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Welcome to the Annual Community Guide to Globe-Miami! Dive into what it means to live, work, and play in our vibrant community. Discover the people, businesses, and industries that make Globe-Miami a wonderful place to call home.

This guide highlights over 100 local businesses and industrial enterprises that

tour groups. You’ll find it in hotels, shops, offices, and venues throughout the region. Accessible both in print and digital formats, the guide is available 24/7, all year round.

Whether you’re exploring Globe-Miami for the first time or sharing it with family, friends, clients, potential hires, or investors, this guide is your gateway to understanding our community. Globe-Miami offers opportunities for jobs, investments, lifestyle changes, and community connections.

Welcome to Globe-Miami! Whether you’re here for the vibe, a vocation, a vacation, or an investment, we’re thrilled to share our story with you.

Linda Gross, Publisher

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The Remnant, Resilience, and Resurgence of Miami, AZ

Sometimes what is left behind tells an amazing story of what once was and what will be again.

Surrounded by open pits, leach pads, heavy equipment, head frames and mine shafts, Miami is one of the largest copper producers in the world, bringing light, connectivity, and futuristic technology to our planet and beyond.

Miami is sitting on the remains, a remnant, of a community that was once thriving and filled with influential people from all over the state, anticipating being recreated into a new life. Still embracing and honoring the rich history of mining and the mining of today, Miami is making its way back to innovative and uniquely different prosperity for the future. We invite you all to be part of the journey.

Emergency Preparedness, Community Well-Being, and Economic Development are three pillars of significance to Miami’s resurgence. Our Town Council, Staff, community-state-federal partners, and resilient residents are forming a united path to Miami’s renaissance.

Flood mitigation is one of the major infrastructure projects the Town of Miami is addressing. Through the work with FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers, water control to the west will be achieved to protect businesses and other personal property in the flats of Miami. Police and fire protection are also very high priorities and opportunities are being investigated and pursued.

With the help of great partners, improvements in the health of Miami residents will begin to take place with much needed renovations and additional amenities that have come about in 2024. The addition of new playground equipment and a sand volleyball court at Veteran’s Park, the complete renovation of the Hostetler Swimming Pool, and the new frisbee golf course located on the front lawn of Bullion Plaza have directly affected the quality of life for the citizens of Miami.

Plans scheduled for 2024-2025 include a study of a trail system connecting the Miami Unified School District to its community and the restoration of the historic stairs. A dog park and new playground equipment will also be included in the renovation of Vandal Park.

Along with Emergency Preparedness, and Community Well-Being, Economic Development is one of the major keys to

EVELYN VARGAS

“Miami – Lighting the world and connecting the planet with the copper we produce.”

the future success of Miami. Not relying on one industry, Miami is developing into an exceptionally diverse community of manufacturers, makers, industry, shops, antiques, art, history, great food, and a wonderful place to explore. It’s about creating a sustainable economy that will weather through all types of challenges by appealing to many types of markets.

A significant part of economic growth is community events that draw people to our community. Second Saturdays, the Miami Car Show, the Miami Fiesta, Small Town Christmas, the Wings of Hope Car Show n’ Shine, the 4th of July Celebration, and Music in the Park are a few of the many events that are drawing people to our town. As more people visit, the more the charm and historic mining aura envelope them and entice them to Miami.

Business development will be a constant focus. Miami wants investors who will bring life to our commercial area with their unique flares of shops and eateries. Miami is striving to bring in investors who have the vision of preserving and maintaining mining history and the historic homes and buildings that are currently left in the communit. Who will bring distinctive art, services, makers, and shops sought by tourists visiting our area? Examples are The Lyric, The Wilton, Meading of the Minds, Miami Flats, Sweet Memories, My Mom’s House Dzynes, Lemonade’s Antiques, The Quilt Shop, Miami Rose

Antiques, C and C’s Auction House, Stewart’s Antique Nook, Gallery by Gwen’s, Burger House, Dick’s Chicken, Guayo’s El Rey, Pin Drop, LEI, NEO TAT and so many more.

Code enforcement is also a top priority for Miami. With the newly appointed Code Enforcer, clean-up efforts will be underway in all areas of the community. Investors, relocators, and the current community population will see the potential and possibilities which will help launch more housing development, business opportunities, and investments.

Miami is full of treasures, both past and present. The Keystone Stairs, the Luten Arched Bridges, Bullion Plaza Cultural Museum, the Memorial Library, the MHS Sports Hall of Fame, the “M Trail,” art, antiques, unique manufacturing, innovation, invention, and makers all tell the story of our past and our future pages yet to be written.

We welcome you and your family to eat, shop, explore, and relax in Miami, Arizona. This historic mining community has experienced huge success and a severe downturn, but through its strength and resilience, Miami is making a resurgence.

Sincerely, Alexis Rivera, Town Manager Evelyn Vargas, Economic Development Director Town of Miami

ALEXIS RIVERA

Partnerships and Progress

“Poppies and Haul Truck – If it can’t be grown, it must be mined”

The mural on the west wall of the Farm Bureau Financial Services building at 520 Live Oak Street in Miami is a must-see.

This mural tells a story—a story of copper history and future. It is a story of Miami and all the other copper corridor mining communities that work in harmony with our precious environment because the world needs copper, and the world needs flowers, too.

Thank you to mine representatives for attending the dedication:

• Bryce Mares – Freeport McMoRan

• Ana Vargas-Tarango –Resolution Copper

• Kathy Binegar – Carlota Copper

• Jaime Ramsey – Capstone, Pinto Valley

• BHP – Aimee Mundy-Ellison

• ASARCO – Francisca Canisales

Thank you to the following for making this mural possible:

• Regina Ortega-Leonardi and Thea Wilshire of “Love Where You Live”

• Eli Webb – Artist of the original watercolor painting

• Jason Begay of “Prime After Prime” – Muralist

• Aimee Mundy-Ellison – Owner – Farm Bureau Building

• Lob Instagon – Miami Art Commission

• Rural Arts Foundation and the Arizona Community Foundation for funding the art contest.

• Town of Miami – Equipment, manpower, Host of mural dedication

Veterans Park, also known as Miami Memorial Park, is dedicated in memory of “Those who gave their lives for their country and to honor the memory of all of the veterans who have served in the armed forces of this great nation, in war and in peace. They have placed themselves in harm’s way to serve a cause greater than themselves. Ensuring that the freedom we hold dear, and the values we all share shall prevail.”

The park also serves as a community gathering space for many community events, birthday parties, and other types of celebrations. Recently, the park’s playground equipment was replaced, a sand volleyball court was installed, and artificial turf was installed thanks to a grant from Capstone Copper, Pinto Valley Operations, and the Town of Miami. We are grateful for the partnership to bring amenities that all can enjoy.

Since the late 50’s, the Hostetler Swimming Pool has been a central point in the summer for the youth and adults of Miami. After many years of patches and repairs, the Hostetler Pool shut down in 2020. Aqua Vida Pool Contractors work specifically on rural pools and were hired to renovate and repair the pool. Under the direction of Thomas Lopez, the pool was repaired up to standard specifications with all of the plumbing, pumps, returns, and gutter systems replaced. Thomas also pitched in his own resources to bring the pool back to life.

Funding sources were from Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, an anonymous donor, Cobre Valley Regional Aquatic Center/Hearts of Miami Engaged (HOME), and the Town of Miami. This pool has truly been a gift for our community and the Town of Miami is grateful to all involved.

Thomas Lopez at the pool.

Annual Events Calendar

All day. Each month. Poetry. Live Music. Food. Shopping. Hosted by Miami Arts Commission. Held on Sullivan Street.

MARCH

Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Town of Miami and Chamber

Held at the Cobre Valley Recreation Center & Golf Course, this event attracts a huge showing of golfers from business and industry for a good cause.

APRIL

Annual Wings of Hope Show and Shine Car Show is a fundraiser and familyfriendly event that provides scholarships and raises awareness about suicide.

MAY–AUGUST

Music in the Park Residents enjoy live bands in the park May-August. Bring your lawn chairs & dancing shoes! Hosted by Miami Genesis. Held at Veterans Park

JULY

4th of July Parade

Small town celebration of our nation’s founding.

SEPTEMBER

Miami Fiesta

Celebrating our rich Mexican culture and its contribution to our community. Hosted by Miami Genesis. Held on the grounds of Bullion Plaza Park.

OCTOBER

Annual Town of Miami Car Show

This popular event attracts car enthusiasts from the Valley and around Globe-Miami. Hosted by the Town. Held on Sullivan Street.

Halloween at the Park

Trick or Treating, Spooky Fun and more. Hosted by Miami Genesis. Held at Veterans Park.

DECEMBER

Small Town Christmas Bringing Santa and Christmas cheer for a day of holiday events, food, vendors and Hosted by Miami Genesis. Held on Sullivan Street.

Miami Town Staff

COMMUNITY WELL-BEING

The Miami Memorial Library , located at 282 S. Adonis Avenue, was originally the second gymnasium of Miami High School (the first gym was located in the original MHS above the library).

After some renovation, the Miami Memorial Library opened in the early 70s. It has been continuously serving the community by promoting early childhood reading, research archives, computer resources, an Arizona Room, meeting rooms, a large children’s area, and even hosting the “MHS Sports Hall of Fame.” The Miami Memorial Library is very active in providing exercise, music, Yoga, Tai Chi, story time, and reading programs throughout the year. For more information, call 928-473-2621.

Council Meetings

2nd and 4th Monday, 6:30pm

CONTACT INFORMATION:

500 West Sullivan Street, Miami, AZ 85539

Phone: (928) 473-4403 | Fax: (928) 473-3003

Hours of Operation: 8am-5pm, M-F

The Copper Mountain Transit has been operating by the Town of Miami for nearly 37 years. Servicing the Globe, Miami, and Gila County areas, bus routes run from the Senior Center in Miami to the west to Alhambra Mobile Home Park to the east. There are many stops in-between for the convenience of passengers needing vehicle transportation to shop, bank, receive medical attention, or visit a friend. Two continuous bus routes, with deviation, maintain a scheduled route with designated pick-up points and drop-off points. Also, Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb service provided when a passenger needs to go to and from specific locations at specific times.

• The Copper Mountain Transit service runs from 6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday – Friday

• The Dial-A-Ride service runs from 6:30am – 3:00pm, Monday – Friday

For more information call 928-473-8222 or visit www.MiamiAz.gov/transit/transit-information

Located at 506 Live Oak Street in Miami, AZ, the Alicia Garcia Miami Senior Center is open to anyone 50 years or older. The Senior Center provides many different activities that encourage social engagement, physical movement, creativity, entertainment, education, and fun. The Miami Senior Center provides lunch for a donation of $2.00 for those over the age of 60 and $4.00 if 59 and under. “Meals on Wheels” (meals for the homebound) is another service that operates from the Senior Center in Miami.

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am to 2:00pm

For more information call: 928-473-4190 or visit www.MiamiAz.gov/community-services/senior-center

As a lifelong resident of the Globe-Miami community, I have been proud to serve as the Mayor of Globe for the past eight years, and look forward to the next four years.

The Globe-Miami area is filled with wonderful, caring people who don’t hesitate to help their neighbors during challenging times and celebrate together during the good times.

Sitting in the heart of Arizona at the foot of the Pinal Mountains, our rural community enjoys cooler weather and our location offers residents and visitors alike access to a wide range of outdoor activities, while our Historic Downtown features some of the finest cuisine in the State.

During my time as Mayor, I have been honored to serve alongside a forward-thinking, progressive City Council that shares a common vision of an economically viable community attractive to visitors seeking adventure or potential residents looking for a home away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

With an attitude of Globe Forward, we are aggressively moving towards our goals as we work to provide improved services and quality of life for all citizens of Globe.

Our vision for the future has remained consistent throughout the past half-decade with the creation of our Community and Economic Development Department in 2018, and our investment into infrastructure will serve this community now and for future generations.

In creating partnerships with government agencies, private entities and citizens groups interested in making Globe a more attractive and business friendly community, we have enhanced traditional sources of funding with grants and sweat equity from our citizens.

Thanks to the work and commitment of our staff, we have pursued many sustainable projects that are now coming to fruition.

In order to finance future growth we have received grants from several state agencies to rebuild bridges and improve public spaces, and we also plan to build a new centrally located fire department facility to replace

our 100-plus year-old fire station.

Additionally, City Council recently went to Washington DC to lobby for even more funds for other vital projects, such as replacing near century-old sidewalks and creating safe and user-friendly recreational opportunities.

The values of hard work and commitment that our community has learned from its heritage of mining and ranching are serving us well as we build a city for the future. All of the projects we’ve implemented in recent years reflect the goals of our Council in accordance with our Strategic Action Plan.

Despite the difficulties we’ve encountered due to the COVID pandemic and a series of natural disasters, we have not wavered in our economic development efforts, tourism, and marketing.

We recently completed a $5 million overhaul of our community pool and extended city sewer services to our community center and are on track to create an all-inclusive and family friendly meeting place for all to enjoy.

Other visible signs of progress are popping up around town as well. We have actively invested in our City parks—Globe now has more parks per-capita than any other city in Arizona—and a key development at the entrance to our historic downtown is underway.

The Hill Street School Housing development is a $22 million facility that will offer 64 affordable units to our seniors and make the southern entrance to downtown more inviting. We are also exploring building opportunities on the northeast side of town in an effort to create more housing to attract professionals who may commute from the Valley to staff our schools, medical facilities and businesses.

In addition to our work on infrastructure, we have not forgotten how to have fun. Along with our many festivals, events and parades, we have invested in keystone community events such as First Friday, which brings thousands of people to downtown Globe to enjoy food, fun and our friendly local businesses.

Our efforts to address quality of life, housing and infrastructure have made many positive strides by partnering with stakeholders, investors and developers to bring ‘Globe Forward’ to the future.

Born and raised in Miami, and now a Globe resident, I would like to personally invite you to visit and enjoy all that Globe-Miami has to offer.

Mayor Al Gameros

– FROM THE DESK OF MAYOR AL GAMEROS –

GLOBE FORWARD

Signs of progress all around, and the work it takes to get it done

The City of Globe is continuing its progressive momentum, paving the way forward with a Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget that adds new dimensions to create a more diverse economy and improved quality of life for residents.

“Globe Forward” has become more than just a tagline. Through the creation of the Economic and Community Development Department (ECDD) in 2018, the City is poised to make even greater gains in the coming year.

“One of the things that the City of Globe has done very well is positioning ourselves so that when the opportunities arrive, we’re ready to handle them,” City Manager Paul Jepson says.

The $66 million budget includes funding for municipal improvements from parks and sidewalks to technology upgrades that will help modernize the City’s operations.

Through a reorganization in the Public Works Department, the City of Globe is aggressively pursuing infrastructure improvements that will improve the quality of life for residents, but also pave the way for future development to enhance robust economic growth.

