One person received minor injuries in a one vehicle accident early yesterday morning at Calle De Loma and Cleveland Avenue.
Both drivers were cited after a two vehicle accident yesterday just before noon at Hunter and Ash. One was cited for a stop sign violation and the other was cited for speeding.
Globe Police are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred yesterday morning on East Boston Street.
A person was taken to the hospital after being injured by a horse yesterday morning on Bixby Road.
Two people were arrested by Globe Police last night after a domestic incident at Globe Mobile Home Park. 26 year old Brandy Clark and 22 year old Tawni Stewart were arrested for domestic violence/disorderly conduct.
30 year old Kimberly Keefee was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for possession of dangerous drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Miami Police arrested 19 year old Andrew Ballesteros for possession of a dangerous drug and drug paraphernalia.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Terry Gonzales and 19 year old Ramon Gonzales for trespassing at the Pinal Creek Water Treatment Plant on Highway 188.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Forest Closures-Black Mesa Ranger District
From Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests:
Continued rising temperatures, extemely dry forests, current wildfires on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and the forecast of possible dry-lightning in the area this week has prompted officials of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to impose additional Forest Closures.
Black Mesa District Ranger Dee Hines reported at a community of near 300 people Saturday night in Heber, “We will be closing the rest of the Black Mesa District, but have decided to keep some manageable areas open.” He added, “I need to stress that closures mean closures to all public. If private lands border “closed” national forest land, access is still prohibited.”
Closed to public access: All national forest system lands, roads and trails as they currently exist within the administrative boundaries of the Black Mesa Ranger District.
Areas that will remain open with fire restrictions include:
Black Mesa Ranger District Administrative Site and the Tall Timbers County Park
Camp Shadow Pines Organization Camp Permit Area, The Arizona Department of Public Safety Administrative Site, and the Heber Work Center
Canyon Point Campground
Sinkhole Campground, Willow Springs Lake Day Use Area, Willow Springs Boat Ramp, and Willow Springs Lake
Rim Top Trailhead, Rim Lake Vista Trail (NFST # 622) between the Rim Top Trailhead and mile Post #3.7), including the Military Sinkhole Vista, Rim Vista, and Woods Canyon Vista occurring,
Rim Campground
Woods Canyon Recreation Area including the following Campgrounds: Aspen Campground, Crook Group Site, Rocky Point Day Use (Picnic) Area, Spillway Campground, Spillway Group Site,Woods Canyon Group Site, Woods Canyon Dump Station, Woods Canyon Administrative Site, Woods Canyon Maintenance Area, Woods Canyon Lake, Woods Canyon Store and Marina, and the Meadow Trail (NFST # 505)
Trail (NFST # 505)
Mogollon Rim Visitor Center
Routes EXCLUDED from closure include (depicted within Exhibit B):
National Forest System Road (NFSR) 238 the entire segment of road from its junction with Hwy 260 to the Canyon Point Campground, including NFSR segments 238A and 238B which are campground loop roads.
Visitors to any of the sites that remain open are allowed to be in the developed site only. Walking, hiking, biking or other types of travel outside the boundaries of the “open” developed site is prohibited.
Current fire restrictions prohibit campfires, and coal, wood or charcoal fires, smoking outside of a vehicle or building, and discharging firearms. Fire restrictions and area closures will be rescinded when the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests receives sufficient precipitation to lessen the risk of fire.
Fireworks are always prohibited in national forests.
Forest Service Law Enforcement and other personnel will be patrolling forest roads and trails. “We ask that people be extremely cautious outdoors at this time, be aware of your surroundings and report all illegal activity to proper law enforcement authorities.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Wildfire on San Carlos Apache Reservation
Fire crews are battling a wildfire that broke out Monday on the San Carlos Apache Reservation near Stanley Butte. As of 9:00 last night, the fire was estimated to be between 1,000 and 1,200 acres.
A Bureau of Indian Affairs spokeswoman told ABC15 in Phoenix that the fire is primarily spreading north. No evacuations have been ordered yet but several ranch houses may be at risk in the future.
A Bureau of Indian Affairs spokeswoman told ABC15 in Phoenix that the fire is primarily spreading north. No evacuations have been ordered yet but several ranch houses may be at risk in the future.
Tonto National Forest Open July 4
Tonto National Forest officials say that even with closures and fire restrictions, the forest will be open for business on July 4. There are still plenty of recreational opportunities, from playing in the water at one of the lakes or rivers to camping in a cool pine forest.
