News from our neighbors

Most of the Rim closed due to very saturated soil
March 19, 2010
We are beginning to enjoy a spring-like warm up and much of our snow is all but disappeared. Only in areas where the sun hardly ever hits, snow still makes its presence. Still there is a sigh of relief the major winter storms and deep snows have past.
News from our neighbors
Around the Rim with stories, news and events from Pine-Strawberry, Christopher Creek and Tonto Village.
More News from our neighbors
For the love of Horses
Women help riders gain experience, confidence
March 19, 2010
Pint-size McKenzie Randall held the reins of a tall horse, her tiny frame inspiring incredulousness.
Library director’s talent goes beyond books
March 19, 2010
Terry Morris’ talents aren’t limited to her work as director of the Payson Public Library.
Spay and neuter is only solution
March 19, 2010
Well, it’s official — spring has sprung. The tulips are in bloom, the trees are budding out, the desert is gorgeous, and everyone but us has “sprung forward.”
Wellness forum encourages, inspires
March 16, 2010
Encouragement and inspiration were at the heart of the 12th Annual Women’s Wellness Forum — and close to 300 women were the recipients of all the great information provided by the presenters and keynote speaker Ali Vincent.
Deaths shadow condors’ long comeback tale
Lead poisoning claims three Grand Canyon condors out of wild flock of 74
March 12, 2010
The dreaded signal sounded just after Christmas — the sustained tone that indicated Condor 127 had stopped moving. Word passed quickly through the tight ranks of the small team of biologists that have labored for the past decade to re-establish condors in the wilds of the Grand Canyon, from a release site atop the Vermillion Cliffs.
Spring brings puppies, kittens by basket full
March 12, 2010
With spring right around the corner, there are so many things to look forward to. All the rain and snow we’ve had this winter are going to bring beautiful desert flowers and, hopefully, dramatically reduce the threat of wildfires.
Challenge: Can you spell better than a fifth-grader?
March 5, 2010
The Rim Country Literacy Program (RCLP) is inviting businesses, clubs, organizations, church groups and others to participate in its annual Community Spelling Bee in March.
Women’s Wellness Forum is March 13
March 5, 2010
Since its inception 12 years ago, the goal of the annual Women’s Wellness Forum has been to get women — the primary caregivers — to take time to give themselves some special care.
Cat adoption special offered this month
March 5, 2010
Well, the house is full at the Humane Society of Central Arizona shelter. We have so many beautiful animals just waiting for a chance to start a new life. We have a dog for every lifestyle — from someone to just sit quietly with you, to someone who’ll happily run 20 miles per day with you.
Taste best of Rim Country
Chefs offer up specialties to benefit Payson library
March 5, 2010
Payson will be a foodie’s Mecca this weekend. Fans of good food and culinary adventurers descend on the Payson Public Library Saturday night to sample the showcase wares of professional and aspiring chefs of the Rim Country.
Good food at annual Taste of Rim helps library
March 2, 2010
The support of Rim Country residents and visitors for the Payson Public Library has never been more important. So, get your tickets now for this weekend’s Taste of Rim Country at the Payson Public Library.
Service offers teen direction
February 26, 2010
Facing an uncertain future after a rocky road through high school led him to few job prospects afterwards, Dugan Eckstein decided to make a change he could be proud of — he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
Hooked on the mystery and the awe
Parks, monuments and museums mount an extravaganza of archeological events in March
February 26, 2010
I sit in the sandstone ruins tucked beneath a Sierra Ancha cliff face as the sun dies, dabbing idly at the drip of blood on my arm. I put my finger to my tongue and taste the iron. It would make good paint — outlive me by 1,000 years — if I had a little prickly pear juice and some nice, crushed hematite.
Gallery of great pets for adoption
February 26, 2010
Once a month, the Humane Society of Central Arizona will present a photos-only
Saving lives one disaster at a time
February 19, 2010
The smell of death permeates the rubble. He can’t escape it, but the surrounding heartbreak pulls in Payson resident Randy Roberson. He needs to help.

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