In order to do the necessary work, the City is augmenting tax revenues with potential outside funding sources such as Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), the US Department of Agriculture; the Army Corps of Engineers, Congressional direct spending; development cost recovery and impact fees, various grant programs, and

the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Key areas of focus for future projects include citywide improvements from sewer and waterline repair and replacement, to cemetery expansion, to building upgrades for the Old Courthouse and CVS buildings in historic downtown Globe.

Other infrastructure projects are intended to lay the foundation for the Northeast Corridor, one of the most critical development sectors in Globe’s sphere of influence. The region extends to the Gila County Fairgrounds along State Highway 60, and is one of the primary developable tracts in a City that is “landlocked” due to geography and surrounding public, private and reservation lands that cannot be developed.

While Northeast Corridor waterline replacement is currently underway, the new budget identifies necessary steps for future development.

Waterline replacement, sewer line extensions and annexation to expand the city’s sphere of influence are directly tied to preparation for future development. Through a General Plan update and a citywide water and sewer master plan, the City is poised to capture additional funding opportunities to help ensure it meets short and long term goals.

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DENTAL CARE

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“All the connections we’ve made with the state and federal government to provide sources of revenue to be able to do these complex projects is just one of the things that’s really put our actions into overdrive,” says Globe Councilman Freddy Rios. “Finding those external dollars and living up to the promises we make when we bring those dollars in is vital to the progress we are making.”

The City’s current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes sidewalk improvements on Broad Street and the Hill Street corridor as well as new construction along Jesse Hayes Road from the new Connie’s Bridge to the revitalized Community Center Complex. Cottonwood Bridge at the southeast corner of Downtown Globe is also undergoing a complete makeover. Future CIPs include the replacement of Yuma Bridge, more sidewalk repair as well as road paving throughout the City and equipment replacement to help maintain public assets. But improvements are not limited to streets, sewers and sidewalks.

Parks and recreation play a crucial role in Globe’s quality of life both now and in the future, so there is plenty of investment in the works to expand on a number of projects either finished or nearing completion.

After improving most of the parks in the City over the past few years, including Veteran’s Park at City Hall and the total rehabilitation of the Community Center pool, there is much more to come. The City intends to install new outdoor exercise equipm ent with improved access to Globe’s nine parks, and the plan is well underway to install water bottle filling stations throughout the City.

The new visions for the Community Center Complex received a big boost last year with the completion of the aquatic center, and the City has big plans to create a recreational centerpiece and crown jewel for a revitalized Parks and Recreation Department.

The Complex, located off South Jesse Hayes Road, sits on about 34 acres of land and is home to numerous baseball and softball fields, as well as playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, a skate park, shuffleboard area, and many picnic and barbecue areas.

The property includes Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum, a living museum created around ruins left behind by the Salado people, who thrived in the region for two centuries before disappearing in the 1400s.

Besh Ba Gowah park contains botanical gardens and picnic areas as well as a museum gift shop that offers an assortment of specialty items and local art. Approximately 12,000 visitors enjoy the museum annually and with increased traffic brought by the pool and the overall improvement of the grounds, that number is expected to rise in the future.

“There’s been a lot of improvements big and small,” says Besh Ba Gowah Manager Leana McGill. “It was great before but we’ve done a lot of work over the years. I think a lot of people, especially local people, don’t realize what a hidden gem we have where in Globe, that it’s just a really special experience.”

The City is currently in process of rebuilding and preserving the recreated pueblos on site through two grants received from Freeport-McMoRan Community Investment Funds, and are seeking additional grants for the displays of the interior exhibits at the Museum that McGill hopes to get underway soon.

“In rural Arizona, we may not have the resources our larger neighbors in the Valley have access to, so we are creative and resourceful out of necessity...”

The Community Center Complex, the sidewalk project on Jesse Hayes and the replacement of Connie’s Bridge are pieces of a larger vision that will create a year-round community space offering a wide variety of recreational options and opportunities for the City to expand services beyond historic Downtown Globe.

There are also projects in the works to improve the skate park, the Globe Library and Active Adult Center, including improvements on the ground as well as IT and transportation enhancements to both facilities.

The City also has plans to enhance public safety in the community, providing new equipment and facilities for police and fire.

In addition to firefighter safety equipment such as fall and escape harnesses, GFD will get much-needed hose replacements and extraction tools to enhance the Department’s rescue capabilities. There will also be more modern equipment such as battery-operated tools and exhaust removal equipment to protect firefighters’ health.

Efforts to build a new $13 million fire department facility on East Ash Street and a ladder truck replacement are continuing throughout 2024-2025.

The Globe Police Department will also get new equipment as well as improvements to facilities and two new patrol vehicles.

Among the external funding the City is receiving/applying for to enhance tax revenues are the following:

• $750,000 in Federal funding for the Michelson Building;

• $225,000 for the Community Center Pool Concession Stand

• $2.2 million in Federal funding for water infrastructure improvement & expansion projects;

• $3.5 million in Federal funding for a new, state-of-the-art fire station;

• $2.2 million in Federal funding for a new ladder truck for the fire department;

• $4.5 million for downtown sidewalk improvements and to preserve Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum.

Future grant applications through the USDA, ADOT and other agences include:

• $400,000 for a planned parking area downtown;

• $9 million for additional bridge replacement; and,

• Nearly $9 million for various projects from sidewalk construction to park improvements.

“In rural Arizona, we may not have the resources our larger neighbors in the Valley have access to, so we are creative and resourceful out of necessity,” says ECDD Director Linda Oddonetto. “Thanks to the determination of our council and the hard work of staff in every city department, we’re striving to strengthen our economic base and increase the quality of life for our residents, and doing so in a fiscally responsible way.”

The Besh Ba Gowah Pueblo restoration project

The City of Globe is home to Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum, one of Arizona’s best-preserved prehistoric Native American ruins, which draws thousands of visitors each year to the city in the heart of the Copper Corridor.

In its continuing efforts to improve the quality of life for residents and the experience of visitors to the region, the City has begun the process of rehabilitating one of the main features at the site, a two-story building that is the centerpiece of the exhibit.

“It’s a very specialized restoration construction project, so it’s not simple and not low-cost,” says Besh Ba Gowah Manager Leana McGill. “The structure needs a brand new roof and not just any roof: It needs to look historically authentic, because it’s going to be a reconstruction/reproduction of the historical building.”

The work will be done with the help of a $160,000 g rant through the Freeport-McMoRan Community Investment Fund.

Located about one mile southwest of the City, Besh Ba Gowah features the remains of a large pueblo village constructed by the Salado culture that occupied the region between approximately 1225 AD and 1400 AD.

“Salado” is the term applied to the prehistoric peoples who inhabited the Globe/Miami and Tonto Basin regions during that time. Besh Ba Gowah is a term originally given by the Apache people to the early mining settlement of Globe that roughly translates to “place of metal.”

The ruins consist of a 200-room prehistoric masonry pueblo located on a ridge overlooking Pinal Creek. The architecture features multi-storied clusters of masonry rooms connected by long, narrow corridors or elongated plazas. The buildings are situated around a large communal plaza area measuring about 40 feet by 90 feet and were built using native rock from the surrounding area.

The site has played a large part in archaeologists’ understanding and definition of Salado culture and is considered a prime example of the people's way of life.

Besh Ba Gowah was initially surveyed and mapped in May 1883 by Adolph J. Bandelier, as part of the Anglo exploration of the American Southwest that took place between 1880 and 1885.

After the initial find, the site was largely abandoned until 1935, when excavation was funded through the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and overseen by a local woman named Irene Vickrey. In 1938, it became part of the Works Projects Administration, and under Vickrey’s supervision the buildings and 350 burial sites were uncovered.

But funding ran out in late 1940, and Vickrey died within a few years, creating a void in the project that left analysis of the site and a final report incomplete.

Throughout the ensuing decades, construction disturbed much of the ruins and part of it was even destroyed in the 1950s to build a trailer park, which was removed in the 1960s for development of the site.

In 1980, Globe Councilman Louie Aguirre began an effort to rally support from the community to preserve what was left of the site.

Aguirre’s efforts led to Besh Ba Gowah’s listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Now it is operated by the City of Globe as one of the crown jewels of the local park system.

The work to bring in grants for this and many other projects the City has embarked upon has increased in large part to the hiring of a grants manager in October 2022.

Grants Manager Connie Callaway is a Miami High School graduate who has traveled the world, but returned to the Globe-Miami area later on in her life. For 15 years, she wrote and managed grants as the Eastern Arizona College GEAR UP Coordinator at Globe High School.

She says that working on this grant with City staff was a terrific learning experience for her, as it provided an opportunity to get wider buy-in from the community and generate excitement for the project.

“I learned a lot about the Salado culture because you have to know your project to write a strong, convincing narrative to be competitive for grant funding,” Callaway says. “We’ve had volunteer organizations come in— including students from 4-H and Miami High School—to learn about the Salado. The students helped us collect rocks the contractor will use to restabilize and restructure the pueblos. That community support has been pivotal.”

She says that a Request for Proposal has been issued and once the work is complete the City will continue seeking grants to continue planned improvements on the site. As to the current project, Callaway credits the City’s partnership with Freeport-McMoRan as a turning point in being able to focus on Besh.

“We have developed a phased plan to restore and revitalize the ruins. Right now we are working on the twostory pueblo that is most in need of repair,” she says. “Our partnership with FMI has been vitally important to all of our efforts.”

The restoration project is just part of the improvements at Besh Ba Gowah. McGill says that, with the help of partners such as the Arizona State Museum, all of the historical records and archives have been digitized. The City of Globe’s website now has an online reservation system for activities at the Community Center.

There has also been a lot of work done on site to improve the museum and gift shop.

“We’ve totally revamped and we have a really unique gift shop here in the museum with a lot of Arizona and locally made products,” she says. “I think a lot of people, especially local people, don’t realize what’s in our own hometown and that it’s just a really special little shopping experience here.”

The work is part of a larger effort to create a vibrant Community Center Complex, which includes baseball fields, picnic areas and the pool and splashpad that recently opened for its first full summer and has brought increased traffic to the southwestern side of town.

“With the opening of the pool we are seeing a lot more traffic,” McGill says. “I think a lot of people are seeing the museum and the new playground equipment and a lot of the progress that is being made.”

The museum hosts seasonal programs, including an ethno-botanical garden, and at the start of its busy season in December, kicks off the holidays with its annual Festival of Lights event.

McGill is also working to increase cultural events with Arizona Native American Tribes and hopes to start a seedsaving program for locally native food sources.

Improvements on the site are part of a larger vision from City leaders to create a family friendly and safe space for recreation to improve quality of life and enhance future growth.

The City is also facilitating better access along South Jesse Hayes Road with a sidewalk project and the rehabilitation of Pinal Creek Bridge, known locally as Connie’s Bridge. Plans are also in the works to create additional pedestrian-friendly paved trails to connect the Complex to the surrounding neighborhoods sometime in the future.

“Tying all that in together would be awesome,” says McGill. “I don’t know when it’s going to happen, but I think we’re gaining momentum.”

The facility is located at 1324 S. Jesse Hayes Road, open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but closed Monday and Tuesday from July through September as well as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The pueblo and museum are handicap accessible and the park is pet friendly.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors 65 and over with children 12 and under admitted for free.

For information, call 928-425-0320, email beshbagowah@ globeaz.gov, or go to www.globeaz.com/visitors/besh-ba-gowah.

The City of Globe is MOVING FORWARD

As the City of Globe continues our “Globe Forward” agenda begun with the establishment of the Economic and Community Development Department in 2018, the seeds of economic development have taken root and can be seen all around town from shovel-ready infrastructure projects to new storefronts in formerly empty buildings. Through partnerships with a variety of organizations and local mining interests, we have paved the way for development that will assure Globe’s future as the economic engine of the Copper Corridor.

Working with the Arizona Office of Tourism and our partner Local First Arizona, we have updated our City’s branding to reflect our growth over the past six years and created a new marketing campaign featuring a logo reflecting the beauty of the region.

The new logo features an image of the Pinal Mountains in a desert color scheme with a “G” reflective of a familiar local landmark, and is intended to reflect “Arizona’s original hometown” for visitors attracted to the Cobre Valley.

The campaign represents a new phase in the evolution of economic development and was introduced just in time for this year’s Arizona Poppy Fest, which saw thousands of visitors from around the country coming to our community to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

In February, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) returned to Globe for their annual board meeting, giving a nod to the progress the City has made. It was the second time RCAC has returned to the site of one of its greatest success stories since we held our initial Recharge Our Community Economy (ROC) meetings in 2018.

RCAC, founded in 1978, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works with rural communities in 13 western states to provide training, technical and financial resources and advocacy so rural communities can achieve their goals and visions.

The City of Globe has taken a modest grant from RCAC and turned it into a strategic plan that has brought in millions of dollars for infrastructure upgrades and service investments.

These investments benefit the entire Globe-Miami region and contribute to a long-term vision for the future. We continue to benefit from our partnership with RCAC through grants and training for small business owners and local entrepreneurs.

We have also been able to raise the City’s profile by working with our federal lobbyist to help get the attention of politicians statewide and in Washington DC, which has given us a fast-track to external funding that benefits our citizens and all who visit the region.

In March, our City Council made a historic second-ever visit to Washington to talk face-to-face with the people and agencies that make important funding decisions. The Council’s visit allowed City leadership to further strengthen relationships with state and federal officials at the National League of Cities Congressional Conference.

We were able to meet with councils and mayors from all over the country and share our concerns, discuss issues and solutions, and talk about our rural interests. It was vital for us to not just visit with our Arizona delegates but also national figures. It was very impactful to meet with our representatives and discuss the goals of our community.

Thanks to the strategic alliances that have developed through our outreach efforts, Globe is rebuilding infrastructure and laying the groundwork for future growth and robust economic activity.

Subsequently, we have seen a new level of progress in the building and repair of streets, parks and sidewalks that have not seen significant investment in many years. That work could not be done without funding beyond what the City can collect in taxes.

Our Council’s outreach to various state and federal agencies, including the Arizona Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, have helped identify millions of dollars to help us rebuild vital bridges that connect various parts of our community, as well as the creation of a business incubator and co-workspace in downtown Globe.

We have also acquired funds to study and prepare for future development in our northeast corridor and to create sidewalks and nature paths that will increase housing opportunities, safety and quality of life for our residents now and in the future.

Our efforts have not just helped build infrastructure but have also shown real progress, filling storefronts that have been empty on Broad Street in historic Downtown Globe.

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New restaurants, clothing stores and other services are establishing footholds in the community, and we have been able to give local entrepreneurs a boost through grants and educational opportunities.

We have modernized our police and fire departments and will soon break ground on a $13 million fire station that will increase the safety of our citizens and protect the health of our firefighters.

Our centralized location on Historic Highway 60 in the heart of Arizona is the gateway to the best our state has to offer. Our long history of mining has played an important part in our development, but our future depends on the diversification of our local economy, improving infrastructure, and creating a place that grows and evolves with the times.

Globe is a city proud of its heritage in mining, ranching, and Southwestern culture but proud too of its ambition, resilience, and commitment to growth.

