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Collecting eggs this little girl grabs another as she receives encouragement from a relative.
Roundup Photographer, Andy Towle, hard at work...?
“Our Windows XP is at the end of its life,” said de Szendeffy. “Support for ...
Marjorie Alberta Templeton
Christopher L. Blazer
Charles Neil Bott
Ron & Jen Paul
Don Engler Police chief
Dr. Cynthia Booth
The Forest Service has completed an unprecedented plan to use thinning and controlled fires to ...
Kristi Ford
Dee McCaffrey, an organic chemist and certified diet counselor, brought her talents for preparing healthy ...
A Scottsdale-based group has acquired this site for a medical marijuana dispensary and grow site. ...
Payson Veterans Town Hall meeting
Payson residents gathered recently at a workshop to discuss changes to the town’s general plan. ...
Proudly displaying their certificates and medals with Dave Bathke, Rose Walker, Jessica Shill, Landon Shill, ...
Chief Gary Hatch (right) explains to the audience the actions taken by Monet Walker and ...
A Forest Service supervisor stands amidst the smoldering aftermath of a controlled burn on the ...
Crown fires in an overcrowded forest kill almost every tree and can permanently change forest ...
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RILEY Riley and her buddy Mitch were surrendered due to the previous owner’s allergies. Riley ...
MOTLEY Motley is a gorgeous girl who is affectionate and easygoing. She gets along with ...
MANILA Manila is an easygoing girl who loves people. Right now, she is learning how ...
AVIVA Aviva is a sweet little girl who loves people. She is still adjusting to ...
BABE Babe is an outgoing girl who loves to play. She even gets a little ...
ACE Ace is super playful and loves people. He gets along with other dogs who ...
Payton Petersen contributed two singles in the Lady Horns' 12-4 win over homestanding Mingus.
Golfers from Elks Lodges around the state migrate to the cool country of Payson for ...
Women and men are both invited to play in mixed or matched foursomes in the ...
Roosevelt Lake is not quite ready for spring fishing. The winter runoff has deposited debris ...
The Easter Bunny became part of the celebration when pagan traditions were adapted by early ...
Youngsters who enjoyed the recent Christopher Creek egg hunt were (from left) Aliana Evans, 1; ...
Author Jason Harris participated in the recent Arizona Game & Fish Expo, which was attended ...
Winston Churchill
Children can collect eggs filled with candy and coupons for special prizes at the annual ...
The annual Resurrection Celebration in the Park will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 30 ...
The 16th Annual Egg Scramble, sponsored by the Town of Payson, will start at 9:30 ...
Gordon Canyon School, built by Jack Payne, is preserved in the Pioneer Village at New ...
At Whispering Hope Ranch (old Payne place) a burro is just one of the animals ...
Driving vacations are part of the American spirit. So pack of the car, load up ...
William John Hornung
Jason Christopher Myles Feather
Rick Melcher
Once again the Town of Payson is hosting a big community Easter egg hunt for ...
Gubernatorial candidate Fred DuVal spoke to Payson residents last week about the changes he believes ...
County Attorney Bradley Beauchamp believes tackling crime in Gila County means focusing on drug use.
The Owens Bros. Lumber sawmill once occupied the area where the Sawmill Theatres now stand.
Payson PetSmart staff and Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the store’s grand ...
GCC Annual Enrollment Trends FY 2009-13
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Some of the 200 people who attended the Women’s Wellness Forum applaud one of the ...
Board members sat in the audience but didn’t speak or respond to comments, mindful of ...
Highlighted by the Lady Horn’s dramatic come-from-behind 7-5 win over Estrella Foothills in the champion ...
With a Texas twang sweetened by years in Louisiana and standing on impossibly high heels, ...
Payson ordered this sign removed from roadside because it’s yellow and made of wood. Owner ...
Payson’s attempt to loosen restrictions on temporary signs and banners sparked a protest by business ...
Everybody kept their eye on the ball at the Gracie Haught Memorial Tournament and helped ...
Megan Wessel hits the base in one of the games that took the Lady Longhorns ...
The Lady Longhorns benefitted from the strong arm of pitcher Arianna Paulson, who was rock ...
