Globe local news summary

Police Seek Public Help in Flood Recovery Efforts

City Establishes Debris Collection Sites for Flood Recovery Efforts

Council Backs Hospital’s Bid for Medical Transport Service

Kismet Foundation to Donate, Maintain Downtown Dog Waste Stations

City Puts New $700,000 Sewer Jetter Truck into Service

Downtown Historic Building Gets Green Light for Facelift

County Leaders Push for Federal Funding in Washington D.C.

Police Seek Public Help in Flood Recovery Efforts

GLOBE — The Globe Police Department is requesting community assistance in ongoing flood response efforts, asking residents to submit photos and videos of recent storm damage through the city's TIP 411 mobile app to aid in damage assessment and recovery planning. Police are also urging residents to immediately report any overdue or unaccounted persons by calling the non-emergency dispatch line at (928) 425-4449, emphasizing that public cooperation is essential for maintaining community safety and ensuring rapid emergency response in the aftermath of the flooding event.

City Establishes Debris Collection Sites for Flood Recovery Efforts

GLOBE — The City of Globe has opened four debris collection sites to assist residents and businesses with flood cleanup efforts following recent flooding. Roll-off containers have been positioned near El Ranchito, Globe Public Library, and Highway 60 Motors, while a designated drop-off location has been established at the dirt lot below the Fields/Skate Park. City officials emphasize that mud should not be placed in the containers, which are specifically intended for flood debris, damaged materials, and general cleanup items. Residents are asked to use the locations responsibly to ensure the sites remain safe and accessible for all community members participating in the recovery process.

Council Backs Hospital’s Bid for Medical Transport Service

GLOBE - The Globe City Council voted to formally support a request from Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (CVRMC) to operate its own medical transport service for inter-facility transfers. CVRMC officials explained the service would be used to move patients to other hospitals for specialized care, freeing up beds locally and ensuring patients don't miss opportunities for treatment due to delays. The council's letter of support is for an amendment to the hospital’s Certificate of Necessity, which would allow its Kearny-based ambulance to perform these transfers. Fire Chief Gary Robinson noted that this would also help keep local 911 emergency resources, which are often taxed, available within the community rather than being tied up on long-distance, non-emergency transports.

Kismet Foundation to Donate, Maintain Downtown Dog Waste Stations

GLOBE - Downtown Globe will soon be cleaner and more pet-friendly thanks to a new initiative from the Kismet Foundation. The local non-profit proposed donating and installing eight pet waste stations in high-traffic downtown areas. The project comes at no cost to the city, with the Globe Rotary Club sponsoring all eight stations. Juliana Powers of the Kismet Foundation presented the plan, noting the stations will encourage responsible pet ownership and enhance the beautification of the downtown core. The council expressed full support for the project.

City Puts New $700,000 Sewer Jetter Truck into Service

GLOBE - The city’s Public Works department has received a vital new piece of equipment: a vacuum/jetter truck costing approximately $700,000. The truck, which was on display before the meeting, will allow city crews to proactively clean and maintain sewer lines, a task that previously required renting similar equipment at a cost of around $5,000 per use. The purchase, which was made in a prior budget cycle after a wait of over a year for delivery, is expected to save taxpayer money and improve the city’s ability to manage its wastewater infrastructure.

Downtown Historic Building Gets Green Light for Facelift

GLOBE - The council, sitting as the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, approved a series of exterior upgrades for the building at 669 North Broad Street. The property owner received permission for new exterior paint colors, replacement of upper-level windows with a historically sensitive design, new exterior lighting, and a new wall sign. The project is another step in the ongoing effort by local property owners to renovate and revitalize historic buildings in the downtown district.

County Leaders Push for Federal Funding in Washington D.C.

GILA COUNTY - Supervisor Steve Christensen reported on his recent trip to Washington, D.C., where he advocated for the full funding of two critical federal programs: Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools (SRS). Christensen stated that Gila County relies on approximately $4.5 million from PILT and $1.5 million from SRS, describing them as federal obligations, not handouts. He expressed frustration that county representatives must continually lobby for these committed funds, which he called "virtually insulting." During his trip, Christensen met with eleven congressional offices, including Reps. Eli Crane and Paul Gosar, to urge the restoration of program funding and stress its importance for the county’s budget.

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