But everyone who plans to visit public lands this weekend needs to know that fireworks are strictly prohibited on national forests. Recreational shooting is also banned throughout the forest under current restrictions. Officials say there have been six fire starts since April related to recreational shooting activities.
Only charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire grills and grates provided by the Forest Service in developed recreation sites on the Cave Creek, Mesa and Tonto Basin Districts. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed anywhere else on the forest.
There are two closure areas on the Tonto National Forest. One is on the northern boundaries of the forest and includes the towns of Pine and Strawberry. The other closure area is bound by Sunflower, Punkin Center, and Roosevelt and Saguaro lakes. Closure and restriction orders and maps are available on the Tonto National Forest website.
But plenty of campsites are open and tubing, rafting and boating is available at most Arizona lakes.
For more information call 602-225-5200.
But everyone who plans to visit public lands this weekend needs to know that fireworks are strictly prohibited on national forests. Recreational shooting is also banned throughout the forest under current restrictions. Officials say there have been six fire starts since April related to recreational shooting activities.
Only charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire grills and grates provided by the Forest Service in developed recreation sites on the Cave Creek, Mesa and Tonto Basin Districts. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed anywhere else on the forest.
There are two closure areas on the Tonto National Forest. One is on the northern boundaries of the forest and includes the towns of Pine and Strawberry. The other closure area is bound by Sunflower, Punkin Center, and Roosevelt and Saguaro lakes. Closure and restriction orders and maps are available on the Tonto National Forest website.
But plenty of campsites are open and tubing, rafting and boating is available at most Arizona lakes.
For more information call 602-225-5200.
Police Log
Gila County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Barney Absher and 20 year old Arlene Absher for disorderly conduct/domestic violence.
Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at the Community Center; criminal damage at a residence on 4th Street; and a theft at a business on Hagen Road.
Globe Police are investigating criminal damage at the Community Center; criminal damage at a residence on 4th Street; and a theft at a business on Hagen Road.
Missing Person
27 year old Wheatfields resident Briana Kolinek has been missing since 10:30pm Sunday. Briana was seen leaving the Miami Fast Stop in a red Pontiac Grand Am. She was to have called her sister or cousin to pick her up and has not made that call. She is also not answering her cellphone.
Witnesses reported that the driver of the Pontiac identified himself as “Johnny Martinez.” He is 30 to 35 years old with tatoos on both arms, 5’9” stocky build.
Briana was last seen wearing blue jeans, black shirt with a black belt and white tennis shoes. She is 5’6”, large build, brown hair and hazel eyes.
If anyone has any information please call the Miami Police Department at 473-2466.
Witnesses reported that the driver of the Pontiac identified himself as “Johnny Martinez.” He is 30 to 35 years old with tatoos on both arms, 5’9” stocky build.
Briana was last seen wearing blue jeans, black shirt with a black belt and white tennis shoes. She is 5’6”, large build, brown hair and hazel eyes.
If anyone has any information please call the Miami Police Department at 473-2466.
Obituary
Mary Lou Sanchez of Globe passed away Monday in Mesa. She was 92.
Visitation for Mary Lou Sanchez will be Saturday at 8:am at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 8:30 and Mass is at 9:00.
Visitation for Mary Lou Sanchez will be Saturday at 8:am at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Rosary is at 8:30 and Mass is at 9:00.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Learn About CAAR at Tuesday or Thursday Meeting
Central Arizona Animal Rescue invites the public to a meeting Tuesday from Noon until 1:00. The question and answer session will give you the opportunity to find out what the group is all about.
If you can’t attend Tuesday’s meeting, there will be another one on Thursday from 4 to 5:pm.
Both meetings will be at the Book Bank in Miami.
If you can’t attend Tuesday’s meeting, there will be another one on Thursday from 4 to 5:pm.
Both meetings will be at the Book Bank in Miami.
Supervisors Meet Tuesday
Gila County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 10:am. They’ll have a Public Hearing for an ordinance relating to the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas of Gila County.
The Supervisors will adopt the tentative 2011-2012 fiscal year budget and meet as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors to adopt the Library District’s tentative budget.
The Supervisors will also consider a Funding Agreement with the Arizona Department of Housing for $330,000 to help residents with housing rehabilitation.
The Consent Agenda includes approval of the Freeport McMoRan fireworks display on July 4.
The Supervisors will adopt the tentative 2011-2012 fiscal year budget and meet as the Gila County Library District Board of Directors to adopt the Library District’s tentative budget.
The Supervisors will also consider a Funding Agreement with the Arizona Department of Housing for $330,000 to help residents with housing rehabilitation.