The Payson High School 4x100 relay team stands with other honorees at the recent Chandler ...
The Payson Longhorns golf team has already earned a place in state play with wins ...
Lady Longhorn Ari Paulson pitching a winning game against the Lady Cowboys of Camp Verde.
Wilderness Aware guide Glenn Goodrich (above) guided an intrepid band of river runners down the ...
Nick McMullen celebrates after making the final out in a recent game at Payson Field.
After years of helping hard-pressed families find clothes for their kids, Kaitie’s Closet is now ...
John Miller
Marilyn Glascock
Glen Brooks
Artists of the Rim Gallery ribbon cutting
Kayla Woolwine
Dr. Patrick Harrison will talk about carpal tunnel and trigger finger at the 11:30 a.m., ...
Payson Community Garden director Roger Kreimeyer said 50 people attended the grand opening March 16. ...
Crystal meth
“... I urge legislators to take a step back and reflect upon the real, human ...
The cell phone rang again and again in the silence. No one answered. After minutes ...
A recent Students Against Distracted Driving (SADD) presentation demonstrated the dangers of texting and driving.
Lady Longhorn "Jules" Johnson firmly grasps the ball as a Lady Lobo base runner is ...
Nick McMullen
PHS players worked one-on-one and and in groups with campers attending Longhorn Fundamental Basketball Academy ...
Lady Longhorn Corey Barnett easily catches a pop fly in left field during the 7-3 ...
Ari Paulson winds up and throws another speedball during the Lady Horns game against the ...
Good Friday, March 29: service at 1:30 p.m., plus in the evening, Mount Cross will ...
Bunco games are planned at the Payson Elks Lodge at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23 ...
Naomi
Socks
Crown
Milo
Baxter
Sophie
This was a sure sign of spring outside of Christopher Creek Lodge Cabin 6 in ...
Visiting Christopher Creek during spring break were (from left) Simon Cordero; Kaydn Graff, 5; Mark ...
Buds are on the fruit trees, crocus are popping up as well as the daffodils ...
Payson High School sophomore Sean Self is a Rumsey skate park regular. He has been ...
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible murder at the Flowing Springs Campground ...
Here in Arizona, we a just a day’s drive away from any of California’s fine ...
High school students built a limited number of beds elevated high enough to be accessed ...
Area residents are coming together again this year to take part in the Payson Community ...
Lady Longhorn Taylor Peterson smacks one over the fence as both Longhorn softball and baseball ...
John (Jack) A. Miller
Glen A. Jaco
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Poof! a soap bubble magically turns to a puff of smoke, if you have it ...
These kids look very interested in this talk about dinasaur toothpaste, as Ari Paulson and ...
Heather Parks stretched this batch of “flubber” as she continued to knead it into shape ...
Zoe Wright pours soap into a clear liquid and exclaims that it changed the color ...
Taran Sarnowski and the Longhorns will take on the Snowflake Lobos at 5:30 p.m. today ...
Patrons of the new St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store chat with two volunteers.
Sue Hubenthal arranges some of the kitchen ware in the new St. Vincent de Paul ...
Willa talks with Lost Loves co-founder Elizabeth Stiller, a support group for people coping with ...
East Verde near Whispering Pines.
East Verde could be a great haven for trout.
Rim Country Regional Chamber Manager John Stanton (left) and Payson Mayor Kenny Evans (right) give ...
Founder Elizabeth Siller lights a candle of remembrance in meeting for people coping with unfathomable ...
Sisters Franchesca Brooks and Natasha DeWitt talk about the terrible impact of their mother’s suicide ...
The event’s keynote speaker is Abby Rike, whose inspiring story shows that even in our ...
If you haven’t been to the new St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at South ...
Alison Crabtree and Geoff Marcek
Jessalyn Marie Carpino - 2012 NAU graduate
Payson High School freshman Wyatt Chapman had a leap of 20 feet, 2 inches to ...
Spencer Herrera and Matt Davis of Payson High joined forces to finish first overall and ...
Tyus Sarnowski, No. 5, and the Blue Ridge baseman were on a collision course at ...