As we plan for our future and prepare for growth, we are always focused on a greater quality of life for our residents now and for future generations—that is what “Globe Forward” means to us here at the City of Globe.

We invite you to reach out to the Economic & Community Development Department as you look forward to your own next steps.

Best,

Linda Oddonetto Director City of Globe Economic and Community Development

The City Staff toured the new Hill Street Project being built by Gorman & Co which will start leasing this fall. Courtesy Photo

Gorman & Company has been revitalizing communities since 1984, including the historic preservation of numerous school buildings.

We are very excited to be working with the City of Globe on the iconic Hill Street School and adding housing with a priority for seniors 55+.

The historic building and new construction will hold 64 apartments and have a welcoming open space highlighting the main entrance to the historic building.

Construction will be complete late this year, with move-in following.

For leasing information, please call 928-255-5605. A ordable and market rate units available.

Thank you for welcoming us into your community and we look forward to being long term neighbors.

St. Paul’s United Methodist

Phone: 928-452-2340

Contact: Pastor Adriana Hernandez

Wheatfields Southern Baptist Church Phone: 928-425-3601

Globe Christian Center

Phone: 928-425-7846

Contact: Pastor John Gooding

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Phone: 423-314-1686

Contact: Pastor David Hakes

Miami Church of Christ

Phone: 928-473-3989

Contact: Dominic Benetti

Sovereign Grace Baptist Church

Phone: 928-425-8345

Contact: Pastor John Skaggs

Divine Grace

Presbyterian Church

Phone: 928-473-3158

Contact: Rev. Dr. Valerie DeLaTorre

Living Waters

Community Church

Phone: 928-425-9462

Contact: Pastors Jay & Gloria Petty

Family Fellowship Church

Phone: 928-425-0181

Contact: Pastors Kenneth, Dennis & Scott Crick

Roosevelt Baptist Church

Phone: 928-467-2349

Contact: Dr. Roger D. Pike

First Presbyterian Church-PC

Phone: 928-425-5560

Contact: Rev. Robbin MacDonald

Maranatha Baptist Church

Phone: 928-425-4198

Contact: Nick Jones

First Southern Baptist Church-Miami

Phone: 928-473-3311

Pentecostals of Globe

Phone: 928-651-2191

Contact: Pastor David Staten

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, LCMC

Phone: 928-425-6006

Contact: Barry Schwenk

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Phone: 512-635-1910

Contact: Eric Hartzell

Trinity Baptist Church

Phone: 928-425-1362

Contact: Dan Rifenoark

Globe Church of the Nazarene

Phone: 928-200-4358

Contact: Pastor Rev. Mason D. Cassens

Central Heights Baptist Church

Phone: 928-425-5303

Contact: Rob Craig

Holy Angels Church

Phone: 928-425-3137

Contact: Fr. Albert Villamor Miranda

Lady of the Blessed Sacrament

Phone: 928-473-3568

Contact: Fr. Boscoe Ormin

St. John’s Episcopal Phone: 928-425-5160

Contact: Rev. Byron Mills

HOLY ANGELS CHURCH

Globe Unified School District

Superintendent: Dr. Christa DalMolin K-12 Education 435 E. Maple St. Globe, AZ (928) 402-6999 www.globeschools.org

Public Schools

Miami Unified School District

Superintendent: Dr. Richard Ramos

K-12 Education 4735 E. Ragus Rd. Claypool, AZ (928) 425-3272 www.miamiusd40.org

Charter Schools

Liberty High School 7-12 Education 1300 E. Cedar St. Globe, AZ 85501 (928)-402-8024 www.liberty-high.net

San Carlos Unified School District

Superintendent: Dr. Deborah Jackson-Dennison

K-12 Education 100 San Carlos Ave. San Carlos, AZ (928) 475-2315 www.scbraves.net

Destiny School K-8 Education 798 Prickly Pear Dr. Globe, AZ 85501 (928) 425-0925 www.mydestinyschool.org

College and Career

Gila Community College Transfer Programs, Workforce Programs

8274 S. Six Shooter Canyon Rd. Globe, AZ 85501 (928) 425-8481 gilaccc.org

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology

Career Education District (CTED)

Globe, Hayden, Miami, San Carlos & Superior

San Carlos Apache College

San Carlos Avenue, Bldg 3

100 W. Panther Dr. Bldg 3, Rm 206 Superior, AZ 85173 www.cvit81.org

PO Box 344 (US Postal mail must use PO Box) San Carlos, AZ (928) 475-2016 www.apachecollege.org

B-Breakfast | L-Lunch | D-Dinner | O-Outdoor Patio

AMERICANO

Apache Gold Prime Steakhouse (928) 475-7600 D-O

Bravo Americano Moderno (928) 473-1928 L-D-O

Copper Bistro (928) 473-4442 L-D

Copper Hen, The (928) 473-1207 B-L-O

Denny’s (928) 473-1933 B-L-D

Dick’s Chicken (928) 473-2661 L-D

Judy’s Cookhouse (928) 425-5366 B-L-D

Lyric Soda Fountain, The (602) 432-3935 L-D

Nurdberger Cafe (928) 793-4062 L-D

Stagecoach Bar & Grill, The (520) 553-5081 D-O

ASIAN

Jumbo Chinese (928) 425-2615 L-D

Bloom on Broad (928) 473-1928 L-D-O

BARS

Abell Liquor (928) 425-8181 O

Drift Inn Saloon, The (928) 425-9573 L-D-O

Hideaway Bar & Grill (928) 425-6666 L-D

BARS

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Huddle, The (928) 425-0205 O

Humphrey’s 2 Lane Saloon (928) 425-0626

Shamrock Bar (928) 812-2289 O SilverTap.928 928-812-1497

COFFEE SHOPS

Vida e Caffe’ (928) 473-1122 B-L-O

Starbucks (Inside Fry’s) (928) 425-3276

Coffee Bean Coming Fall 2024.

FAST FOOD

Burger King (928) 793-3137 B-L-D

Church’s Chicken (928) 425-8711 L-D

Dairy Queen of Globe (928) 425-6292 L-D-O

Jack in the Box (928) 425-5522 B-L-D-O

McDonald’s (928) 425-6040 B-L-D

Sonic Drive-In (928) 425-3696 B-L-D-O

Subway (928) 425-8362 or (928) 425-7401 B-L-D

Taco Bell (928) 425-7081 or (928) 425-3536 B-L-D

ITALIAN

De Marco’s Italian Restaurant (928) 402-9232 L-D

MEXICAN

Burger House (928) 473-9918 B-L-D-O

Chalo’s (928) 425-0515 L-D

El Ranchito (928) 402-1348 L-D

Guayo’s on the Trail (928) 425-9969 L-D

Guayo’s El Rey (928) 473-9960 L-D

Irene’s Mexican Food (928) 425-7904 L-D

La Casita Cafe (928) 425-8462 L-D

Ed’s La Casita East (928) 425-2700 L-D

La Luz Del Dia Cafe (928) 425-8400 B-L

Los Jilberto's (928) 473-4074 L-D

Los Ronaberto’s (928) 425-3221 B-L-D

PIZZA

Bravo Americano Moderno (928) 473-1928 L-D-O

Leonard Paul’s (928) 425-7322 L-D

Little Caesar’s (928) 425-4417 L-D

Miami Flats (928) 961-1261

Pizza Hut (928) 425-4401 L-D

Vonnie’s Pizza (928) 425-2385 L-D

by Patti Daley

Miami Flats, a family-owned, familyfriendly tavern at 406 Sullivan Street, opened its doors on October 14, 2023. The community response exceeded everyone’s expectations, most of all, their local distributor.

“We sold out that day and night, and we weren’t able to open the next day,” says one of the proprietors, Robin Wilson.

They are now open every Friday at 2 p.m. and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Next door to the iron gates of the Last Stand, Miami Flats lounge boasts a huge outdoor patio, a cool dark interior loaded with custom masonry and woodwork, and a dance floor that opens to the street. Ceilings have been removed to expose the high beams of the old structure. Copper fixings pay homage to the region’s riches.

Coming soon – a pizza kitchen, whiskeytasting room and ax-throwing lanes.

Small Business as a Family Affair

“There’s not much entertainment here, so we thought it’d be fun,” Robin says. The building, built in 1915, is the former

A Affair

home of Pearson Pontiac car dealership, a machine shop, and apartments for shortterm rental.

Robin’s son, Gary Wilson III, owns Dacite Audio, which offers vehicle detailing and custom audio and lighting systems for big trucks and boats. He’s currently converting a retired police car into the new code enforcement vehicle for the City of Miami. Gary had been leasing space at 400 W Sullivan Street for his shop and office. Then the op portunity presented. The owner, Peter Beasley, was ready to sell.

The Wilson family has owned small businesses, primarily constructionrelated. Miami Flats is their first venture in hospitality. The inspiration came from the building itself.

“My husband thought it looked like a place for a cold beer, ” says Robin.

That started the family running to learn everything they could. They hired a liquor consultant to help with licenses and laws. They watched YouTube videos. Two of them attended bartending school and all four adults got their liquor certification. Gary III worked as a compliance officer

at larger venues like the Phoenix Open to hone his knowledge of liquor laws and skills as a bartender and barback.

“We jumped in,” says Gary, smiling.

Robin and her husband, Gary Wilson, bought the building and rented space back to their son, Gary Wilson III, to run his business.

“I see it as a long-term investment,” says Robin, “and Miami Flats, a family affair.”

The roof is good. The space is big. Interior masonry was crafted by Gary Vessels, a cotton broker who lived here for several years. The Wilsons kept everything they could as it was and only redid the kitchen to create the bar. In the shop, they fixed the floor, the foundation and the wiring. Gary is currently constructing cages for the ax-throwing lanes.

“When it comes to construction, we can do most anything,” says Robin.

They all have full-time professions outside of Miami Flats. Robin is a nurse director at CVRMC; she works in the ICU. She earned her nursing degree

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alongside her daughter, Kayla; they both worked at CVRMC. Robin spent some time at a bigger hospital, but prefers the connections she has here.

“You can’t take the small town out of a person,” says Robin. “I like the family feel.”

On a quiet Saturday afternoon in June, Kayla tends the bar. A full-time nurse and mother, she drives up from Maricopa to help out at Miami Flats. Her youngsters are there, watching the adults work. A few local customers come in.

The building, with a view of the mine’s main shaft up the hill, stands on a strip once called Miami Flats, which is how the business got its name.

“We wanted something connected to the history of Miami,” says Robin.

Robin grew up in Miami. Her father was a miner. She graduated from Miami High. So did her husband and son.

“We moved for work but I always knew I’d come home,” says Robin.

Miami Flats is attracting a local clientele and folks stumble in from the valley. The Loners motorcycle club made Miami Flats

an official stop on a recent ride through the region. It was a hot day, so the Wilsons opened up the shop and pulled all the motorcycles into the shade. Word is getting out.

“We’re excited that we’re here to see the development of the town,” says Robin.

The town of Miami has been very welcoming and encouraging to the Wilsons. Both Gary and Robin are excited about the new businesses opening in Miami. Ski-doo. The Wilton. Lyric Cafe sandwich shop. Sweet Memories is a weekend favorite.

They are excited about other developments underway — the old Elks building under renovation and the pool is coming back. They are excited to live in a place where the town manager, Alexis Rivera, spends time on the street, and drops by to check on their progress.

“We didn’t expect any of it,” laughs Gary, then adds, “We plan to keep it. We plan to keep expanding.”

Robin concurs that the family has a lot of visions for their new venture.

“Mine is that my husband and I can go float at Roosevelt,” she says, “and the kids can take over.”

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us in the neighborhood.

Envisioning a place where family and friends could enjoy an evening of good food and entertainment for both adults and kids, David and Erica Salinas are investing heavily in creating a new dining experience.

"We both love the atmosphere at San Tan Flats," David says, referring to the hugely popular steakhouse in San Tan. He and Erica found inspiration for their place there.

With its large outdoor seating area, picnic tables, fire pits, and entertainment, San Tan Flats delivers good food and family-friendly vibes. Salinas’s Smoke Street plans to bring that vibe to its new location, set on a large piece of Globe real estate just outside the Historic District.

Bordered by Highway 60 and the creekbed, the back half of the property is shaded by large oak trees where the couple will set up picnic tables, firepits and a mobile stage.

Patrons can choose indoor and outdoor seating with an occupancy of 150+. The couple will retire the 30ft trailer that has been their signature “food truck” for the last four years to concentrate solely on the new restaurant, a significant step in their business journey.

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Rural Healthcare in the Globe-Miami Region

Visitors often are surprised by the top-notch healthcare facilities that area residents enjoy. Combining state-of-the-art medical technology with compassionate care, our medical centers and nursing homes offer comprehensive services, from emergency care to wellness programs, making high-quality care accessible without driving long distances.

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center

Located midway between Globe and Mia mi, Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center is the premier healthcare provider for southern Gila County. Founded in 1910 as Miami-Inspiration Hospital, CVRMC has a long history of adapting to meet the community’s healthcare needs.

CVRMC offers comprehensive medical services, including emergency and trauma care, oncology, surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and more. The facility also supports a wide range of outpatient services such as cardiology, diagnostic imaging, and physical therapy, and specialized centers

including a Cancer Center, Infusion Center, Sleep Center, and Wound Center.

CVRMC also emphasizes preventative care and wellness, and it has clinics in Globe, Kearny, and Superior to extend its reach within the region.

CVRMC serves a population of approximately 45,000 people within a 65-mile radius around Globe. This area includes the communities of Globe, Miami, Claypool, San Carlos, Superior, Kearny, Hayden, Winkleman, Tonto Basin, Roosevelt, and Young. CVRMC is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to these rural communities, ensuring residents do not have to travel far for excellent medical services.

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Banner Payson Medical Center

Banner Health, a non-profit health system headquartered in Phoenix, is one of the largest healthcare systems in the country. Banner Health provides comprehensive healthcare services in Gila County at Banner Payson Medical Center. Located in Payson, a 90-minute drive from Globe, Banner Payson Medical Center offers a range of services such as emergency care, surgery, imaging, and maternity care. Specialized services are available in areas including orthopedics and sports medicine, ensuring that patients have access to comprehensive treatment options within the community.

Banner also operates Banner Goldfield Medical Center in Apache Junction, a 70-minute drive from Globe. Both hospitals

uphold Banner Health's mission of making healthcare easier so life can be better. Their integration of modern healthcare practices with compassionate care ensures residents of Gila County receive the best possible medical services close to home.

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation

Located in Peridot, the House of Medicine serves members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the surrounding community at a modern, technologically advanced campus. Housed in over 225,000 square feet of space across five buildings, House of Medicine offers outpatient, inpatient, emergency, dental, and lab services, along with specialties including oncology, diabetes management, and cardiology.

Aiming to provide top-tier medical services without requiring patients to leave the reservation, the mission of the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation is to “heal, serve, and empower the Apache People.”

