Gila County has funds available to assist with utilities and rent for low-income households. Relief is available for … Read more
If the summer stays as hectic as the last week, then Tonto Rim Search and Rescue stands to have one of the busiest ye… Read more
Those living in Mesa del Caballo will soon have a smoother road to take through their neighborhood. Read more
Sometimes, generous pays. Read more
Do your youngsters love to color? Gila County Recorder Sadie Bingham and her staff invite children in the K-through-8… Read more
Restrictions on voting continue to make their way through the Arizona Legislature, as similar bills adopted by other … Read more
The prospects for safe, in-person classes continues to brighten — with new research on the limited spread of the viru… Read more
Forrest Gressley’s pet mine project fell into a pit of opposition at the April 5 Payson Planning and Zoning Commissio… Read more
The Town of Payson will perform sidewalk maintenance on Main Street beginning Friday, April 9 through the end of next… Read more
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of Gila County is asking the community to spread awareness an… Read more
Almost as soon as the county posted the openings, it was a sold out event for a COVID vaccination event in Pine-Straw… Read more
April is National Volunteer Month and the staff of CASA of Gila County expresses its appreciation for the men and wom… Read more
Gila County’s Homero Vela, assistant county manager, has worked for the last 18 months with partners on a strategic p… Read more
Jacob Fitzhugh worked on a mapping project for Community Development; others had summer assignments ranging from pool… Read more
Gila County Community Action Program’s once-a-month interagency networking group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,… Read more
A trial date has been set for a White Mountain couple who face charges after three children, including two of their o… Read more
The Town of Payson, Gila County and Green Valley Water have teamed up to sponsor a free electronic and household haza… Read more
The Payson council will have one of its own seated on the Rim Country Educational Alliance board. Read more
Payson Community Garden’s Bill Pitterle explains water scheduling and optimizing water-saving techniques essential to… Read more
Faced with the threat of a lawsuit, during its March 25 meeting, the Payson Town Council decided to keep two town cod… Read more
COVID-19 is quite the wily enemy — whether it’s the English, the Californian, the Brazilian — or even the Arizona strain. Read more
Payson schools spend about 13% less per student than the state average, according to the latest annual review of scho… Read more
“No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the legislature’s in session,” said either Mark Twain or newspaper… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) works hard to provide fun and unique fishing opportunities for anglers. … Read more
Electric and gas or propane relief funding is available now through Gila County’s Community Action Program, for local… Read more
Even if you’re an experienced parent, you’ll add to your child-rearing toolkit in the free series of Active Parenting… Read more
If you are in the job market or considering a career change, Gila County has new local jobs posted. Read more
The Arizona Legislature believes strongly in state’s rights. Read more
Carl Melford, head of Gila County’s Emergency Response Department, is grateful schools have been out during emergenci… Read more
After local recycling programs were canned due to people throwing all manners of household trash in the bins, Payson … Read more
There’s a lot of competition for thrift store shoppers in Payson but the Time Out Thrift Store might have hit on an i… Read more
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Gaming Director Junior Tinnin presented checks to seven nonprofit organizations at the Ma… Read more
More than 1,030 501(c)(3_ nonprofit organizations have registered for the 24-hour online fundraising event, Arizona G… Read more
Embry Health opened a public drive-thru testing location Tuesday, March 30 at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N. … Read more
When making a local call, gone are the days when you can simply enter the number. Read more
Electric, gas and propane relief funding is available now through Gila County’s Community Action Program for resident… Read more
The Rim Country community often comes together to support a worthy cause. Read more
While new gear may not guarantee you a record-breaking catch, it may up your fishing game. Read more
Health care officials this week urged Americans to continue to wear masks in public and avoid mass gatherings and hig… Read more
Forrest Gressley thought he had a solution to a problem that he’s stared at through his office window for years. Read more
This summer, Eastern Arizona College’s Payson campus is welcoming a new art instructor. Read more
Bob Odenkirk came to my attention with his leading role in the TV series “Better Call Saul,” a spin-off of the super … Read more
Payson Dermatology celebrated a longtime employee this week, rewarding her with a hefty bonus. Read more
Life in a small rural town can be quiet, maybe even boring, but that small rural life made one Pine-Strawberry studen… Read more
Payson Dermatology celebrated a longtime employee this week, rewarding her with a hefty bonus. Read more
Life in a small rural town can be quiet, maybe even boring, but that small rural life made one Pine-Strawberry student curious to see more. Read more
Legislation to boost state jobless benefits for the first time in 17 years cleared a crucial hurdle Tuesday. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors is discussing changes for the county fairgrounds in Globe at its work session, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 30. Read more
Declaring the COVID-19 pandemic under control and the need for restrictions over in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey is abolishing all the limits that… Read more