Konner Duran slams down the ball as the Blue Ridge baserunner sends up the dust ...
Donate food for chance to win original work of art.
The Democratic Women of Rim Country hosted grassroots activist Randy Parraz at a luncheon Tuesday. ...
Richard White, an attorney specializing in elder law with the firm of Jackson White, recently ...
Jennifer Baltz and Anne James are Cinnamon Twist. The duo will perform at The Journigan ...
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Blue
Cleopatra
Maddie
Bella
freda lee celebrates retirement
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Christopher Creek Homeowners Association is right around ...
That roar is more than water — it’s boulders and debris.
Flowing water
Members of the Shelby Scouts of Pack #7787 continue to work hard preparing their Derby ...
The Business Showcase offers a unique opportunity to learn about area business products and services. ...
The Mogollon Sporting Association has a rich history as a major sponsor of the annual ...
Dean Harpe sends his ball to the green of hole #1 against longtime rivals Show ...
Jefferey Kelley tees off on hole #1 against longtime rivals Show Low and Snowflake March ...
Kelsey Bossert tees off on hole #1 against longtime rivals Show Low and Snowflake March ...
Bruce Rasch took this picture of Comet Panstarrs with a 250 mm lens Tuesday looking ...
Roundup reader Ronald Peterson captured this image of Comet Panstarrs Tuesday night along Highway 260 ...
“If you’re here,” said Ron Holcomb patiently in the eerie silence of the dark, Journigan ...
A ghost-hunting team from PHXSPI spent Saturday night in an allegedly haunted Payson restaurant.
Team seeks clues to things that go bump in the night at Journigan House
Nature’s Harvest owner Sheelah Golliglee.
Police collecting evidence from Nature’s Harvest on Feb. 8.
“I know they’re here – and they’re not mean, but they throw stuff to piss ...
PHXSCI team members Lori Stockton, Jeanne Holcomb and Sakah Schaeffer talk to Journigan House owner ...
Sakah Schaeffer (center) watches as flashlights blink on and off as her aunt -- Jeanne ...
This smudge appeared in flour scattered on a table top, but PHXSCI team members decided ...
Tracy Sekandari, kneeling, chats with Roger Kreimeyer as she continues planting some new shoots in ...
The Payson Community Garden opens this weekend and still has plots available. The $60 fee ...
Tonto Basin Little Red School House
Spa resorts on land and sea offer numerous ways for guests to be pampered.
Peggy Martin
Women’s Wellness Forum - Abby Rike
Penny Navis-Schmidt
Mayor Kenny Evans
Dr. Alan Michels
Abby Rike will share the story of her life, loss and recovery as the keynote ...
Four Peaks, taken from the Bush Highway.
Charles Jones
Business Showcase is Saturday
Bob Schmidt prepares tax returns on a computer for Joe and Pat Gage. The annual ...
Joe and Pat Gage answer questions as volunteer Bob Schmidt prepares their returns as part ...
John Buskirk and teammate Bubba Nielson were named to the All-State soccer first team by ...
Bubba Nielsen and the Longhorn track and field team finished in fourth place at the ...
The baseball rivalry between Payson and Snowflake dates back to when the youths were 11- ...
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“Ascending to the highest point in Arizona in the cold of winter and deep snow ...
Father and son Morris and Kevin Brown recently spent two days snowshoeing up the frigid ...
They strapped on their iced-up snowshoes, made their way up a steep ridge, past the ...
Solveig “Sally” Myers is co-owner of the new Art Nook in the Swiss Village Shops.
Glenda Roark recently opened the Art Nook where her colorful abstracts and landscapes are on ...
Glenda Roark recently opened the Art Nook where her colorful abstracts and landscapes.
I pulled out my window scraper, paused a moment to mourn my lost gloves, then ...
Ice also regulates the climate — especially when it takes the form of the high, ...
Next morning I emerged — late as usual — to find my Jeep sheathed in ...
Officer Erik Axlund took the photo of the rollover accident on Highway 260.
Brandy Cline provided the shot of the DPS helicopter that rescued a couple from Tonto ...
