The next blasts on the US 60 Pinto Valley project are scheduled for next week. They will be on Tuesday and on Thursday (May 28) from 10:am until noon. Drivers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes following each blast. There may be brief delays at other times during those days.
Work will stop today (Thursday) at 2:pm for the Memorial Day weekend and will resume Tuesday morning at 5:30.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Kirkpatrick Revives Land Swap
US Representative Ann Kirkpatrick introduced legislation yesterday (Wednesday) that throws her support behind a controversial underground copper mine near Superior. Kirkpatrick’s support is considered vital to the project because she represents the area where the mine would be developed and because she is a Democrat. The mine already has the support of Republican Senators John McCain and John Kyl, but it needs bipartisan support in order to be approved by the Democratic-controlled Congress.
The proposed federal land exchange that is necessary for the development of the mine stalled two years ago after Kirkpatrick’s predecessor--Rick Renzi--became involved in a corruption scandal. It has also been blocked by environmental and Native American protests. The land contains cultural and religious sites that are sacred to the San Carlos Apaches and other Native American tribes.
Kirkpatrick says that for her it all comes down to jobs. She says the project could bring as many as 1,000 well paying jobs to the area.
Obituary
Michael James Thomas of Apache Junction passed away Monday at Cobre Valley Community Hospital. He was 57. He is survived by his companion; his son; 2 brothers; 2 sisters, including Janet Lucero of Globe; and 3 grandchildren.
Visitation for Michael Thomas will be Monday from 1 to 3:pm at Lamont Mortuary. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11:am at National Memorial Cemetery of Phoenix.
Visitation for Michael Thomas will be Monday from 1 to 3:pm at Lamont Mortuary. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11:am at National Memorial Cemetery of Phoenix.
Road Work Near CVCH Postponed Because of Weather
Chip sealing scheduled for today (Thursday) on Hospital Drive and yesterday’s scheduled consruction work on Hope Lane have been postponed until next week because of the weather.
Police Log
A 31 year old Gila County Jail inmate was arrested yesterday for assaulting a detention officer. Brandon Turner of Phoenix was charged with aggravated assault and threats and intimidation.
65 year old Joseph Raymond was arrested at a traffic stop for possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon.
22 year old Iroquois Sullivan was arrested on a warrant for possession of a dangerous drug and driving under the influence of drugs.
Globe Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Brice on a warrant for possesion of drug paraphernalia.
An officer took a report of a theft of money from a local fast food business.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at Miami High School.
65 year old Joseph Raymond was arrested at a traffic stop for possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon.
22 year old Iroquois Sullivan was arrested on a warrant for possession of a dangerous drug and driving under the influence of drugs.
Globe Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Brice on a warrant for possesion of drug paraphernalia.
An officer took a report of a theft of money from a local fast food business.
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at Miami High School.
Obituaries
Cleland Conwell of Globe passed away Monday at Odyssey Healthcare in Mesa. He was 92.
The funeral for Cleland Conwell will be Saturday at 10:am at Miles Funeral Services Globe.
Former Globe-Miami resident Rosita Lopez of Lakeside passed away Monday at Tall Pines in Show Low. She was 84.
Visitation for Rosita Lopez will be Monday at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and the funeral is at 10:00.
The funeral for Cleland Conwell will be Saturday at 10:am at Miles Funeral Services Globe.
Former Globe-Miami resident Rosita Lopez of Lakeside passed away Monday at Tall Pines in Show Low. She was 84.
Visitation for Rosita Lopez will be Monday at 9:am at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Rosary is at 9:30 and the funeral is at 10:00.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Asarco Settles With Arizona and Other States
The Arizona Daily Star reports that court settlements with the Asarco copper mining company will result in cleanups of three Arizona abandoned mine sites. Asarco has agreed to pay the state $23 million for the cleanups.
A second settlement will give the state ownership of four miles of land along the San Pedro River, allowing the Game and Fish Department to protect endangered wildlife there. The land is valued at about $4 million. It is meant to compensate the state for contamination of the river from nearby mines.
Two of the abandoned mine sites are near Patagonia. The other is in Sacaton, northwest of Casa Grande.
Arizona is one of 11 states involved in settlements with Asarco, filed last month in US Bankruptcy Court in Texas.
Chip Sealing on Hospital Drive
Chip sealing will be done tomorrow (Thursday) near Cobre Valley Community Hospital on Hospital Drive and from Hospital Drive to US 60. Flagmen will be at the site and there will be detours. Gila County Public Works Division asks you to be alert for traffic pattern changes.
Lee Kornegay Awards Assembly
Instead of eighth grade promotion exercises, Lee Kornegay Junior High School is having an awards ceremony tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:am. The assembly will honor both seventh and eighth grade students.
Walmart Agrees to Monitor Prices
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has announced a $1 million settlement with Walmart.
Between 2001 and 2006, Walmart paid more than $450,000 in fines for failing price accuracy inspections conducted by the Arizona Department of Weights and Measures. Goddard brought the lawsuit in 2006 to require the company to fix the problems that led to the failed inspections and to provide more reliable pricing for consumers.
Walmart has agreed to appoint an independent monitoring company to conduct price accuracy and price posting inspections at 40 of its Arizona stores every year for three years. If a Walmart store fails an inspection, it will pay the state a fine and the store will be re-inspected until it passes.
Police Log
Globe Police arrested 21 year old Edgardo Martinez at a traffic stop yesterday. Martinez had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on charges of hindering prosecution, and possession and use of marijuana. Two juveniles were given referrals for possession of marijuana.
68 year old Norman Medlin was arrested yesterday for being disorderly at a business on Hospital Drive.
Miami Police arrested 46 year old David Stenhouse for criminal damage and disorderly conduct/domestic violence.
A Gila County Sheriff’s deputy took a missing person report at a residence on Mayss Street. John P. Lyman hasn’t been seen since Monday at the Diversion Dam.
68 year old Norman Medlin was arrested yesterday for being disorderly at a business on Hospital Drive.
Miami Police arrested 46 year old David Stenhouse for criminal damage and disorderly conduct/domestic violence.
A Gila County Sheriff’s deputy took a missing person report at a residence on Mayss Street. John P. Lyman hasn’t been seen since Monday at the Diversion Dam.
Hope Lane Closed Today for Construction
Gila County Public Works announces that Hope Lane will be closed today (Wednesday) until 4:00 between Russell Road and the hospital. They ask that you please be careful and obey posted traffic signs when traveling near the construction area..
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