The Telegraph Fire started June 4 south of Superior was at 165,740 acres as of Wednesday, June 16, according to the e… Read more
Payson schools are now scrambling to work out the details of the just-adopted plan to offer a four-day school week st… Read more
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a canyoneering accident at Horsetank Wash in the F… Read more
Drive up and take a look at Aviator Circle off Earhart Parkway in Payson in the Mazatzal Airpark. You no longer will … Read more
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly visited the Incident Command Posts (ICPs) of the Telegraph and Mescal fires Sunday, June 13. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved a tentative budget of $119 million for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 at its Jun… Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) have extended the deadlin… Read more
The community banded together to raise $4,100 for Emily Brice, who lost her food cart after a fundraiser for the home… Read more
There’s a group of people that have done more to protect Payson from wildfires than any other — the newly renamed Fir… Read more
We all know the signatures of an Arizona monsoon — intense dust storms and torrential rain — but how many of us truly… Read more
Peter Aleshire, consulting publications editor with the Payson Roundup, was recently awarded the Payson Lions Club Co… Read more
The deadline for submissions to the 2022 Rim Country Camera Club Charity Calendar is looming — The deadline has been … Read more
The Payson Town Council last week approved a roughly 24% water rate increase phased in over the next four years that … Read more
Mogollon Monster Mudda & Gladiator Challenge is Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19 at the Payson Event Center,… Read more
A $35 billion water infrastructure bill that passed the Senate with huge margins remains stuck in the House, caught i… Read more
Garry Moore and his neighbors were puzzled at the letter they received on Town of Payson stationery that invited them… Read more
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office has announced a “GO” evacuation notification for both the Dripping Springs area and … Read more
On June 9, before 9 a.m. three vehicles had an accident with injuries at the corner of Manzanita and Highway 260. Read more
The Payson School Board is happily confronting a shockingly rare dilemma. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors June 1 approved the distribution of FY 2020-21 Secure Rural Schools and Communit… Read more
Saying the current fires are just the beginning of problems, Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday called for a special legisla… Read more
A major APS project that frustrated motorists for three days last week by reducing traffic on a portion of State Rout… Read more
Until Sept. 30, the Tonto National Forest has gone into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions which ban all fires (wood and charc… Read more
With great anticipation and excitement the Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center welcomed Baby No. 1 into its … Read more
During an informal ceremony June 5 the Payson Lions Club awarded another $8,000 to acknowledge great work being perfo… Read more
Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert M. Brutinel appointed Gila County Probation Chief Steven Lessard as chair … Read more
Manuel Lucero IV, president of the Prescott Powwow and assistant director of The Museum of Indigenous People, is offe… Read more
As work progresses on Gila County’s new Payson Complex, officials have estimated the project should be complete by mi… Read more
The Star Valley Town Council is looking at how to spend its next round of Community Development Block Grant funds. Read more
As Gila County residents watch the Telegraph and Mescal fires and pray for those evacuating in the fires’ paths, they… Read more
Wednesday, June 9, two accidents closed Highway 87 for hours between the Highway 188 turnoff and the Mazatzal Casino … Read more
As work progresses on Gila County’s new Payson complex, officials have estimated the project should be complete by mi… Read more
New strains of the COVID virus are now widespread in Arizona, which could account for a worrisome increase in cases a… Read more
Payson schools will shift to a four-day instructional week when classes resume in August, despite wrenching pleas fro… Read more
There’s a new weapon in the arsenal against wildfire, but it’s a pilot program now. Read more
The Telegraph and Mescal fires in southern Gila County continue to burn out of control after charring more than 150,0… Read more
Lauren Dieball, of Payson, has received her Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration from t… Read more
I admit that I was initially excited about the Canyon Creek Hatchery (CCH) Gila trout propagation efforts because I w… Read more
Since 1979 Jane Hock has been throwing pottery in the best way. Completely practical, usable and delightfully artisti… Read more
Two fires near Globe exploded over the weekend, cutting off routes to Rim Country and the White Mountains and forcing… Read more
Many students can’t wait for the last day of school each year. Read more
For six years Arizona Professional Writers has presented the Payson Book Festival, Inc. This year on Saturday, July 1… Read more
This year’s Payson Farmers Market has more than ever to offer. Read more
For six years Arizona Professional Writers has presented the Payson Book Festival, Inc. This year on Saturday, July 17 the festival showcases … Read more
This year’s Payson Farmers Market has more than ever to offer. Read more
For any business owner who has wished for a crystal ball, the Town of Payson now has one — the SizeUp Payson online data portal. Read more