Hundreds of people sampled dishes of Rim Country’s best chefs, including representatives of Zane Grey ...
Brandy Cline provided this photo of crews working to rescue a couple who drove into ...
Kenny Evans Payson mayor
Jazz concert draws a crowd.
Part of the Mogollon Rim viewed from Houston Mesa Road.
The event reported its first sell-out ever and marked the debut for new Head Librarian ...
Zane Grey, at Kohl’s Ranch, won the Best of the Best trophy.
The Payson Library’s annual fundraiser drew a record crowd to sample dishes prepared by PHS ...
The Payson Library’s annual fundraiser drew a record crowd to sample dishes prepared by Journigan ...
Smoking sliders won the Best of the Best prize for the Zane Grey Restaurant and ...
Water rushes from the large lake at Green Valley Park because of the recent downpour ...
Michael Swinney pleaded guilty to charges he built a fake bomb and robbed a Payson ...
A Taste of Rim Country
“I would like to see you convene a committee of teachers and students to keep ...
Brandt first started with Red Cross in 1952 at the age of 19 while living ...
Barbara Brandt (center) was recently honored by fellow Red Cross volunteers for her decades of ...
Katie Schouten (left) carded a 49 and Tod McCarthy (right) had a 54 in a ...
Four new teams have joined 16 returning teams for the annual Gracie Haught Classic softball ...
Pixie
Penny
Oreo
Newman
Moo
Levin
Layla
Kami
JJ
Foreman
Driftwood
Doritos
Day Day
Chikeeta
Charlie
Scott Robert Nelson
Highway 87 near Clints Well Friday, March 8.
Winter makes a comeback
First baseman Nick McMullen makes a catch in a game where he made big contributions ...
Payson High School’s Miguel Mendoza shows his winning pitching form in Longhorn’s 6-3 win Wednesday.
Longhorn batter Taran Sanowski connects during Wednesday’s surprising victory against Bradshaw Mountain, a much larger ...
Destry Haught and Mike Henderson
The lodge at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park has been undergoing renovations for years.
The students at Shelby School recently completed a successful canned food drive for Payson Community ...
Mallards, coots and wigeons are regular visitors to the lakes at Green Valley Park.
A recent storm damaged the Pine/Strawberry Thrift Shop, but the dining hall remains open during ...
The remains of the Arizona Mineral Belt Railroad consist of traces of roads to the ...
Travel through Eastern Europe and you will see countless castles, palaces, cathedrals and history.
Abby Rike, a participant in the 2009 Biggest Loser contest will be the keynote speaker ...
Chris Taylor the chef at the Zane Grey Restaurant at Kohl’s Ranch Lodge, is a ...
Gerardo Moceri of Gerardo’s Firewood Cafe has been a regular at Taste of Rim.
Jeremy Prest, the chef at Miss Fitz 260 Cafe, will be sharing some of the ...
The Historic Journigan House chefs will share their wares and a bit of the atmosphere ...
The Randall House chef will share their wares and a bit of the atmosphere from ...
Quilt-a-Thon
Camping
The Payson Rodeo Committee volunteers help put on Payson’s two annual rodeos, including the May ...
Bette Whetten
Christopher Alan Johnson
The Randall House in Pine plans to offer one of its signature salads at the ...
Chef Chris Taylor of the Zane Grey Restaurant at Kohl’s Ranch will be participating in ...
Payson Mayor Kenny Evans and Big Lots district manager Jason Jacobs cut the grand opening ...
Roger Kreimeyer
Taylor Petersen
Randall House salad
A dog named Brownie.
Screen Capture of a newscast scene from the movie "V is for Vendetta"
“... The Democrats and the Progressives want to destroy you...We should have cut the 98 ...
PUSD’s Dr. Barbara Fitzgerald
The Pinyon Pines that mingle with juniper to dominate the scenery of Rim Country have ...
The projected rise in the length and severity of drought could devastate the pinyon pine ...
People who attended the Republican Party’s Lincoln Day luncheon heard Rep. Paul Gosar praise the ...
Top Longhorns Tanner Hintze, above, and Guillermo Lopez, were also ignored in voting by coaches ...