SCAHC transitioned from federal operation under the Indian Health Service to a tribal corporation in 2015, and embodies the Apache principles of goodness, balance, harmony, and beauty in its approach to healthcare. SCAHC’s achievements and operations highlight a model of selfdetermined healthcare, prioritizing the cultural values and specific needs of the San Carlos Apache Tribe while maintaining rigorous standards of medical excellence.

Heritage Health Care Center

Heritage Health Care Center in Globe offers a comprehensive range of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Nestled in the foothills of the Tonto National Forest, this facility is an ideal choice for residents who appreciate the serenity of an outdoor environment. The center provides both in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation services, catering to various needs with individualized care plans.

Heritage Health Care Center offers a

range of amenities designed to enhance the living experience for its residents. These include a well-equipped rehabilitation gym, comfortable living spaces, and a dining area that promotes social interaction. The center also provides various therapies to support its residents' physical and emotional well-being.

Community involvement is a key aspect of life at Heritage Health Care Center. The facility encourages residents to participate in local events and activities, helping them stay connected with the broader community of Globe.

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Haven Health Globe

Haven Health Globe is a leading skilled nursing facility known for its comprehensive and compassionate care. It is the closest skilled nursing center to Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, making it ideal for post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation.

Haven Health Globe offers many services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, skilled nursing, memory care, wound care, and specialty infusions. Haven emphasizes a holistic approach to care, aiming to address not only physical health but also its residents' mental and emotional well-being.

The facility features a state-of-the-art therapy gym, spacious private rooms, and various community areas designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment. Amenities include full-service dining, laundry services, and outdoor courtyards and gardens. The professional and dedicated staff have deep connections to the community and a commitment to helping residents regain independence and thrive.

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Gila County Health Department

The Gila County Health Department is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of County residents through various preventive, educational, and regulatory services.

The health department provides public health nursing, including immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and maternal and child health services, and community health services such as conducting health assessments and facilitating access to medical and social services.

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food assistance to eligible families. The department’s health education and promotion program provides educational resources and programs on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, chronic disease prevention, and substance abuse.

The health department’s responsibilities also include environmental health services such as food safety inspections, water quality testing, waste management oversight, communicable disease control, chronic disease prevention, and emergency preparedness and response. Offices are located in Globe and Payson.

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excellence in customer service, activities, financial performance, volunteer program and community involvement

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ECONOM Y

Copper is critical to our daily lives, used in everything from our phones to our electrical grids. Resolution Copper has the potential to produce up to 25% of America’s copper demand, while creating more than 3,700 direct and indirect jobs, and providing over $61 billion in economic growth for Arizona.

WE ARE RESOLUTION COPPER , AND WE ARE # COPPERSTRONG.

Mining is Thriving

Mining has been the cornerstone of Globe-Miami's economy since its inception, with discoveries of silver and copper drawing workers, businesses, and the railroad to the area. Globe’s name derives from a spherical silver nugget found nearby. Mining remains vital to Globe-Miami, providing jobs, tax revenue, and community partnerships.

Silver mining began in the 1870s but declined by 1880, just as demand for copper surged due to the spread of electricity and telephones. Companies like Old Dominion Copper Company, Miami Copper Company, and Inspiration Consolidated began extracting high-grade copper ore from the hills around Globe and Miami. By the early 1900s, trains transported up to 2 million pounds of copper monthly. A smelter stack from this era still stands along Highway 60.

The Old Dominion Copper Company, the area's largest producer, mined around 800 million pounds of copper by its closure in 1931, peaking during World War I. This amount of copper could produce enough 12-gauge wire to circle the Earth 73 times.

In the 1950s, Globe-Miami transitioned from underground mining to modern open-pit operations. Today, copper mining remains the area's economic backbone, with over 20% of jobs tied to mining. In addition to copper, local mines also yield smaller quantities of gold and molybdenum.

As of 2024, major regional mine operators include Capstone Copper, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Carlotta Copper, BHP Billiton, and Resolution Copper.

Capstone Copper, the district's second-largest employer, contributes over $270 million annually to Arizona's economy. Its Pinto Valley operation boasts the only active mill in the Globe-Miami district.

Freeport-McMoRan runs a leaching operation, smelter, and rod mill in Miami, generating over $249 million in economic benefits for Arizona in 2021, including $95 million for Gila County.

Freeport-McMoRan’s Miami operation has pioneered mining technology for over a century, being among the first to use vat leaching and precipitation plants for oxide minerals recovery. In the late 1970s, it adopted the SX/EW (solvent extractionelectrowinning) process, ceasing vat leaching and closing its flotation concentrator in 1986.

The Freeport-McMoRan smelter, one of only two operational copper smelters in the U.S., was

updated in 1974 to meet Clean Air Act standards and modernized again in 1992 and 2018. It processes copper concentrate into blister copper and produces sulfuric acid as a by-product, which is used in the company’s leaching operations across Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas.

Freeport-McMoRan's rod plant, opened in 1966, was the first to be located at a mine site. It produces continuous-cast copper rods from the copper mined in Miami and other Freeport operations across North America, which are then used to make wire and cables.

BHP Billiton plays a unique role in Globe-Miami by managing legacy mine properties no longer in operation, including Old Dominion, Copper Cities, Miami Unit, and Solitude. Its 70 local employees and contractors ensure these sites remain safe and nonpolluting, monitoring 2,500 locations and operating 12 water treatment facilities. In 2021 alone, BHP Billiton closed 237 open mine shafts.

BHP Billiton is also a key player in Rio Tinto’s Resolution Copper project, located just east of Superior. This innovative project aims to extract copper from a vast deposit 5,250 feet underground, potentially becoming North America's largest copper producer.

Copper is essential in modern life, used in building wiring, electronics, and telecommunications. Future copper demand is expected to rise significantly due to the growth of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and construction. GlobeMiami, proud of its historical and ongoing contributions, continues to play a central role in the global copper supply chain.

Robert Licano Photography

Freeport-McMoRan is an international metals company with deep roots in the Globe-Miami area, dating back to 1915. Our Miami operations include an open-pit copper mine, smelter and rod mill. While the mine is not currently active, we continue to process copper concentrate at the smelter and copper rod at the mill.

For more than a century, we have positively contributed to economic growth and community development in Gila County and the state of Arizona. We are proud of these contributions and look forward to a bright future together. Learn more at fcx.com or FreeportInMyCommunity.com.

We are hiring! Explore mining careers at FMJobs.com.

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SOCIAL PERFORMANCE: MIAMI

2023 YEAR IN REVIEW

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to fostering open and ongoing dialogue to develop thoughtful solutions and address community issues. “Transforming Tomorrow Together” means we collaborate with communities to make transformative change and increase opportunity, wellbeing and capacity. We are pleased to highlight some key work from 2023.

$1M+ DOLLARS INVESTED

Besh Ba Gowah Archeological Exhibit and Museum received $160,000 from Freeport-McMoRan Foundation funds for the preservation of the exhibit, allowing visitors additional opportunities to explore the diverse aspects of its cultural prehistoric history.

-Connie Callaway, Grants Manager, City of Globe *Investment total includes: Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and Miami investment totals.

“The impacts of the Freeport-McMoRan Community Investment will reach back in time prehistorically to 1225 AD and revitalize the Besh Ba Gowah Archeological Park to allow future generations access the Salado culture of the past.”

In April 2023, Miami employees partnered with the Salvation Army Globe Service Extension Office to transition their daycare program to a food pantry. The Miami site supported the creation of the Client Choice Food Pantry with a $5,000 contribution and volunteered technical support.

“We are excited to be able to increase our impact in the community of Globe as we open the Client Choice Food Pantry and could not have done so without the generous support of Freeport-McMoRan.”

- Lt. Colonel Olin Hogan, Director of The Salvation Army Service Extension Programs

As a leader in the industry, we were one of the first companies to achieve the Copper Mark and Molybdenum Mark at all of our operating sites, demonstrating our commitment to responsible operating practices.

Freeport is committed to the responsible production of copper and molybdenum, both of which are critical to the clean energy transition. We demonstrate this commitment through the Copper Mark, a comprehensive assurance framework that promotes responsible production processes.

– Bill Cobb, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer

Bebe & Liz Rivera, Owners

Shirley, Dustin and Tanja

A New Chapter for First Choice Lumber and the Globe Community

By Carissa Pool

In December 2022, Dustin Byars, along with his business partner Brian Kay, purchased the Pinal Lumber store, a cornerstone of the Globe-Miami community for more than 40 years. Naming it First Choice Lumber, the duo set out with a clear vision: to revitalize the store and strengthen its ties with the community.

“Globe is a town full of opportunity, especially for homeowners,” Byars said. “Older homes here need new siding, roofing, windows, and doors. We wanted to bring more to the homeowners here and show them how the upgrades we offer can increase the value of their homes while also saving them money. For example, new windows are a cost-effective way to save on heating and cooling bills,” he said.

Byars’ background in business operations, including a previous lumber yard in Snowflake, Arizona, armed him with a wealth of industry knowledge and strong vendor relationships, enabling him to quickly replenish the inventory that had dwindled at Pinal Lumber. “People thought the store had closed because the inventory was so low,” he recalls. “We’ve since invested over $150,000 to stock shingles, windows, doors, and siding—items you couldn’t find anywhere else in town.”

First Choice Lumber’s renewed inventory and customercentric approach have paid off. The store’s sales have surged, driven by a diverse clientele ranging from residential homeowners to commercial and industrial contractors serving local mines. Byars credits this success to a keen focus on customer needs. “We’ve really honed in on what the locals want to see in the store,” he says. Clients have also appreciated that the new owners retained Pinal Lumber employees. Some even remember their parents or grandparents interacting with employees Doc and Augustine when they were kids. They both have been at Pinal Lumber since the beginning – more than 45 years!

Byars’ commitment to Globe extends beyond the walls of his store. He and his First Choice Lumber team are handson in community service, regularly volunteering at the local food bank and providing supplies for projects like repainting

“My goal is to help add value to other businesses the way the Chamber adds value to mine.”

the iconic “M” on the hill for Miami. Byars has also been recently named the president-elect of the Globe Chamber of Commerce. He is passionate about fostering community engagement and supporting local businesses. “My goal is to help add value to other businesses the way the Chamber adds value to mine,” he shares. The Chamber is thriving, with 43 new members joining in the last year alone. “There’s so much potential here that people don’t realize,” he notes.

Family values are at the core of Byars’ approach to business and community. Married to his wife Stephanie for 17 years, and a father to three children, Byars often brings his family to work and community events. “Family-owned and community-focused—these are not just buzzwords for us,” he emphasizes. “They’re the principles we live by.” As First Choice Lumber prepares for its grand opening his fall, Byars is excited about the future. The store is undergoing a comprehensive reset, including an expanded paint department. “We’re ready to present a revitalized store to the community,” he says. “Our goal is to make First Choice Lumber the go-to destination for all their home improvement needs.”

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8am-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm 5444 E Golden Hill Rd Globe, AZ 928-425-6004

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WELCOME

DEAR CHAMBER MEMBERS

I am thrilled to extend our warmest greetings to each of you as the Executive Director. It is an honor to serve such a vibrant and dynamic community of businesses. At the Globe-Miami Regional Chamber of Commerce, we believe in the power of collaboration and support among local businesses. Whether you are a longstanding member or joining us for the first time, your presence enriches our chamber family and strengthens our collective voice.

As a member, you can access a wide array of resources and opportunities designed to elevate your business. I encourage you to take advantage of these resources and join us in making a positive difference in our business community. Together we can work to build a strong and prosperous future.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, or suggestions. Let’s embark on this journey together, towards a future filled with growth and achievement.

Angel Ruiz, Executive Director

BENEFITS OF CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

As a member of the Chamber, you gain access to a variety of marketing benefits and networking opportunities. Our Visitor Center Specialists, Chris Brusca and Blayze Vanta, are available to assist you and greet visitors year-round and directing them according to their desired activity.

Marketing Benefits:

• Listing in our online directory

• Listing in the Chamber Directory published in the Annual Globe-Miami Community Guide, which goes to 220 locations throughout AZ

• Distribution of business cards and brochures in our Visitor’s Center

• Ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new or expanding businesses

• Welcome to the Chamber Facebook Posts

• A reduced rate rental of the Chamber Room for hosting any type of meeting or gathering (not meal-related)

• More opportunities to promote your business

Networking Opportunities:

• Host or attend regular Coffee Chats or Lunch and Learn meets

• Host or attend “Business After-Hours” events, i.e. mixers, dinners, awards ceremonies

• Quarterly members-only events

2024/25 Board of Directors

Recognizing our major sponsors: DIAMOND

Left to Right: Rhonda Mason, Ana Tarango, Jonelle Robertson, Jesse Leetham, Bryan Goslin, Dustin Byars, Alexis Rivera

Not pictured: Kodee Goseyun, Megan Crawford

CHRISTINA BRUSCA

BLAYZE VANTA

Chamber Calendar of Events

Apache Jii

A crowd-pleasing favorite featuring San Carlos Apache Artisans and performers and other Native American artisans from across the State.

A month-long line up of events featuring festivities from Spring Fling in Globe to a

Launch Your Globe-Miami Business Series

Hosted by the Small Business Development Corporation and the Chamber, this sixweek seminar is designed to equip business owners with the knowledge and skills to plan and execute their business strategies successfully.

Golf Tournament

This popular event attracts over 50 local teams with funds benefitting The Chamber of Commerce and its community outreach. Held at the Cobre Valley Recreation Center & Golf Course. Co-hosted by the Town of Miami.

Special Recognition

Business of the Year

Poppy Fest ‘25

sunset dinner on Peridot Mesa on San Carlos.

Ribbon Cuttings For Chamber businesses.

Copper Cities Community Players Globe Downtown Association

Annual

The Chamber Camaraderie

The Chamber's biggest fundraiser and awards show of the year, includes great raffle prizes like this one!