The Pine and Payson public libraries launched summer reading programs last week. The theme for the “official” reading program is Tails and Tal… Read more
Arizona has issued a list of “protected waters” that includes almost every flowing stream in Rim Country and the White Mountains. Read more
Gila County Superior Court Administrator Jonathon Bearup has announced Gila County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chambers recently received honor… Read more
Residents living in and around the Payson can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, se… Read more
An abundance of fresh vegetables generously distributed to neighboring communities off the rez one year ago during the pandemic lockdown marke… Read more
The Payson school board will consider shifting the district to a four-day school week next year. Read more
There’s nothing like escaping the lights of the city, stepping out of your vehicle and being greeted by millions upon millions of stars. This … Read more
Payson High School graduated 135 seniors at services May 28 on the football field. Read more
The members of Tonto Rim Search and Rescue have completed more missions so far this year than in any year, and that’s without a central locati… Read more
Firefighters contained a wildfire on May 30 located south of Payson on Highway 87 near the Highway 188 Roosevelt Lake turnoff. Read more
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Richard Angrom learned if you’ve got to make an emergency landing on the highway, best to do it in Rim Country. Read more
The Gila County Drug, Gang, and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted a drug investigation in collaboration with the Gila County Sheriff’s Offic… Read more
The Senate still refuses to take up the House-passed Violence Against Women Act. Read more
In its four distributions of 2021 (January was snowed out), Kaitie’s Closet has served 100 children. Read more
Entries for the annual Rim Country Camera Club charity calendars are due no later than June 30 at midnight. Read more
A small brush fire, reported at milepost 265 on Highway 87 just south of Pine on Monday around 1 p.m., brought out the best in passersby. Read more
The Sons of the American Revolution presented Powell Place with an award Wednesday, May 19, for flying the American flag correctly. Read more
Electric and gas or propane relief funding is available now through Gila County’s Community Action Program, for local residents who meet low-i… Read more
Rep. Paul Gosar’s outspoken support for the rioters who briefly occupied the U.S. Capitol building in a recent congressional hearing has reign… Read more
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It was all hands on deck for Rim Country fire departments responding to a fire at a home on Monument Trail in The Knolls subdivision of Star V… Read more
Panhandlers on corners might seem annoying, but Payson Police Chief Ron Tischer proved they don’t cause accidents. Read more
State lawmakers are moving quickly to put the finishing touches on a $13 billion budget that features a $2 billion income tax cut skewed towar… Read more
The Payson council heard from two developers who seek alterations to the building code during its May 13 meeting. Read more
Payson and Hellsgate fire departments rushed to the Starbucks store off of Highway 260 at 7:38 a.m., Wednesday, May 26, to put out a fire. Whe… Read more
Gila County has new free COVID testing services. It will do COVID antibody testing as well as rapid COVID testing. Visit 600 N. Beeline Highwa… Read more
At its May 4 meeting the Gila County Board of Supervisors approved two law firms, Weagant Law Office, PLC, and Alexander Legal, LLC, to provid… Read more
In the past two years, target shooting in the Tonto National Forest has started 75 fires. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved two different grant applications by the Gila County Sheriff’s Office at its May 4 meeting. Read more
Kenny Evans feels helpless in the face of his daughter’s bouts with long COVID, which has left her gasping for breath, sleepless and suffering… Read more
While COVID-19 did not keep me from fishing, it did prevent Julia Randall Elementary and Rim Country Middle School kids from participating in … Read more
Payson schools’ annual end-of-the-year band concert was May 20 at Green Valley Park with both the middle school and high school bands performi… Read more
The Town of Payson started work on new sidewalk construction at Green Valley Park. The work provides a new handicapped accessible sidewalk and… Read more
Educators from Payson and Rim Country, Tonto Basin and Young, along with schools across Gila County were nominated for recognition as this yea… Read more
Mark your calendar and call or email Elsa for the website or conference call number ahead of the 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 10 Inter-Agency me… Read more
Even if you’re an experienced parent, you’ll add to your child-rearing toolkit in the free series of Active Parenting classes coached by Tawne… Read more
Are you a mechanic or vehicle equipment maintenance supervisor and looking for a new workplace with opportunities for advancement? Gila County… Read more
The Payson High School Class of 2021 graduates tonight, Friday, May 28 at ceremonies on the PHS Football Field. Read more
For 13 years the Payson Farmers Market has opened Memorial Day weekend, and this year is no different. Read more
May is mental health awareness month. “Anything we can do to improve mental health in our community will strengthen our community,” said Patty… Read more
Valley filmmaker Michael Jason Allen needed a boy for a role in his latest movie. Read more
Gone are the days that visitors to Green Valley Park would see Ernie or Bernie perched atop the willow tree on the big lake’s south side. Gone… Read more