Lady Longhorns Arissa Paulson, left, and Chioya Hill, right, were among the finest players in ...
Lady Longhorn Chioya Hill is among the finest players in Section III and looked to ...
Lady Longhorn Arissa Paulson, is among the finest players in Section III and looked to ...
Taylor Peterson
Flood damage to the Pine Strawberry Thrift Store is almost all repaired and a grand ...
Best Dentist Dr. Charles Beier “Be honest, be real,” that is the motto and the ...
Best Barber JJ’s Barber Shop Known for their men’s haircuts, owner Juan Jimenez said they ...
Best Doctor Dr. Alan Michels Dr. Alan Michels says “It’s just caring generally for people. ...
Best Bartender Sal Mercado It would not be a Best of Award ceremony without Sal ...
Best Payson Councilor Su Connell Su Connell is the only woman on the Payson Town ...
Best Star Valley Councilor Paty Henderson Paty Henderson has won best Star Valley Councilor three ...
Best Law Enforcement Officer Donny Garvin “I appreciate the public’s support,” said Sgt. Donny Garvin ...
Best Firefighter Bob Lockhart Payson Fire Marshal Bob Lockhart said no one was more surprised ...
Best Realtor Paul Bates Paul Bates said “I am shocked. I didn’t even vote. It’s ...
Best Best Nail Tech Robin Weaver She’s a Payson native who has been doing nails ...
Best Beautician Juliedon Petersen Juliedon Petersen of Colorz Salon was thrilled to take home the ...
Best Masseuse Shannon James Shannon James of From Head to Toe Essentials has worked in ...
Best Accountant Lisa Taylor Third-year winner Lisa Taylor of Taylor Accounting and Tax says she ...
Best Chiropractor Dr. Chuck Williams Dr. Chuck Williams has practiced for 17 years in Payson ...
Payson Roundup marketing consultant Bobby Davis served as master of ceremonies for the Best of ...
Best Local Music Band Junction 87 Together eight years, Billy Ichida, Jim Norman and Bob ...
Best Steak Dinner Diamond Point Shadows Manager Jennifer Blanchard says that the steak house has ...
Best Mexican Food Restaurant and Best Margarita El Rancho Restaurant Heather Watson general manager and ...
Best Sandwich and Best Salad Cedar Ridge Restaurant When executive Chef Rick DePhilippis put the ...
Best Bar and Best Hamburger Buffalo Bar & Grill The Buffalo has dominated this category ...
Best Lunch Restaurant Macky’s Grill Macky’s Grill owner Greg Day said “If you think our ...
Best Radio Station KMOG KMOG disc jockey Brandon Iron attributes the station’s continued success to ...
Best Pet and Feed Store Payson Feed and Pet Supply Owner Connie Agnes won’t take ...
Best Long-Term Care Facility Payson Care Center Big things are in store for Payson Care ...
Best Computer Repair Computer Guys Manager John Taft said, “We appreciate this award. It reflects ...
Best Meat Retailer Charlie’s Old Fashion Sausages & Fresh Meats Charlie Adcock opened Charlie's Old ...
Best Health Club Club USA Health & Fitness Club USA manager and trainer Karis Zimmerman ...
Best Cell Phone Store Payson Wireless Payson Wireless manager John Griffith said, “It’s about customer ...
Best Car Dealership Chapman Auto Center While Scott Andrus has only worked as a salesperson ...
Best Bank Institution Chase Manager Andy Strader said, “I have amazing employees — and customers.” ...
Best Florist Payson Florist & Gift Shop Although Payson Florist is well known in town ...
Best Financial Services Kevin Dick Investment Management Group When asked the secret to his nearly ...
Best Pharmacy Walgreens Walgreens Pharmacy Manager Cliff Wilembrecht said, “We lost a tough contract last ...
Best Insurance Agency Crabdree Insurance & Financial Services “Treat people the way you want to ...
Best Antique Shop Granny’s Attic Winning the Best of Award is nothing new to Granny’s ...
Best Grocery Store Safeway Safeway Manager Dan Dillon said “the key is the people that ...
Best Automotive Repair Fletcher’s Tire & Auto Fletcher’s has won the “best of” award repeatedly. ...