DAIRY QUEEN Mickie Nye

ATTRACTIONS / VENUES

AZ Ghost Adventures

13916 E. Leisure Lane Scottsdale (206) 550-3966 www.azghostadventures.com

Bullion Plaza Cultural Center & Museum

150 N. Plaza Cir. Miami (928) 473-3700 www.bullionplazamuseum.org

See our ad on page 69

Bruzzi Vineyard 47209 N. Hwy. 288 Young (928) 462-3314 www.bruzzivineyard.com

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

101 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-0884 www.cobrevalleyarts.com

See our ad on page 73

The Dolly Steamboat Canyon Lake Marina Apache Jc. (380) 827-9144 www.dollysteamboat.com

Gila County Historical Society/Museum

1330 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-7385 www.gilahistoricalmuseum.org

See our ad on page 105

AUTO SALES & SERVICES

Big O Tires

1790 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 402-4787 www.bigotires.com

C & M Service Center 1401 E. Ash St. Globe

Courtesy Ford of Globe, LLC

601 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-4491

https://www.courtesyfordglobe.com/

See our ad on page 5

Crown Glass SolutionsAuto Glass & Tint

550 N. Willow St. Ste. B Globe (928) 275-4020 www.crownglassandtint.com

See our ad on page 52

Earth Mover Tire

491 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-7141 www.earthmovertire.com

See our ad on page 48

Earth Mover Tires

943 Live Oak St. Miami (928) 473-3423 www.earthmovertire.com

See our ad on page 48

Horne, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Ram, Nissan 2046 Hwy. 60 Globe (928) 425-3283 www.hornechryslerjeepdodge.com

Shining Times Car Wash

924 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 243-7415

BANKS

First Interstate Bank

161 W. Oak St. Globe (928) 402-8491 www.firstinterstatebank.com

See our ad on page 59

Washington Federal Bank 200 E. Sycamore Globe (928) 425-5789

Wells Fargo 2085 E. Hwy. 60 Globe (928) 425-8720 www.wellsfargo.com

BEVERAGE COMPANIES

Connie’s Convenience Store

806 S. Jesse Hayes Rd. Globe (928) 425-2821

See our ad on page 72

Legacy Beverage

1800 E. US Hwy. 60 Globe (928) 425-4243 www.legacybeverage.com

Sparkletts

POB 538 Kearny (520) 363-5457 www.sparkletts.com

Southeastern Bottling Co.

550 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 473-4321 www.cocacolaswb.com

CHURCHES

Holy Angels Church

201 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-3137 www.holyangelscatholicchurchglobe.org

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament 844 W. Sullivan St. Miami (928) 473-3568 www.ourladymiami.com

Pentecostal Church of Globe 425 N Devereaux St. Globe (928) 651-2191

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Arizona Youth Partnership

143 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-9276 www.azyp.org

Gila County Cattle Growers POB 7 Globe (928) 701-3646 www.gccga.com

Globe-Miami Elks #489 1910 E. Maple St. Globe (928) 425-2161 www.elks.org

Globe Miami Farmers Market P.O. Box 2255 Claypool (602) 316-3868

See our ad on page 92

High Desert Humane Society 150 W. Mesquite St. Globe (928) 487-4005

Monsoon Youth

153 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 487-5305

United Fund of Globe-Miami, Inc.

POB 2160 Globe (928) 961-1001 www.ufglobemiami.com

See our ad on page 91

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Pacific Standard Specialties

4151 E. Quartz Cr. Mesa (928) 425-3217 www.pacificstandard.com

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Arizona @ Work Northeastern ArizonaWorkforce 5515 S. Apache Ave. Ste. 200 Globe (928) 402-8549 www.arizonaatwork.com

Arizona Youth Partnership 143 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-9276 www.azyp.org

Community Bridges

5734 E. Hope Lane Globe (928) 425-2415 www.communitybridgesaz.org

Copper Corridor Professionals

2121 Sunset Pt. Miami (928) 961-2899 www.coppercorepros.com

Cobre Valley Youth Club

2140 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 793-3926 & (602) 618-6479 www.cobrevalleyyouthclub.com

Friends of the Globe Public Library

339 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-6111 www.globeaz.gov

Friends of the Miami Memorial Library

282 S. Adonis Ave Miami (928) 473-2621

Gila County Community Services Department 5515 S. Apache Ave., Suite 200 Globe (928) 425-7631 www.gilacounty.gov, www.discovergilacounty.com

Horizon Health & Wellness

415 W. Baseline Spur Globe (480) 474-5518

First Things First Gila Region

2250 HWY 60, Ste. K Miami (928) 425-8172 www.firstthingsfirst.org

CONSTRUCTION / BUILDING TRADES

5 D Mining & Construction 2059 Pioneer Hills Rd. Globe (928) 425-2998 www.5dmining.com

Advanced Air Systems

2250 W. HWY 70 Thatcher (928) 428-7425

DalMolin Excavating

#4 DalMolin Heights Globe (928) 425-2256 www.dalmolincorp.com

Dixon Rock and Materials LLC

1982 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 812-0508

First Choice Lumber

1780 E. Ash Globe (928) 425-5716

See our ad on page 50

Gila Sweeping (928) 425-0486

Hunter & Hunter Construction

305 Hunter Drive Globe (928) 200-0040

Jonovich Companies, Inc.

501 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-8300 www.jonovichcompanies.com

Oddonetto Construction

1379 N. Hwy 188 Globe (928) 425-3608 www.oddonetto.net

Radanovich Construction POB 2883 Globe (928) 425-9231 & 928-719-1133

RAM Specialists

1165 W. Live Oak St. Miami (928) 473-3232 www.ethicalaz.com/ramspecialists

See our ad on page 62

United Rentals Inc. 3596 E. HWY 60 Miami (928) 473-8004 www.unitedrentals.com

See our ad on page 55

CONSULTING

InstaSoft Information Services 3716 Gordon St. Miami (928) 473-9029

MAM Resources POB 489 Globe (928) 200-4140

Richard Powers Consulting POB 2743 Globe (928) 812-1007

Small Business Development Center

8274 Six Shooter Canyon Rd, Globe (928) 812-0922

EDUCATION

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) POB 176 Superior (928) 242-1907 www.cvit81.org

See our ad on page 29

Gila Community College

8274 S. Six Shooter Canyon Rd. Globe (928) 425-8481 www.gilaccc.org

Globe Unified School District

501 Ash St. Globe (928) 402-6000 www.globeschools.org

Miami Unified School District

4739 S. Ragus Rd. Miami (928) 425-3271 www.miamiusd40.org

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ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS

Gallery Gwendolyn

144 Miami Ave. Suite A Miami (480) 390-1972

See our ad on page 104

Gila Monster Raceway

900 Fairgrounds Rd Globe (928) 200-8875

Globe Miami Centennial Band

199 E. Haskins Rd. Globe (928) 200-9100

Hollis Cinema

161 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-5581

www.holliscinemas.com

See our ad on page 90

Miami Art Commission

418 W. Sullivan St. Miami (602) 300-7575

See our ad on page 97

Studio Cafe & Gallery

422 W. Sullivan St. Miami (928) 200-2743

FINANCE / TAXES

Edward Jones Investments

2250 E. Hwy. 60, Ste. E Miami (928) 425-0014

www.edwardjones.com

See our ad on page 27

EZPay America

108 S. Hall Rd (602) 316-1233

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

240 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-2146 www.jacksonhewitt.com

See our ad on page 61

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Aravaipa Cafe P.O. Box 361 Peridot (480) 617-8886

Bento Guy LLC (480) 277-9281

www.facebook.com/bentoguyaz

Bloom – An Asian Concept

365 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 473-1928

www.bloomonbroad.com

See our ad on page 30

Bravo Americano Moderno

333 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 793-3032

www.bravoonbroad.com

See our ad on the back cover

Burger House 812 Live Oak St. Miami (928) 473-9918

Copper Bistro 2118 US Hwy. 60 Globe (928) 473-4442

www.copperbistroaz.com

Cowboy Kettle Corn (928) 812-5399

Dairy Queen 1643 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-6292

www.dairyqueen.com

See our ad on page 31

DeMarco’s Italian Restaurant

1103 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 402-9232 & (928) 425-9233 www.demarcositalianrestaurant.com

See our ad on page 34

Dennys

1535 E. South St. Globe (520) 343-2761

Guayo’s El Rey 716 W. Sullivan St. Globe (928) 473-9960

See our ad on page 30

Guayo’s on the Trail 2251 N. Hwy. 188 Miami (928) 425-9969

See our ad on page 31

Irene’s Mexican 1623 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-7904

Judy’s Cookhouse 2280 E. Hwy. 60 Miami (928) 425-5366

See our ad on page 35

La Casita Cafe 472 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-8462

La Luz Del Dia Cafe

304 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-8400

Leonard Paul’s Pizza

180 S. Hill St. Globe (928) 425-7322

McDonald’s 1608 E. Ash Globe (928) 425-6040 www.mcdonalds.com

Pizza Hut

1497 E Ash St. Globe (928) 425-4401

Round Mountain Baking

160 Amarilla Dr. Globe (928) 200-5592

See our ad on page 79

FOOD & BEVERAGE , Cont.

Salinas Smoke Street LLC (928) 812-3133

SilverTap.928

230 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 812-1497

See our ad on page 34

Taqueria La Familia 5959 S. Maple Leaf St. Miami (928) 368-3656

The Lyric Soda Fountain

503 W Sullivan St. Miami (602) 432-3935

See our ad on page 72

Copper Cities Coffee

1100 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 793-5992 www.coppercitiescoffee.com

Sweet Memories 511 W. Sullivan St. Miami (928) 473-1388

The Huddle

392 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-0205

See our ad on page 92

Wilton Lounge 123 N. Miami Ave Miami (602) 334-3948

See our ad on page 103

FUNERAL SERVICES

Bulman Miles Funeral Services of Globe

237 S. Sutherland St. Globe (928) 425-5759 www.bulmanmiles.com

Bulman Miles Funeral Services of Miami

309 W Live Oak St. Miami (928) 473-4496 www.bulmanmiles.com

See our ad on page 63

Lamont Mortuary of Globe

328 S. Hill St. Globe (928) 425-5491 www.lamontmortuary.com

See our ad on page 51

GOVERNMENT

Gila County Assessor 1400 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 402-8711

Gila County Board of Supervisors 1400 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-3231

Gila County School Superintendent

1400 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-3231 x 8784

Gila County Sheriff’s Office POB 311 Globe (928) 402-8572

Miami Town Hall

500 W. Sullivan St. Miami (928) 473-4403

www.miamiaz.gov

See our ad on pages 10-13

HEALTHCARE

Air Evac Services

2800 N. 44th St. Ste. 125 Phoenix (602) 763-4378

www.phiairmedical.com

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

520 S. Hill St. Globe (928) 425-8989

www.goodeyes.com

Billet Home Healthcare & Hospice

385 N Broad St Globe (833) 224-5538

www.billethealth.com

See our ad on page 36

Canyonlands Community Health Care

5860 S. Hospital Dr. #102 Globe (928) 402-0491

www.canyonlandschc.org/ canyonlands-healthcare-globe

See our ad on page 38

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center

5880 S. Hospital Dr. Globe (928) 425-3261

www.cvrmc.org

See our ad on page 38

Copper State Home Health

996 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 473-1316

Diamond M Dental/Family Dental Care

198 W. Oak St. Globe (928) 425-0670 www.diamondmdental.com

East Valley Family Therapy

341 S. Hill St. Globe (928) 351-7583

Haven of Globe

1100 E. Monroe St. Globe (928) 425-5721

www.havenhealthaz.com

See our ad on page 37

Heritage Health Care Center

1300 E. South Street Globe (928) 425-3118

www.lcca.com

See our ad on page 39

LT Assisted Living, LLC

111 W. Blake St. Globe (602) 859-7540

Miles Eye Center, PLLC

1100 N. Broad St. Ste. B Globe (928) 425-5203

Mountain View Dentistry

5981 W. Electric Dr. Ste. A Globe (928) 425-3162 www.myglobedentist.com

See our ad on page 17

Premier NEMT of Arizona 2366 E. Cecil Circle Globe (928) 259-1456

Thema Health Services

410 S. Sixth St Globe (928) 425-8330

HOME & BUILDING SERVICES

AAA Locksmith Service & Small Engine Repair

660 W. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-5350

Azteca Glass East, Inc.

550 N. Willow Globe (928) 425-8212 www.aztecaglasseast.wixsite.com/ azglass

See our ad on page 19

Apache Sheds Plus P.O. Box 461 San Carlos (928) 812-4755

Crown Glass SolutionsAuto Glass & Tint

550 N. Willow St. Ste. B Globe (928) 275-4020 www.crownglassandtint.com

See our ad on page 52

EarthQuest Plumbing

1800 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 812-0112

Gila Sweeping P.O. Box 1382 Claypool (928) 425-0486

Globe Exterminators POB 683 Globe (928) 425-7314

www.globexterminators.com

See our ad on page 55

HOME & BUILDING SERVICES , Cont.

Golden Hills Nursery

5424 Golden Hill Rd Globe (928) 425-6004

See our ad on page 51

Jet Cleaning, LLC

889 W. Keegan St. Miami (928) 241-9078

Kino Floors & Interiors

401 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-9443

See our ad on page 17

Multitech Security

1316 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-3435 www.multitechaz.com

Pinal Pressure Washing, LLC (928) 504-0089 www.pinalpressurewashingllc.com

Sparklight 727 Paxton Ave. Miami (928) 425-6351 www.sparklight.com

T-Mobile

2250 Hwy. 60, Suite 6 Miami (928) 487-4559

https://www.t-mobile.com/stores/bd/tmobile-miami-az-85539-584f/

Thomas Woods, LLC

9063 W. Six Shooter Canyon, Globe (928) 200-5140

See our ad on page 19

INSURANCE

American Family Insurance

186 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-8543 www.amfam.com

See our ad on page 54

State Farm Insurance - Lucero

905 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-4444

www.camilucero.com

See our ad on page 52

State Farm Insurance - Shipley

1400 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-7656

www.fernandoshipley.com

See our ad on page 92

Farm Bureau Financial -

Jill Wilson Agency

138 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-3632

www.fbfs.com

Farm Bureau Financial -

Aimee Mundy-Ellison Agency

520 W. Live Oak St. Miami (928) 473-1234

www.fbfs.com

See our ad on page 48

LODGING

Best Western Copper Hills Inn

1565 E. South St. Globe (928) 425-7575

www.copperhillsinn.com

See our ad on page 82

Cactus Pad & Cactus Alley

125 S. Miami Ave. Miami (928) 821-0288

www.facebook.com/TheCactusPadAz

Chrysocolla Inn

246 E Oak St. Globe (928) 961-0970

www.chrysocollainn.com

See our ad on page 81

Days Inn

1630 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-5500

www.wyndhamhotels.com

Gila County RV Park & Batting Range

201 W. Cottonwood St. Globe (928) 425-4653

www.gilamini.com

See our ad on page 104

Motel 6 1699 E. Ash St., Ste. B (928) 425-5741 www.motel6.com

Ryleigh’s Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park, LLC 531 W. Hackney Ave Globe (928) 235-7851

See our ad on page 82

Travelodge by Wyndham Globe 2119 US Hwy. 60 Globe (928) 425-7008 www.wyndhamhotels.com

MEDIA

Arizona Silver Belt

298 N. Pine St. Globe (928) 425-7121 www.silverbelt.com

Copper Country News

298 N. Pine St. Globe (928) 425-0355 www.coppercountrynews.com

Globe-Miami Times

175 E. Cedar St. Globe (928) 961-4297 www.globemiamitimes.com

See our ad on page 40

KIKO Radio Station

4501 Broadway St. Claypool (928) 425-4471

KRDE Radio Station

5269 S. Johnson Rd. Globe (928) 402-9222

MEDIA , Cont.

