GCSO: Deputies find 114 pounds of crystal meth
The Gila County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on Highway 260 on June 8th. Gila County, Arizona — Gila County Sheriff's Deputy During a traffic stop, officers discovered more than 100 pounds of crystal methamphetamine. Authorities revealed this. On June 8, GCSO officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 260. During the stop, officers […]
Tonto Creek Bridge over flooding zone opens in Arizona
The Tonto Creek Bridge in Gila County officially opened to traffic on Monday, June 17, after two years of construction and decades of outreach. The $25 million bridge opened at 9 a.m. Monday, Gila County Engineer Tom Goodman confirmed. The bridge connects the flood-prone west and east sides of the Tonto River, providing safe passage […]
Gila County drive-through donation drive is on March 16
Contributed article Gila County – Gila County Public Health and Community Services partnered with the Cobre Valley Homeless Coalition to collect non-perishable food, water and snacks along with socks, toothpaste and other essentials to assist homeless and low-income recipients . 16:00 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This is a “drive-through drop-off” event, where volunteers will be […]
Kanon joins Gila County Superior Court
Gila County Superior Court announced the addition of Chief Justice Johnson. Diana Cannon will be sworn in as interim judge on February 5, 2024. Judge Canon attended the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in May 2002. She was admitted to the Arizona Bar in October of that […]
AG asked to weigh in on Gila Countyâs regulation of short-term rentals | Arizona News
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AG asked to weigh in on Gila County’s regulation of short-term rentals
Gila County's regulation of short-term rental properties has drawn scrutiny from one of the county's Republican lawmakers, who has asked the attorney general for an opinion on whether the county is following a state law that limits regulation of local rental properties. . Late last year, the Gila County Board of Supervisors 16 page regulations […]
Gila County approves floodplain ordinance changes
Written by David Souders The Gila County Flood Control District Board approved various amendments to the county's floodplain management ordinance after a public hearing Feb. 20, marking the seventh time the ordinance has been amended since its enactment in 1986. There were no comments from the public at the public hearing. . The ordinance had […]
Fossil Creek needs road improvements to aid thousands of rescues
PHOENIX — Arizona lawmakers are calling on Sen. Mark Kelly to intervene in Gila County's “prolonged public safety crisis.” Arizona Rep. David Cook sent a letter to Kelly last week asking for support for Fossil Creek, which is popular with hikers and campers. Near the creek, he has 24 miles of dirt road near Route […]
Gila County Presidential Preference Election registration closes February 10
Contributed article/provided by: Gila County Recorder Gila County – Gila County Recorder Sadie Jo Bingham would like to remind Gila County residents that the deadline to register to vote for the 2024 presidential election is approaching. Deadline is midnight on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The new voter registration form is available to anyone who has […]
Happy Birthday to Gila County: Truly the ‘Heart of Arizona’
Submitted photo: Gila County Courthouse, circa 1888. Contributed article by Carol Broeder Gila County – Nicknamed the “Heart of Arizona,” Gila County’s location in the heart of the Grand Canyon State is just one of many reasons. With a population of 53,500 and an area of 4,796 square miles, Gila County enjoys Arizona's best combination […]