Best Gas & Convenience Store Maverik Maverik has won the award eight years in a ...
Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware & Nursery Ace manager says the key to surviving the ...
Best Thrift Store Time Out Manager Charlotte Beilgard attributes their success to quality donations. Beilgard ...
Best Art Gallery Down the Street Art Gallery The owners of Down the Street Art ...
Best Thing Not Listed The Weather Brilliant springs, lazy summers, crisp falls, mild winters — ...
Best Historic Site Tonto Natural Bridge State Park RUNNERS-UP: Strawberry School House
Best Town Department Payson Fire Department Fire Marshall Bob Lockhart said residents voted Payson Fire ...
Best Sunday Afternoon Family Entertainment Venue Sawmill Theatres Sawmill Theatres has six screens and shows ...
Best Non-profit Organization Time Out Inc. “We are a great part of the community and ...
Best Place to Meet Singles Buffalo Bar & Grill This is not the first time ...
Best Hotel Majestic Mountain Inn Majestic Mountain Inn’s Brenda Long said the honor “reflects a ...
Best Place to Fish Green Valley Park Payson Town Councilor Su Connell accepted the Best ...
Best Place to Hike Best Day Trip Tonto Natural Bridge Derek Shreiner, president of Friends ...
Best Business Person Mike Conklin, PostNet “It’s a compliment to the people who work with ...
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino With nearly 2,000 people walking through the doors of the Mazatzal ...
Green Valley Park Lake sunset
Jim Quinlan
Rory Huff
Shirley Dye
Barbara Underwood
Appliance and metal ‘free day’ at landfill
Firefighters will be going door-to-door Saturday, March 2 handing out free smoke and carbon monoxide ...
Margo Lessard-Morphis decorated a kite for display at Down the Street Art Gallery’s Kite Night ...
Donn Morris decorated a kite for display at Down the Street Art Gallery’s Kite Night ...
Tom Brown started volunteering for the Payson Police Department in 2001. Depending on the week, ...
Culinary student Dallas Walker chuckles as one patron boldly says “I want one of every ...
Ayden Ormand looks carefully and sniffs skillfully at all of the desserts before deciding which ...
Danielle Dorsey smiles broadly as she tries to make up her mind what dish to ...
One table is completely taken over by a large group as they station themselves in ...
Eula Bower
Ruth Harris
Kay Jenkins
Landon Lefler is caught by surprise as he exclaims his dis-approval of an offhand remark ...
Lexy Turlukis steadies her cupcake as she begins her decorating.
Hali Baroncini shows off her finished cupcake and smiley face.
Landon Lefler (left) watches as Lexy Turlukis concentrates on getting her grass just right
Kathy Prentice and her dog Ranger invite you to stop by Once Upon a Time ...
Once Upon a Time Antiques at 616 S. Beeline Highway is neatly packed with pictures, ...
Bear
Chewie
Serena
The Rim Country Classic Auto Club (RCCAC).
The food line was long and serpentine, but everyone chatted with their neighbors and the ...
Roundup readers voted Mazatzal Casino the Best Business
Department of Public Service Officer Tiffany Harold patrols 150 miles of highway, trying to prevent ...
Department of Public Service officers in the Payson substation prepare for a shift change. State ...
DPS Officer Tiffany Harold often lets speeders pass to focus her attention on distracted drivers ...
DPS Officer Tiffany Harold stops a driver on Highway 87.
Pole vault coach Bo Althoff looks on as an aspiring jumper gets a feel for ...
Bo Althoff is the pole vaulting instructor for the PHS track team, he and others ...
Morgan Chilson
Michelle Schatz
Caitlin Harold, a 9-year-old member of the Payson Gun Slingers youth trap and skeet club, ...
Matthew and Gunner Nelson
Diamond Point viewed between Ponderosa Pine trees
John Merlin and Frances Ruth Nelson
Travis Baxley, Supervisor of Gila County Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit, gave demonstrations with the dogs ...
Kids Feeding Kids will begin on April 1at the Fossil Creek Ranch and Creamery in ...
Arnold Stonebrink
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