Munching a peanut butter sandwich at the Grand Canyon, I finally took a deep breath. Read more
If you’d like to know how bad this year’s fire season will be, Rim Country in January had fire conditions not normally seen until May or June. Read more
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Payson Event Center got an early start on a busy 2021 with a new rodeo over the weekend. Read more
The Biden administration has paused the fast-tracked land transfer to allow for a huge copper mine beneath Oak Flat near Globe, an area consid… Read more
A 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 30 work session of the Gila County supervisors includes an update on efforts to bring broadband internet service to … Read more
A man is facing attempted first degree murder charges after a shooting in Globe last week. Read more
Despite a fresh round of storms this week, the Arizona Department of Forestry has issued a warning to brace for another dangerous fire season. Read more
A couple lost their home Friday to fire while they were reportedly out of town celebrating their wedding anniversary. Read more
Researchers have started to answer some of the most vital questions with whether the current vaccines can smother the pandemic — providing 80%… Read more
The number of people lining up for COVID shots has started to dwindle, which means Gila County health officials have a whole new challenge, es… Read more
Aphids range in color from green to pink and black – feeding on soft new growth, and secreting sticky “honeydew” as they feed, which can spur … Read more
From the Roosevelt Lake bridge to the longest two-lane, single-span, steel-arch bridge in North America and the Mogollon Rim, there is plenty … Read more
The Rim Country Camera Club recently celebrated several members of the club being recognized at the 2021 Arizona Camera Club Council Spring Roundup. Read more
Despite the pandemic, the Payson Police Department increased its ranks and answered more calls for service than in years past. Read more
Payson has suffered the same rise in domestic violence during the pandemic that has plagued the nation — and the world. Read more
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The number of people suffering from mental illness going into the criminal justice system is mind numbing. Read more
A manufacturer that grew to a publicly traded company selling millions in ammunition every year is packing up their supplies and leaving Payson. Read more
As the baby boomers retire in larger numbers their need for financial security increases, while younger generations could start thinking about… Read more
The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association has not only decided to choose Payson as the location for a rodeo the weekend of March 27-28, t… Read more
Members of the Payson Fire Department recently visited the E-One Factory in Phoenix to make a final check of the first of two new engines for … Read more
The Town of Payson brings back the community Easter Egg Hunt — Eggstravaganza — Saturday, April 3. The free family event is from 9 a.m. to 11:… Read more
The Arizona Department of Transportation has released its tentative 2022-2026 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for pub… Read more
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Rim Country BBQ owner/general manager Robert Santoro said predicting how much barbecue they’ll sell each day isn’t an exact science. Read more
In the March 23 article entitled, “Council looks at removing sections of the town code,” the MHA Foundation did not participate in the Rumsey … Read more
While I fish all year, I really look forward to the first trout stockings of the year in Rim Country streams and lakes. Arizona Game and Fish … Read more
Chef Val Yeager has brought a new venture to Pine-Strawberry — gourmet meals at home, ready for you to heat and eat. Read more
The Payson Town Council has a dilemma — keep the town code as is or remove sections that codify two propositions that legal analysts believe u… Read more
While Rep. Paul Gosar spoke at the Gila County Republican Committee’s annual Lincoln Day Luncheon Saturday at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino, a… Read more
PHOENIX — More than 1 million Arizonans — approximately one in seven residents — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Doug Ducey an… Read more
The Payson Public Library reopened last week with limited hours, but has since expanded hours. Read more
Although we remain within an ongoing state of emergency declared and affirmed at the local, county, state and national level — that doesn’t st… Read more
PHOENIX — A Senate panel gave the go ahead for more people to bring loaded weapons into more places. Read more
Work continues to stabilize the slopes on Slate Creek Hill south of Payson, where a large landslide took out the highway many years ago and co… Read more
After a year and a half, the plans for a splash pad slated for Green Valley Park will sit on a shelf until the town finds a funding partner to… Read more
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Kara Rossini didn’t know what she’d find at the Payson Homeless and Homeless Veterans Initiative warming center, but she hoped someone would v… Read more
In the war against COVID-19, Gila County has seized the beachhead by vaccinating a higher percentage of residents than most of the country. No… Read more
Want to maximize your space, add a creative new dimension to your indoor or outdoor garden? Consider vertical gardens, which extend both your … Read more
Marie Fasano won two awards at the 2021 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest. Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has offered a $37,000 reward for information about the “suspicious” death of yet another Mexican gray wolf,… Read more
On March 11, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic (by W.H.O.). The U.S. changed in a blink of an eye. What, we have to stay at home? How wil… Read more
At Rim Country Health & Rehabilitation (RCH) the health and safety of our residents is our utmost priority. Read more