Nugget

POB 579 Kearny (520) 363-5554 www.copperarea.com

Global Trials Media P.O. Box 1544 Tonto Basin (928) 595-1127 www.globaltrials.media

MINING

BHP Copper POB 790 Miami (928) 275-1715 www.bhp.com

Capstone Copper 2911 N. Forest Service Rd. 287 Miami (928) 473-6302 www.capstonemining.com

See our ad on pages 44-45

Carlota Copper Company 2624 Forest Service Rd. 287 Miami (928) 473-3518 www.kghm.com

Copper Fox Metals, Inc. Suite 340 12 Ave. S.W. Calgary, AB T2R1L5

Freeport-McMoRan

POB 4444 Claypool (928) 473-7100 www.freeportinmycommunity.com

See our ad on pages 46-47

Resolution Copper

402 Main St. Superior (520) 689-9759 www.resolutioncopper.com

See our ad on page 41

Westland Resources Inc. 4001 E. Paradise Falls Dr. Tucson (520) 206-9585 www.westlandresources.com

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Pindrop Travel Trailers

168 N. Miami Ave. Miami (928) 300-8148 www.pindroptraveltrailer.com

Wilderness Aware Rafting (800) 231-7238

P.O. Box 1550 Buena Vista www.saltriverraftingarizona.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Animal Magnetism Dog Training & Grooming, LLC

1800 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-5997

See our ad on page 74

Rasmussen Ranches, Inc. 1081 E. Montecito Dr. Globe (928) 701-3646

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Yevette Vargas Photography (928) 200-7020 www.yvargasphotos.com

See our ad on page 3

Land of Wild Designs Photography POB 1187. Globe (928) 961-6921 www.landofwilddesigns.com

See our ad on page 75

REAL ESTATE & SERVICES

All World Notary (480) 676-7218 https://aworldnotary.com/contact

Altima Realty LLC

POB 1006 Globe (928) 701-2362

Kachina Properties 1177 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-5753 www.globemiamihomes.com

See our ad on page 49

Monte Dei

286 N. Broad St. Globe (480) 773-2370 www.montedeiglobe.com

Oak Realty

2035 US Hwy. 60 Globe (928) 425-7651 www.oakrealtyaz.com

See our ad on page 27

Pioneer Title Agency 812 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-7110 www.pioneertitleagency.com

Service First Realty

1600 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-5108

See our ad on page 9

Stallings & Long Realty Services 1635 E. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-7676

www.stallingsandlong.com

See our ad on page 106

Sun American Mortgage

996 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 275-4045 www.sunamerica.com

RETAIL/SHOPPING

Anna’s Petals

610 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 793-4514 www.annaspetals.com

See our ad on page 75

CAL Ranch

2448 E. US 60 Miami (928) 793-6484 www.calranch.com

Dominion Firearms, LLC

3523 US Hwy. 60 Miami (928) 402-0000 www.dominionfirearmsllc.com

His x Hers Salon

2205 US 60., Ste 4 Globe (480) 745-9055

Julie’s Sewing Corner

600 W. Sullivan Miami, AZ (928) 473-7633

See our ad on page 83

My Mom’s House Dzynes

526 Gibson St. Miami (480) 980-3202 www.facebook.com/HouseDZynes

Peridot Shopping Center Hwy. 70 & MP 170 Peridot (928) 475-4782

Pickle Barrel Trading Post

404 S. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-9282 www.picklebarreltradingpost.com

See our ad on page 96

Pretty Kind Boutique, LLC

386 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 812-0922 www.prettykindboutique.square.site

Splash of Copper Art Gallery & Gifts

656 N. Broad St., Ste. B Globe (928) 793-3148 www.splashofcopperaz.com

Stewarts Antique Nook, LLC

409 W. Sullivan St. Miami (480) 993-8611

See our ad on page 104

RETAIL/SHOPPING , Cont.

Turquoise Barn Boutique (928) 200-4577

https://theturquoisebarnboutique.com

Topo Joes

465 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 351-6411

https://www.topojoes.com

See our ad on pages 100-101

Tractor Supply Co.

2260 W. US Hwy 60 Miami (928) 425-8109 www.tractorsupply.com

Cornwell Copper Company P.O. Box 2510 Globe (480) 347-7477

SAN CARLOS TRIBE

Apache Gold Casino & Resort

777 Geronimo Springs Blvd. San Carlos (928) 475-7600 www.apache-gold-casino.com

San Carlos Equipment Rental POB 728 Peridot (928) 475-2221

San Carlos True Value Hardware & Lumber Hwy 70 & Moonbase Rd. Peridot (928) 475-2229 www.stores.truevalue.com

Triple Mountain Communications, Inc.

POB 779 Peridot (928) 475-8624 www.triplemtn.com

SANITATION

Copper State Sanitation

195 Live Oak Miami (928) 473-3086

See our ad on page 49

DJ’s Companies, Inc.

2031 N. Hwy. 188 Globe (928) 425-0602 www.djcompaniesinc.com

Waste Connection of AZ

3755 S. Royal Palms Apache Junction (480) 983-9100

SIGNAGE/MARKETING

Western Reprographics

461 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 425-0772

See our ad on page 66

TRANSPORTATION

B.J. Cecil Trucking

5555 S. Hospital Dr. Globe (928) 425-5781 x 13 www.bjceciltrucking.com

Copper Mountain Transit 506 Sullivan St. Miami (928) 473-8222

J & B Trucking

339 E. Truck Dr. Globe (928) 425-2430 www.truckdrivingjobs.com

UTILITIES

APS- Arizona Public Service (800) 253-9405 www.aps.com

Arizona Water Co.

2250 US Hwy. 60 Ste. D Miami (928) 473-4433 www.azwater.com

Matlock Gas & Equipment 1209 Jesse Hayes Rd. Globe (928) 425-5521

Southwest Gas Corporation 5440 S. Russell Rd. Globe (877) 860-6020 www.swgas.com

Salt River Project (SRP) P.O. Box 52025 Phoenix, Az 85072 www.srpnet.com

WELLNESS

Chapter One Wellness

1700 N. Broad St. Globe (928) 813-2522 www.chapteronewellness.com

See our ad on page 39

Cobre Valley Recreation Center & Golf Course 4877 W. Cypress Way Miami (928) 473-2542 www.cvrcaz.com

See our ad on page 83

Dominion Pilates, LLC

996 N Broad St. Globe (928) 701-3469

Globe Gym and Crossfit Fitness Center, LLC

Globe Crossfit

201 W. Ash St. Globe (928) 425-9304 www.globegymaz.com

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Lifting Spirits, Engaging Communities

Art becomes a central focus in placemaking initiatives

Love Where You Live, the local arts organization behind projects like the Stairizona Trail, has expanded its work this year to include Globe-Miami and the Copper Corridor communities of Winkelman, Kearny, and Hayden.

Over the past year, LWYL has sponsored multiple local placemaking initiatives, including I Art Globe, the Cathy Sanchez-Canez Memorial Foundation, Trash Mob, Friends of the Globe Dog Park, the downtown Gila monster project, and the popular Stairizona Trail.

“We want to create communities where everyone feels seen and valued,” says Thea Wilshire, co-founder of Love Where You Live.

She points to some favorite projects, including the Cottonwood Underpass Project, the Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial, and the development of the Gila Monster coloring book for kids.

The organization also represented Globe-Miami in a video produced by the Arizona Department of Tourism and saw the Stairizona Trail featured in the February issue of Arizona Highways.

“We’re hoping the positive press will draw visitors and new businesses to our region,” says Wilshire

Over the past year, LWYL has raised over $37,000 for community amenities, added 40 new art and public space installations, and sponsored 25 community events.

One of the events was a miningthemed youth art contest that garnered 29 local entries. Three were selected to be painted as murals within the Copper Corridor, including the one in Miami by Eli Webb, whose work was also selected for the cover of this year’s Annual Community Guide.

Elevating local artists has been a driving force behind LWYL’s work. A good example is Globe artist Erica Raymond, who painted two murals in the Cottonwood Underpass section of the Stairizona Trail. Before this project, she was a professional artist, but these were her first murals.

“I was mentored by Myron Starr involved with LWYL on how to work with spray paint and do large-scale works,” says Raymond. Now she’s

paid it forward by mentoring Abri Torrez, one of the winning youth artists, as they together transformed a small painting into a large mural near Winkelman Town Hall.

“Teaching isn’t about making a cookie-cutter version of yourself, but about giving someone else the tools they need to be the artist they’re meant to be,” says Raymond. “I hope to continue sharing my vision and I’d love to try different art forms.”

She adds, “We all intentionally and unintentionally gravitate toward art. A blank canvas can usher in a whole new world.”

Regina Ortega, who co-founded LWYL along with Wilshire, was recently appointed by Governor Hobbs to the Arizona Arts Commission. Ortega says she's proud to serve on the commission and advocate for the arts at the legislative level.

“With 15 diverse members from different counties, I believe we’re making a difference supporting arts across the state," says Ortega.

“We’re all small towns. By banding together as a region, we’ll have stronger numbers to support state, federal, and grant funding. It also allows us to cross-promote all the communities,” Wilshire says.

Every Dog Has Its Day

By Thea Wilshire

Globe-Miami is becoming a great place to enjoy owning a dog. Over the last 10 years, the community has added many pet services and resources to support healthy and happy pets. Here are some of the ways to enjoy time with your dog in Globe-Miami.

Cleaning up

After a day of outdoor adventures, some dogs need some hygiene help. Animal Magnetism offers a new self-grooming station for dog owners who want to use professional grooming equipment and products while washing their babies. Globe also has a new mobile groomer, The Dirty Dawg, who will come to you, and multiple drop-off groomers. Two groomers - Tail Waggers and Animal Magnetism - also offer boarding, so Fido can be cleaned and cared for while you’re out of town. •

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County Fair each year and sometimes at Dogtoberfest celebrations.

Specialized dog spaces

The City of Globe’s K9 Mine Bark Park, located behind the Noftsger Ballfield Complex, offers fenced play areas, shaded ramadas, benches, dog waste stations, a water and grooming space, and a walking path. The Globe Bark Park has received national recognition for punching above its weight with amenities, beauty, and thoughtful design, particularly for a small, rural community.

In 2024, Globe dedicated the Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial on the High Street bridge. This is the only resource of its type in Arizona. Inspired by a poem about pets crossing over the rainbow bridge when they die, the bridge is painted rainbow colors and offers a place to add your pet’s tag to commemorate your friend's impact on your life. If you need a tag, 4-H is making metal pet tags to fund the kids’ programs.

Another specialized dog space is the shopping mecca at the High Desert Humane Society thrift store. The store carries a wide assortment of new and used pet supplies at a fraction of the cost elsewhere. And you can bring your dog inside.

Finally, watch for the annual Blessing of the Animals service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, usually around October 4 (St. Francis of Assisi Day). Reverend Byron Mills welcomes all animals and prays over each individually.

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Great dog walks

Globe has the most parks per capita of any city in Arizona, including spots designated as hiking parks. We are also blessed with easy access to national forest and wilderness areas, rivers and lakes, and other natural play spaces for dogs. But if you don’t want to head out of town, several hyperlocal dog-walking options exist.

The historic downtowns of Globe and Miami offer lots for people to see and dogs to smell, with water bowls, pet waste stations, and ample parking. In the summer, plan to walk in the early morning or after dark to protect your dog’s paws from hot cement. If you’re unsure if the ground is too hot for your dog, place the back of your hand on the ground for a few seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog.

A new flat walking path at the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, built by BHP, offers an opportunity to walk in shade. Additionally, the Freeport-run Cobre Valley Recreation Center has been investing in their walking path along the outer edges of the golf course. Both walking paths are free of charge and offer pet waste stations.

For more information, see the article “Got Dog Will Travel” at www.globemiamitimes.com.

Globe and Environs Becoming High-profile Film Locations

by David Abbott

Arizona has long been a filming destination for major motion pictures, and the Copper Corridor is once again becoming a hot location in the film industry as movie-makers seek out rural production locations for wideranging projects.

A classic backdrop for Westerns and low-budget biker movies, rural Arizona has also been the scene for horror movies such as 2017's “The Covenant,” shot in Miami, and “Krampus,” filmed in Globe in 2018.

Thanks largely to the efforts of Molly Cornwell, Facilities Manager for the Globe Downtown Association, Globe and its environs are enjoying a new moment in the cinematic sun.

“We take care of people,” says Cornwell. “A majority of our film projects within the last decade have been because of just that. We do a great job working with the film teams in pre-production, post-production and especially on-set during production. They fall in love with Globe-Miami, our locations, our people and they not only want to come back, but they refer us forward to their colleagues.”

Cornwell says that in addition to “authentic locations,” filming in Globe is affordable, it’s home to plenty of legitimate and aspiring actors to fill the screen, and there are behindthe-scenes benefits such as access to costumes and props.

From music videos to independent films and shorts, YouTube paranormal content to documentaries, television series, and much, much more, astute viewers can likely catch glimpses of their favorite local attractions on big and small screens alike.

Through May 2024, upwards of 36 projects used Globe as a base of operations and filming, in addition to “regional partner projects” Cornwell and her crew helped along.

She credits the late Kip Culver with raising the region's profile. Cornwell stepped into the job after his untimely passing.

According to Cornwell, in 2014, the director team of the indie horror film “The Conduit,” 90% of which was shot in Globe, wanted to return after “falling in love” with Culver. But it was during that time he suddenly passed away.

Not wanting to miss the opportunity, Cornwell stepped into the void. By the time the production team came to scout locations for filming, Cornwell had already prepared 23 possible locations, so film production was able to get underway relatively quickly.

She says that the vast majority of the productions done in the area in the past decade can be credited to Culver's work. She sees an average of 100 productions annually.

“We have definitely worked hard to earn the complement of recurring projects and crazy growth, which we are really proud of,” Cornwell says. “We are now seeing more and more writer/directors alter and additionally write scripts to return to Globe. It is such a mind-blowing compliment.”

A current example of a major filming in Globe is the recently released “The Keepers of the Five Kingdoms,” an independent film by Zack Ward starring James Hong, George Takei, Gedde Watanabe, and Bai Ling.

Ward calls it a family adventure film in the style of “The Goonies” or “Big Trouble.”

“It's 'Dark Crystal' meets ‘The Neverending Story,' so it's a pretty aggressive film for an independent project,” Ward says. “As our film is an '80s homage family adventure film, I was looking for my Astoria, Oregon, and Globe had so much personality and character and style, that was the first draw.”

Ward added that people in Globe were considerate and helpful and that setting up infrastructure for 50 to 60 people was not unduly difficult, despite Globe not being a “filming hub,” and thanks to local support.

The crucial piece to that dynamic, though, was Cornwell and her ability to deal with changes in circumstances.

“As we started moving forward with production, and I started deciding where we're going to shoot it, I was on the phone with her all the time,” Ward says. “Whether it was a phone call, a text message or an email, she was always responding, communicating quickly, and understanding the pressures of filmmaking. The weirdest thing about filmmaking is it's very, very slow, until it's very, very fast.”

