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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Notice of Possible Quorum

Public notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Mayor and Town Council may be present at the following events or functions:

Thursday, September 28th, 2023 @ 5PM

Formal signing of Sister Cities Letters of Intent between the Town of Gila Bend and the citie...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

Benders Pond Redevelopment Project 2023

The inaugural Phase I planning meeting to expand Benders Pond in Gila Bend was held on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), Arizona Deer Association (ADA), and the Town of Gila Bend have formed a unique partnership to expan...

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Posted on: October 29, 2018

Stout's Hotel Officially Historic Place

Stout's Hotel Lobby Front desk and main staircase looking towards pima street

The community of Gila Bend owes its existence to the circumstances of geography and the trails, rails, and roads that crossed southern Arizona, connecting California with destinations out east. Stout’s Hotel was built in phases between about 1916 and 1929...

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Posted on: July 7, 2021

Monsoon Awareness from Gila Bend Fire Department

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With the heart of Arizona’s monsoon season upon us, the Town of Gila Bend and the Gila Bend Fire Department would like to review with you some of the simple safety practices and local resources, which can help you minimize the potential dangers ...

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Posted on: July 2, 2021

Mayoral Proclamation for 'American Pride Month'

American Pride Month 2021 Proclamation

During a Council Meeting held on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021, Gila Bend Mayor, Chris Riggs, along with the support of the Town Council, stood up and proclaimed the entire month of July as 'American Pride Month' in Gila Bend as he read the proclamation into t...

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Posted on: July 2, 2021

Fireworks Safety Message from Gila Bend Fire Department

Firework exploding in dark sky with bokeh

Legal fireworks are safer than ever, in part because of stringent federal safety standards enacted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in 1976, however, according to the Gila Bend Town Code, Chapter 92, Section 92.16: The use, discharge, or ign...

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Posted on: October 29, 2018

Old Highway 80 Recognized As "Historic"

US 80, Gila Bend, Gila Station, 1930s Photo courtesy Dave Devine

“ARIZONA”S OLD US 80 DESIGNATED A STATE HISTORIC ROAD” 

Arizona’s Old US Route 80 was designated an Historic Road by the Arizona State Transportation Board. This is the first road to receive this designation...

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