The Consent Agenda includes approval of the Freeport McMoRan fireworks display on July 4.
Obituary
Sannie Russell of Peridot passed away Friday at San Carlos Indian Hospital. She was 91. She is survived by her son and 2 daughters.
The wake for Sannie Russell will be Friday at 5:am at San Carlos Miracle Church. The funeral is at 7:am.
The wake for Sannie Russell will be Friday at 5:am at San Carlos Miracle Church. The funeral is at 7:am.
Fireworks Prohibited on Federal Public and State Trust Lands
Government officials are reminding everyone that fireworks are always prohibited on federal public lands and state trust lands in Arizona. Dry conditions have also prompted fire officials to issue fire restrictions prohibiting the use of any flame—including smoking, wood and charcoal fires, welding and using firearms. Any spark has the potential to ignite a new fire.
For more information on current fire restrictions, visit wildlandfire.az.gov or call 1-877-864-6985.
For more information on current fire restrictions, visit wildlandfire.az.gov or call 1-877-864-6985.
Obituary
Rebecca Marie Martin passed away last week at her home in San Carlos. She was 53. She is survived by her husband Anthony; 4 children; 2 brothers; and 7 grandchildren.
The wake for Rebecca Martin will be Friday at 1:pm at the Martin residence. The funeral is Saturday at 2:pm in the Rice School Gym.
The wake for Rebecca Martin will be Friday at 1:pm at the Martin residence. The funeral is Saturday at 2:pm in the Rice School Gym.
Miami Council Meets Tonight
Miami Town Council meets tonight (Monday) at 6:30. There will be a Public Hearing on a Zoning Ordinance that would decrease the minimum separation requiremenmt for Medical Marijuana Facilities from 500 feet to 250 feet from the nearest residential zoning district.
Gila County Elections Director Linda Eastlick will give a presentation about redistricting and how citizens can participate in the process.
The Council will discuss the status of code enforcement efforts related to blight issues.
Councilmembers will consider an amendment to the contract with Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens to increase funding for the current fiscal year. They will also consider an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gila County relating to additional funding of the Senior Center transit program.
And the Council will vote on a Resulution asking the State Legislature to not further reduce the highway user revenue fund allocations to Arizona Cities and Towns.
Gila County Elections Director Linda Eastlick will give a presentation about redistricting and how citizens can participate in the process.
The Council will discuss the status of code enforcement efforts related to blight issues.
Councilmembers will consider an amendment to the contract with Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens to increase funding for the current fiscal year. They will also consider an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gila County relating to additional funding of the Senior Center transit program.
And the Council will vote on a Resulution asking the State Legislature to not further reduce the highway user revenue fund allocations to Arizona Cities and Towns.
Police Log
There were no injuries in a one vehicle accident yesterday morning on Highway 60 at Mile Post 278.
Last night Globe Police arrested 22 year old Jonathan McGee for a criminal damage offense that occurred on June 11.
35 year old Rebekah Mathews was arrested Saturday night at a traffic stop for an outstanding warrant and drug paraphernalia.
Officers are investigating a report of someone taking donated items from the Salvation Army; theft and criminal damage at a business on Ash Street; a stolen vehicle from East Sycamore Street; and damage to a mailbox at a residence on Cuprite Street.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal damage report taken at the Shamrock Bar; a burglary in the area of Four Star Mobile Home Park; a burglary in the area of Springfield Road; and a burglary in the area of Spruce Lane.
Miami Police arrested 34 year old Raynell Pizano on a failure to comply warrant for shoplifting.
Phoenix Police arrested 28 year old Whisper Garcia of Globe on a failure to appear warrant for forgery.
Last night Globe Police arrested 22 year old Jonathan McGee for a criminal damage offense that occurred on June 11.
35 year old Rebekah Mathews was arrested Saturday night at a traffic stop for an outstanding warrant and drug paraphernalia.
Officers are investigating a report of someone taking donated items from the Salvation Army; theft and criminal damage at a business on Ash Street; a stolen vehicle from East Sycamore Street; and damage to a mailbox at a residence on Cuprite Street.
Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal damage report taken at the Shamrock Bar; a burglary in the area of Four Star Mobile Home Park; a burglary in the area of Springfield Road; and a burglary in the area of Spruce Lane.
Miami Police arrested 34 year old Raynell Pizano on a failure to comply warrant for shoplifting.
Phoenix Police arrested 28 year old Whisper Garcia of Globe on a failure to appear warrant for forgery.
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