Ward added that in his 45 years of filmmaking, Cornwell stands out as someone who is “very comfortable with the process.”

He's been so impressed with the dynamics of dealing with Globe that he has written pitches specific to the area, but until someone buys in, that project will have to stay on the shelf for now.

Ultimately, Ward sees working with a small, rural community as a give-and-take and hopes he has left as good an impression on Globe as it has on him.

“There's always going to be something that goes wrong on a film production and there's always surprises,” Ward says. “It's a challenging process, but the goal is to treat people well… I feel like we really accomplished that.”

Filming a scene for “Dog Bite Murders” in the old freight office in downtown Globe.

Molly Cornwell, Facilities Manager for the Globe Downtown Association, has become the one-stop concierge service for film & video companies looking to do projects here.

Upton’s Event Center

Upton’s Event Center is one of the newest investments in downtown Globe and has just begun hosting events this summer, after its owners spent the last two and a half years renovating the building, according to Chad Bonafanti.

Chad purchased the building with his partner Vincent Van Fleet back in 2022. Renovations began upstairs, where several ‘uninhabitable’ apartments had languished for years. Gutting the interior and rebuilding the apartments was the first order of business, and resulted in eight apartments: five two-bedrooms, two one-bedrooms, and a studio apartment. All are currently rented.

Chad and Vincent initially tossed around several ideas for the downstairs space, which for decades had served as a popular restaurant. Originally, the building had opened as Upton Confectionary in 1910, owned by William and Clifton Upton. Hence the name Chad and Vincent chose for their new venture.

“I talked with Molly (Cornwell), who manages the train depot and currently hosts nearly 200 events a year, if there was a need for another event venue in downtown Globe,” says Chad, “and she

Chad and Vincent went on to create a clean, open venue that can handle a maximum of 322 people - but Chad prefers to quote 180, seated, with tables, chairs and room for a band and dancing.

Unique to the facility is the liquor license the partners purchased for the site. It’s the only event venue with a license to sell alcohol and can offer a cash bar with the venue rental.

Joseph Benesh was brought into the project through his friendship with Vincent. Asked to run the place, he says he jumped at the chance to get more involved with Globe.

“My wife and I have been looking at property in Bisbee and here,” he says, “and we like what we see in Globe.”

Benesh, who is involved in arts advocacy for the state, is excited to be part of this project. “Running a community space is in my wheelhouse and a great way to get to know the community better,” he says.

Joseph Benesh

Chad Bonafanti

HISTORIC SETTINGS, EPIC WEDDINGS

PHOTO BY LIN CHAO

With its rich architecture and historical charm, Globe-Miami provides a perfect setting for your wedding plans. Explore venues like the 1906 Arts Center, the 1916 Train Depot, and the 1923 Bullion Plaza Museum & Cultural Center. Discover more details under Venues.

American Legion

Location: 645 S. Broad St., Globe

Contact: Cissy Murphy // 928-812-3179

Capacity: 145

Indoor seating and dancing area. Outdoor patio. Parking.

Apache Gold Casino

Location: 777 Geronimo Springs Blvd., San Carlos

Contact: Belphia Naltazan // 928-475-7800 x 3203

Capacity: 225

Large indoor conference room for events.

Bullion Plaza Museum

Location: 150 N. Plaza Cir., Miami

Contact: Phil Stewart // 928-473-3700

Capacity: 75

Beautifully renovated historic school with a large indoor area and lots of parking. See our ad on page 89.

Bullion Plaza Gymnasium

Contact: Christine Duarte // 928-458-6373

Capacity: 250

Large, remodeled gymnasium with stage and commercial kitchen. See our ad on page 82.

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

Location: 101 N. Broad St., Globe Contact: info@cobrevalleyarts.com 928-425-0884

Capacity: 300

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Elks Lodge

Location: 1910 E. Maple St., Globe

Contact: Teresa Sanchez // 928-425-2161

Capacity: 300

Large indoor facility with kitchen. Lots of parking.

Gila County Fairgrounds

Location: 900 E. Fairgrounds Rd., Globe

Contact: Bianca Arrellin // 928-200-1672

Capacity: 800

Spacious indoor facility with kitchen. Lots of parking.

Miami Flats

Location: 406 Sullivan St., Miami

Contact: Gary Wilson // 928-961-1262

Capacity: 100

Cool historic vibe. Outdoor patio. In downtown Miami. See our ad on page 33.

Miami Mercantile & More, Inc.

Location: 155 Miami Ave., Miami

Contact: Barbara Holtzen // 928-793-2272

Capacity: Up to 150

1917 YMCA building featuring classic architecture and a large interior space

Upton’s Event Center

Location: 247 S. Broad St., Globe

Contact: Joseph Benesh // 602-931-7799

Web: uptonseventcenter.net

Capacity: 332 standing, 180 seated

Large, newly renovated event space in historic downtown Globe. Bartending available. See our ad on page 78.

Waggin’ Vineyard

Location: 1540 E. South St., Globe

Contact: Minda Salcido // 928-812-1619

Capacity: Up to 175

Tuscany vibe featuring beautiful vineyard views, indoor seating and outdoor patio. See our ad on page 80.

1910 Gila County Sheriff’s Office and Jail Facility

Location: 149 E. Oak St., Globe

Contact: Molly Cornwell // 480-345-7477 or 928-425-8111

Capacity: Up to 175

Historic 1910 jail. Intimate indoor venue. Outdoor patio.

1916 Train Depot

Location: 230 S. Broad St., Globe

Contact: Molly Cornwell // 480-345-7477 or 928-425-8111

Capacity: Up to 200, if using the outdoor patio

Kate’s Mosaics

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JANUARY

Gem and Mineral Show

Host: Gila County Gem and Mineral Society

Contact: Jodi Brewster (623) 810-9780

Gem and mineral displays, equipment sales, demonstrations and food.

FEBRUARY

Dominion Royale

Host: Globe Rotary

Contact: Cami Lucero (928) 425-4444

Fun Casino night fundraiser event hosted by the Globe Rotary.

Intertribal Pow Wow at Apache Gold

Host: Apache Gold Casino

Contact: Joe Perez (928) 475-7800 x 3260

Traditional dancing, drums, and much more

Heritage Days Tonto National Monument

Host: Tonto National Monument

Contact: (928) 467-2241

Demonstrations of ancient life and native dance performances.

2nd Annual Vintage Baseball Tournament

Host: Jonathan Sukosky (928) 200-2206

Held at the Central Field in Globe with its beautiful greens, teams play by 1886 rules. Fun for spectators.

APRIL

Gila County STEM Fest

Host: Gila County

Contact: Vanessa Barajas (928) 402-8788

Part of the Arizona SciTech Festivals. Lots to see, do and learn.

Globe Annual Easter Stroll

Host: Globe Downtown Association

Contact: Molly Cornwell (480) 345-7477

Stroll downtown Globe the Saturday before Easter with family and friends. The Easter Bunny will make a guest appearance.

AZ Poppy Festival

Host: Globe Miami Chamber

Contact: Angel Ruiz (928) 425-4495

Month-long celebration involving multiple hosts and events.

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preservation

tours

Celebrating Globe's rich history and unique elements, we host the crowd-pleasing Cemetery Tour and Ghosts of Globe Tour.

film & video

Acting

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Miami Loco Arts Festival

Host: Miami Arts Commission

Contact: 928-473-9084 or miamilocoartsfestival@gmail.com

Held in downtown Miami on Sullivan Street. Art, music, poetry and performances.

Copper Cities Community Spring Production

Host: Copper Cities Community Players

Contact: JoNell Brantley Thomas (928) 425-0884

Copper Cities Players Spring Play. Live local theater.

Globe Cemetery Tour

Host: Globe Downtown Association and the The Copper Cities Community Players

Contact: Molly Cornwell (480) 345-7477

The annual tour of the Globe Cemetery, dating back to 1879, features actors telling the stories of past lives that shaped Globe’s history.

MAY

Angel Perez Wings of Hope

Host: Angel Perez Foundation

Contact: Monica Perez (928) 200-5252

Car cruise and display, food, vendors and raffles. Fundraiser for the Angel Perez Memorial Scholarship fund.

Camaraderie / Business of the Year / Citizen of the Year

Host: Globe Miami Chamber

Contact: Angel Ruiz (928) 425-4495

The annual fundraiser for the chamber each year includes raffles, silent auctions, dinner and music.

Ghosts of Globe ParaCon Tours

Host: AZ Ghost Tours

Contact: Vinnie (480) 757-2400 or Molly (928) 425-0884 www.goparacon.info

Workshops, lectures, vendors, historical tours and ghost hunts.

JUNE

Round Mountain Sunrise Challenge

Host: Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce and Globe Rotary

Contact: Angel Ruiz (928) 425-4495 or Cami Lucero (928) 425-4444

7K trail run or 4.3K fun run/walk. Pancake breakfast/ awards ceremony.

JULY

Apache Gold Independence Celebration

Host: Apache Gold Casino

Contact: Joe Perez (928) 475-7800 x 3260

Fireworks and drone display after dusk.

Fireworks @ Freeport

Host: Freeport McMoRan

Fireworks on the tailings. Free event to the public.

Summer Youth Theater Program - Summer Musical

Host: Monsoon Youth Organization

Contact: Lyndon Baker (928) 487-5305

Live theater for youth. Workshop, production etc. 20 years of live performances.

SEPTEMBER

Annual Gila County Fair

Host: Gila County Fair Committee

Food, rides, games, entertainment, displays and livestock. See our ad on page 89.

Town of Miami Annual Car Show and Burger Burn

Host: Town of Miami

Contact: (928) 473-4403

Annual event in downtown Miami at Miami Veterans Park. Cars, food and entertainment.

Miami Fiesta

Host: Miami Genesis

Contact: Christine Duarte (928) 458-7477

Celebrating community & culture with live music, food and vendors all day long.

Community Players Fall Production

Host: Copper Cities Community Players

Contact: JoNell Brantley Thomas (928) 425-0884

Community Cities Players. Live theater. Local talent.

OCTOBER

Annual Apache Jii (Day) Celebration

Host: Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Angel Ruiz (928) 425-4495

Annual street festival featuring Native American artisans, from Gallup to San Carlos, live performances, dancers, musicians and storytellers.

Ghosts of Globe Tour

Host: Globe Historic Downtown Association

Contact: Molly Cornwell (480) 345-7477

Guided tour of Downtown Globe with a ghostly angle. Learn the history, legends and ghostly details of the buildings. See our ad on page 86.

• Historic Preservation

• Municipal Park Improvements

• Beautification Projects and Neighborhood Clean-ups

• Management and Promotion of Bullion Plaza Gymnasium Music in the Park Concerts

The Miami Fiesta OctoberFest

Small Town Christmas Holiday Home Lighting Contest For information contact (602) 510-1809

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Globe Halloween Block Party and Trick or Treating

Host: Globe Historic Downtown Association

Contact: Molly Cornwell (480) 345-7477

Broad Street is closed to traffic while kids trick or treat all along the historic downtown district. Music, food, entertainment.

NOVEMBER

Apache Gold Veterans Memorial Rodeo

Host: Apache Gold Casino

Contact: Joe Perez (928) 475-7800 x 3260

San Carlos Apache Veterans Weekend Rodeo, Parade, Tournaments, Carnival and more.

Santa at the Train Depot

Host: Globe Downtown Association

Contact: Molly Cornwell (480) 345-7477

Take a picture with Santa at the Depot, have cocoa and make crafts.

DECEMBER

Christmas Light Parade

Host: Globe Downtown Association

Contact: Molly Cornwell (480) 345-7477

Christmas floats, dancers, musicians and more parade down Broad Street. Food vendors, music and more entertainment.

Festival of Lights

Host: Besh Ba Gowah

Contact: Leana McGill (928) 425-0320

Thousands of luminaries, entertainment and refreshments. Bring your camera.

Miami Small Town Christmas

Host: Miami Genesis

Contact: Christine Duarte (928) 458-6373

Held 3rd week of December. Events, Christmas lights and entertainment.

Festival of Trees (November-January)

Host: Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

Contact: Main Desk (928) 425-0884

Festive holiday trees on display at the Center for the Arts.

Community Players Christmas Program

Host: Copper Cities Community Players

Contact: Jonell Brantley (928) 425-0884

Fun Christmas play hosted by the Community Players.

OVER $7.3 MILLION IN GRANTS 2012-2024

Connecting local charities & donors since 1964

The United Fund of Globe-Miami directs your dollars back into our local community.

Our 2024 recipients:

• Arizona Reservation Ministries

• Arizona Youth Partnership Board

• Bullion Plaza Museum & Cultural Center

• Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

• Copper Basin Coalition

• Copper Cities Youth Sports

• Friends of Miami Memorial Library

• Friends of the Globe Public Library

• Gila Aging (Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens)

• Gila Community Food Bank

• Gila County 4H Leaders Council

• Gila County Historical Society & Museum

• GILA House

• GTF Boost

• Globe Miami Community Concert Association

• High Desert Humane Society

• Horizon Human Services

• Miami Arts Commission

• Miami Genesis

• Pinal Mountain Foundation for Higher Education

• Pinal Mountain Lions Foundation, Inc.

• Salvation Army

• St. Vincent's of Holy Angels

• SYMTP Classroom Outreach

Thanks to our Partners who make it possible!

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Holiday Mixer at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

Host: Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Angel Ruiz (928) 425-4495

Mixer open to the public. Light refreshments and live music.

Buggy Rides

Host: Bobby Holmes

Contact: (928) 701-8652

Buggy groups drive through neighborhoods decked in Christmas lights, playing holiday music.

RECURRING EVENTS

First Friday Event

Host: City of Globe

Dates: First Friday of each month

Contact: Melissa Steele (928) 200-0836

This local event is growing every month. Classic car cruise, vendors, food trucks and special performances.

Second Saturday in Miami

Host: Town of Miami, Miami Merchants Association

Date: Second Saturday of the month

Contact: Miami Arts Commission

Merchants on Sullivan Street invite you to join them for live music, street vendors, and a chance to meet your neighbors.

Globe-Miami Farmers Market

Host: Globe Miami Farmers Market Association

Dates: Saturdays June through September

Contact: 602-316-3868

Farm and garden produce, baked goods, indoor/outdoor plants, soaps and lotions. See our ad on p. 92.

Music in the Park

Host: Miami Genesis

Dates: June through September

Contact: Christine Duarte (928) 458-6373

Live music and dancing under the stars at Miami Memorial park. Food and vendors.

"You can't buy Love, but you can rescue it."

We are grateful to all the volunteers who make our work possible. If you have some time, and love animals, please check into the volunteer opportunities at HDHS. We would love to have you join us."

Serving the community for over 30 years.

