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Tonto Rim Search and Rescue volunteers recently completed their annual polar bear training. Read more
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In a stark contrast, the two congressional representatives representing northern Arizona have taken opposite positions on the demonstrations t… Read more
Steve Christensen of Payson is the new supervisor for Gila County District 1, which was left vacant by the Dec. 10 death of Tommie Cline Martin. Read more
Gila County has set the pace for the state when it comes to moving through the COVID-19 risk groups with vaccination clinics to administer the… Read more
Tonto Rim Search and Rescue volunteers recently completed their annual polar bear training. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors met with representatives of its newly hired state lobbying firm, Policy Development Group Friday, Jan. 8.… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another temporary casualty — the 2021 63rd Annual Hashknife Pony Express Ride. Read more
As people that live in, or visit the Rim Country, we are fortunate to have many chances to enjoy Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources. Within … Read more
One of the last actions of the Trump Administration will be approval of a controversial land swap to allow a massive copper mine on land held … Read more
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve,” said Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more
Back in July, Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey floated a resolution that would add a line item in the budget for the nonprofit Payson Homeless &… Read more
Saturday, Jan. 16, the MHA Foundation will host a COVID-19 saliva testing blitz at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 9 a.m.… Read more
The Payson Tea Party hosts former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Ponderosa Bible Church,… Read more
Gila County Health & Emergency Management COVID-19 vaccine FAQ sheet: Read more
The second impeachment of President Donald Trump split Northern Arizona’s congressional representatives along party lines. Read more
On Saturday, Jan. 16, the MHA Foundation will host a COVID-19 saliva testing blitz at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints from 9:30 a… Read more
The Payson school board at a special meeting this morning will decide whether schools should return to in-person classes as planned on Jan. 19… Read more
Tonto National Forest this week launched a 5,200-acre thinning project to protect Pine, Strawberry, Whispering Pines, Washington Park and a ho… Read more
Four members of the Arizona congressional delegation including Rep. Paul Gosar voted to set aside the results of the state’s presidential elec… Read more
New cases of COVID-19 continue to surge across Arizona, throwing into harsh light the unexpectedly slow rollout of a new, high-tech vaccine. Read more
Residents of the Star Valley Motel and RV Park are struggling to avoid eviction in 30 days amidst a pandemic. Read more
The Payson town council will consider an ordinance to control panhandling at busy intersections, but such an ordinance would also limit campai… Read more
COVID-19 has brought ever-worsening infection, hospitalization, and sadly death rates to Arizona over the past weeks and months. Regional rura… Read more
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As people that live in, or visit the Rim Country, we are fortunate to have many chances to enjoy Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources. Within … Read more
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Janet Berchick, a health, physical education and personal finance teacher at Payson High School, is the recipient of $2,500 from the Desert Fi… Read more
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We live in a deeply divided state. Read more
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A guy (wildly handsome actor Michael Ealy) is having problems with his marriage. His wife (played by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and act… Read more
