Stout's Hotel Officially Historic Place

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...

Monsoon Awareness from Gila Bend Fire Department

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 ...

Mayoral Proclamation for 'American Pride Month'

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...

Fireworks Safety Message from Gila Bend Fire Department

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...

Adopted Final Budgets for FY 2021/22

Fiscal Year 2021/22 Final Budget adopted by the Gila Bend Town Council on June 29th, 2021.

Old Highway 80 Recognized As "Historic"

“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...