The work we do:

700+ vaccinated puppies & dogs through our free drive-thru vaccine clinics

$10,000 in financial assistance for families in need of emergency veterinary services

680

Spayed and neutered dogs, cats, puppies and kittens

High Desert Humane Society

Dog Shelter

10am-3pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 700 West Shelter Lane // 928-200-3611

Cat House

10am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday 669 N. Broad Street // 928-812-2175

Thrift Store

10am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday 150 W Mesquite Street // 928-812-1490

Furniture & Home Decor Store

10am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday 393 N. Broad Street // 928-362-9961

A look at the artists behind Globe’s fan-favorite Stairizona Trail

by Thea Wilshire

One of Globe’s newest treasures is the art-filled Stairizona Trail that winds through 100-year-old neighborhoods and the historic downtown. Boasting 72 art installations, this urban trail offers three walking options to accommodate people at all fitness levels. (To download a map, scan the QR code shown on page 95.)

The art along the trail has been created by a variety of local people, aged 13 to mid-70s. Most had not been paid for their art prior to these projects. Here are profiles of four of them.

ADRIENNE WAKEFIELD

“I’m following my dream,” reports Adrienne Wakefield, the muralist who painted the alley off the East Globe pedestrian bridge. Growing up in Thatcher, she loved art and her mother supported her passion by creating the Art Masterpiece Program for the community. “But I was told you can’t make money as an artist. It’s not a viable career.”

Adrienne is challenging this idea.

After college, she worked as a speech therapist in the Queen Creek School District. She tried painting murals in October, 2022 as a hobby and was working on her second piece in March, 2023 when I Art Globe (IAG) discovered her.

“I Art Globe was my first professional job where I did it all: designed the piece and carried it through to completion.” In the process, she enlisted her five sisters, and her mom and dad as helpers. The ribbon cutting was in July, 2023.

More art opportunities followed and she loved it enough to boldly switch careers. She is now committing to mural creation. “I was scared to close my last chapter at the school, but it’s so amazing to be painting all day in this gorgeous setting,” she said, pointing at the mountains around Superior. “This is what I’m meant to do. I wish I had started sooner.”

She was hired by I Art Globe and is currently painting her first commissioned piece as a full-time muralist.

Ivan Macarambon is an internationally-known, awardwinning visual artist with curated shows in Australia, the Philippines, China, and multiple U.S. states. He paints, does graphic design, worked in advertising, opened an art gallery in the Philippines, served as an arts technical director, and is involved in music.

Amazingly, he lives in Globe.

His wife, Dr. Zola Macarambon, answered an ad for a cultural exchange program for teachers. They moved from the Philippines and she currently works at San Carlos High School. Ivan discovered the IAG initiative when he walked past the High Desert Humane Society mural installation.

That’s all it took.

Learning of an opportunity to paint a staircase off the East Globe pedestrian bridge, Ivan created a brightly colored piece called The Road, celebrating the role Highway 60 has played in shaping Globe’s history.

The Macarambons are here for 3-years on a work visa. Ivan says Globe “is like a blank canvas, waiting for a visual artist.”

IVAN MACARAMBON

AILI SNEEZY

Aili Sneezy describes herself as creative, welcoming, and encouraging. All are great traits to support her IAG work.

She was 13 when she designed the “Pride of Arizona” mural, located near the copper foot bridge. At age 14, she painted the wall with support from her parents, Elliot and Isabella Sneezy.

“The wall was rough with holes and cracks, but it was really, really fun to do. Also, the heat was overwhelming, but we set up a shade and it was still fun.” Surprisingly, she didn’t mention the colony of wasps living in the wall that forced painting breaks when swarms flew out in the morning and back in the evening.

Aili put her $2000 IAG commission toward school tuition at the Arizona Lutheran Academy, where she boards and studies. She will be a junior next year and hopes to remain active with cheer and Club Wrestling. She plans to attend college and is considering NAU for its art and nursing programs.

Her IAG project was just the start of her art career and has led to other commissions, including murals at her school and for a family friend. IAG predicts more art projects will follow.

MYRON STARR

When he was 8-years-old, Myron Starr’s father showed him how to turn 2D images into 3D. “Ever since that time, I was hooked,” says Myron. He drew, then moved into graffiti, tattooing, and digital art.

When IAG announced funding for murals, Carol Hindenberger of Diamond Dental was the first to sign up and she requested Myron as the artist. He works in the tattoo parlor in her building.

“It’s kind of wild, but every wall where I’ve done a mural now was one I wanted to tag in the past,” Myron admits with a laugh.

He says art and community support have turned his life around, including helping him embrace sobriety. “I used to be known as a bad person and now it’s different. The community has helped me a lot to get through my dark times. I want to thank everyone for their support.”

Myron has done over 20 murals since 2019 and has been mentoring other artists who want to work with spray paint. He is also the sponsored artist for both Neo Tat and the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and will be representing them at the national Indigenous Tattoo & Music Festival in Albuquerque.

Myron adds, “It’s so great to be a part of I Art Globe and the arts movement in town. The impact of this is amazing.”

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SALT RIVER CANYON

The Salt River is a major river in the spectacular Sonoran Desert, and a large portion passes through southern Gila County. Whitewater rafting on the Salt is legendary, partly due to the incredible scenery and wildlife on view. With a season typically running from early March through mid-April, depending on rain and snow packs, the Upper Salt provides the United States’ first whitewater rafting trip of the year. Nowhere else in the country can you raft in March. The key is water flow, and there are years when the river doesn’t run high enough for rafting – so any trip on the Upper Salt should be treasured.

ROOSEVELT LAKE

is just 30 miles from downtown Globe, 80 miles east of Phoenix, and 150 miles north of Tucson. Covering approximately 22,000 acres near the confluence of Tonto Creek and the Salt River, it offers a range of recreational opportunities.

For fishermen, Roosevelt Lake is stocked with bass, trout, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and panfish. It has been the site of many record-setting catches.

Salt River Canyon has been likened to a miniature Grand Canyon, with massive cliffs rising on either side of the river as you navigate through solid class III and IV rapids. Four rafting companies work the Salt each year (see below). The put-in is located approximately 45 minutes from Globe, and many visitors book a day on the river and a day for exploring Globe-Miami.

RAFTING COMPANIES

Canyon Rio Rafting (800) 272-3353 canyonrio.com

Mild to Wild (800) 567-6745 mild2wildrafting.com

Salt River Rafting (800) 425-5253 raftingsaltriver.com

Wilderness Aware Rafting (719) 395-2112 inaraft.com

LAUNCH YOUR SAILBOAT OR POWER UP YOUR JET SKIS OR WATERSKIS, OR KICK BACK ON A HOUSEBOAT TO ENJOY LIFE ON THE WATER.

The Roosevelt Lake Marina is centrally located between two inlets just two miles east of the dam. Under new ownership, the marina has a paved boat launch ramp and fuel dock and offers boat storage. Kayak and houseboat rentals are available, but reservations are highly recommended. You’ll also find a store, an openair bar, and a barbecue area at the marina.

Robert Licano Photography

Courtesy of Mild 2 Wild

ROCK CLIMBING

The Homestead is considered one of the best winter limestone climbing spots in the United States, attracting climbers nationwide. Planted in the heart of the desert about 20 miles south of Globe, the canyon’s massive walls offer a variety of climbs. There are presently over 250 single-pitch routes ranging in difficulty from 5.7 to 5.13b. A 70-meter rope and 16-20 quickdraws are recommended. The area remained little known in the climbing world until the Access Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving climbing areas, purchased the property to preserve it for climbing. LOOK FOR

Southern Gila County Outdoor Recreation Guide –Published in 2018, this Guide is still in use today. It provides readers with a look at popular hikes in the region and covers boating, fishing, biking, and camping. Find it

Valley couple set to transform historic Gramma's House Antiques building

by David Abbott

Arizona native Thomas Lopez was going about his business fixing municipal pools when he noticed a two-story building beside one of Miami's five historic bridges.

“I fell in love with that particular building because it was next to one of the Luten Arches, which are cool-looking, and the facade was charming,” Lopez says. “It had the outside attraction that reminded me of the House of Joy, which is one of the historic beacons and landmarks of Jerome.”

The House of Joy is a two-story building perched high atop the winding road to Mingus Mountain that was once a brothel, but is currently an art gallery in that iconic copper mining town.

While the Miami structure built in 1912 was not a house of joy in the biblical sense, it spent more than 20 years as an antique store, and prior to that, was Wilson’s Paint & Wallpaper store. A mis-print in a commercial listing showing it as Wilton’s Paint and Wallpaper is why the current owners named their business The Wilton.

“I fell in love with that particular building because it was next to one of the Luten Arches, which are cool-looking, and the facade was charming. It had the outside attraction that reminded me of the House of Joy, which is one of the historic beacons and landmarks of Jerome.”

Turns out the spin on the name is appropriate. The name Wilton, in old English means “by the stream” which is fitting since the property rests next to the town stream.

Now that Lopez is the building’s owner, he and his partner Mitch Phillips are in the process of clearing out decades of antique collecting and buried personal items of the former owners to create The Wilton Lounge. The pair hope to participate in Miami's renaissance and help preserve a piece of local history that sits beside one of five historic bridges in town.

Lopez was born and raised in Phoenix and “landed in the pool industry” in 1992 when he worked construction. Since then, he has become an innovator in the industry after establishing his own business in 2005. He has developed a line of swimming pool-related products—most notably Pool Patch—and specializes in municipal pool repair.

Fixing pools. Because how you fix pools online is mystifying, but fixing pools is what originally brought him to the Copper Corridor, when Freeport-McMoRan hired him to do some work on the Cobre Valley Recreation Center pool. From there, the Town of Miami brought him back last October to work on Hostetler Pool and that is when he found an affinity for the historic aspects of the town.

“It reminds me a little bit of other mining areas like Jerome, which is a place we have investments in,” Lopez says. “I saw buildings that looked abandoned or not fully developed and started asking some of the locals about stuff that was for sale.”

He ended up purchasing the building and began the arduous task of rehabilitating the high-profile structure.

Phillips, his partner of 18 years, is the artistic drive behind The Wilton and brings her own unique bonafides to the mix.

She moved from rural Minnesota to Phoenix 30 years ago and started her own interior design company in the Valley more than 20 years ago. Phillips has done both residential and commercial design throughout the state, including extensive work for Grand Canyon University, the original Jerome Winery, Cellar 433 in Cottonwood and a decade ago opened a vintage clothing store in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Phoenix that has gone online in the wake of COVID.

“We still have the building, but we shut it down and I just sell online,” she says. “I do pop-ups down in Tucson and in the Valley and that led me into doing styling for fashion shoots for fashion magazines as well.”

As a result of that work, she even picked up a gig working for UFC fighter Sugar Sean O'Malley.

“I style him for his events when he does appearances,” Phillips explains. “So I have a little variety in my background and I even do art shows every year here in Phoenix.”

History and rural Arizona are at the forefront of the pair's businesses and lives. Lopez runs his pool business out of the Charles and Eleanor Abels House on Cave Creek Road. It was built in 1930 by Charles H. Abels, a World War I veteran who homesteaded 80 acres in 1921, in the area then known as Cactus, Arizona. It was the first house in Sunnyslope with a bomb shelter that also served as a basement.

The partners also own two houses in Jerome they are renovating, so they have a lot of experience working in rural communities and maintaining the historic aspects of iconic buildings.

“I am familiar with rural Arizona and how it can be a scary thing for an outsider to come in,” Lopez says. “We purchased in Jerome, and we've been there over three years and have gotten very connected, even though we're not technically living in the community. It takes some time to build that faith that you will do the right thing and not exploit them in a way

"It takes some time to build that faith that you will do the right thing and not exploit them in a way they won't appreciate. I have a pretty good understanding of what to do and what not to do and how to do the right thing for the community.”

they won't appreciate. I have a pretty good understanding of what to do and what not to do and how to do the right thing for the community.”

The work so far has been difficult. Lopez and Phillips have combed through rooms full of flotsam and jetsam collected over the decades while maintaining full-time jobs in the Valley. They have carefully sorted family heirlooms belonging to the previous owners and hauled out six 30-yard dumpsters full of random detritus.

Their plan is to rehabilitate the upstairs living quarters so they have a place to stay when they are in town and hope to open the doors on the wine bar and lounge within the next year.

While Lopez has his own ideas, the project will largely be driven by Phillips' vision, but she is mum on the details and wants the final product to speak for itself.

“I have the plans in my mind, and the whole idea of what it's gonna look like, but I want to leave an element of surprise,” Phillips says. “I don't want to give away what I'm going to do inside until the reveal, but it's going to be very cozy and I'm gonna work in the history of Globe-Miami into some design, but I can't say what that is.”

Founded in 1955 in order to study, collect, preserve and disseminate the history of Gila County. The museum is located in the former Globe-Miami Mine Rescue Station listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

If you need help researching your family's past, are intrigued with rural Arizona history or want to explore our regions mining and ranching history, we invite you to visit the museum or call to set an appointment to work with our trained docents.

Not only do you support the work of the museum throughout the year, you help preserve the history of Gila County. Get member discounts on museum merchandise.

We have several ways you can volunteer, from becoming a greeter (docent), assisting with historical research and requests, or writing grants or media articles. It's enriching work and you'll join others in preserving and promoting our rich heritage.

for more information on the opportunities at the museum. We'd love to talk to you.

1330 N Broad Street, Globe, AZ 85501 (On the Old West Highway) (928) 425-7384

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88 Keys 104

Ace Hardware 62

Action Pawn 27

American Family Insurance 54

Animal Magnetism 74

Annas Petals 75

Arizona Eastern/ Genesee Wyoming ..... 43

Azteca Glass ......................................... 19

Best Western Copper Hills Inn ..............82

Billet Home Healthcare & Hospice 36 BLOOM 30

Blues Detailing 53 BRAVO 108

Bullion Plaza Gymnasium 82

Bullion Plaza Museum 69

Bulman Miles Funeral Services 63

Canyonlands 38

CAPSTONE 44-45

CedarHill Bungalow 99 Chamber 56-60,63-64,66-68

Chapter One Wellness 39

Chrysocolla Inn 81

City of Globe 14-16,18,20-22,24

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts 73

Cobre Valley Recreational Center 83

Cobre Valley Regional Medical 38

Coffee Bean 27

Connie's Convenience Store ................. 72

Copper State Sanitation ........................ 49

Courtesy Ford .......................................... 5

Crown Auto Glass 52

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology 29

Dairy Queen 31

DeMarcos Italian Restaurant 34

Diana Montgomery- Law 19

Discover Gila County 2

Earthmover Tires 48

Edward Jones 27

El Rancho Motel 83

Farm Bureau- Aimee Mundy 48

First Choice Lumber 50

First Interstate Bank 59 FMI 46-47

Gallery Gwendolyn 104

Geneva Financial - Loans by Holly 65

Gila County Fair 89

Gila Geologic 52

Gila Historical Museum 105

Gila House 25

Gila Monster Construction 6

Gila RV Park and Batting Range 104

Globe Downtown - Events ....................86

Globe Downtown Association 87

Globe Exterminators............................. 55

Globe Gym/Crossfit 17

Globe Miami Farmers Market ............... 92

Globe Miami Times 40

Globe Mobile Home Park

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