The number of compelling applicants for the vehicle Payson Tire Pros and Automotive business was giving away overwhel… Read more
Today marks the start of a new year on the calendar, but you won’t find Craig Triphahn jumping for joy just yet. Read more
Anyone opening a new business knows the dedication it takes to succeed. Read more
Somebody once told Dan Curtis there weren’t enough customers in Payson to support his idea of opening a flooring company. Read more
Brian Bowman opened Payson Tire Pros and Automotive in 2013 focused on becoming an integral part of the Rim Country c… Read more
Longtime friends Jeremy Stensland and James Haviland moved from South Dakota to the Valley in the mid-90s. Read more
Pulse Combustion Systems (PCS), a spray drying and pulse combustion dryer manufacturing company in Payson, received a… Read more
Kelly Giurbino knew she faced a challenge when she started her career as a Realtor in her early 20s in California in 1985. Read more
For those pining for the Payson Farmers Market, miss it no more for coming Nov. 10 the market will return, but with a… Read more
Brenda Case greeted drivers as they pulled into the Payson High School parking lot for Saturday’s Fall Business Expo … Read more
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality recently honored the Waste Management Payson Transfer Station with a … Read more
You won’t zip line over the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino parking lot like you may have at the Rim Country Regional Cha… Read more
To celebrate Halloween, Photo Mojo, 804 N. Beeline Highway, Suite B, is hosting a special window display in the Swiss… Read more
Empanadas have arrived in our little hamlet and in varieties that will surprise and delight. Read more
The Center for Fiduciary Studies has awarded Kevin Dick of KDI Wealth Management the Accredited Investment Fiduciary … Read more
Craig Triphahn got the news he was looking for last week when the Arizona Department of Health Services released enco… Read more
Kathy James took a part-time job at the Payson Subway in December 1991, shortly after moving to Payson from Tucson. Read more
Heather Oberg, Eric Pilapil and Joe Mietzel met when they lived in Southern California three decades ago. Read more
Starting a new job always presents challenges. Read more
Ray Pugel is the trailblazer for a new trend in Payson housing — tiny homes for retirement or vacation living. Read more
Chris Smith Investments, located at 112 W. Main St. in Payson, has merged with Wilde Wealth Management Group, an inde… Read more
Craig Triphahn tried to think of a way to generate revenue after the lights went out at Sawmill Theatres. Read more
The Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in conjunction with the Tonto Apache Tribal Health Services recently completed its ma… Read more
Larry Baker and Richard Crowe didn’t plan on operating two antique stores in Pine. Read more
An idea popped into Bret daCosta’s mind one night as he threw out leftover spaghetti. Read more
Gary Brin recently opened The Hot Pastrami and Corned Beef Guy food stand in Pine. He operates under a canopy next to… Read more
The Payson Main Street Merchants Guild geared up at their Aug. 3 meeting to plan for the second annual Olde Main Stre… Read more
Cindy and Jerry Diehl can frame anything you bring to them at Cornerstone Frames from pictures to memorabilia. Read more
John Wiechmann started his Tub Guy Porcelain & Fiberglass Repair business in Payson 22 years ago this month becau… Read more
It’s been decades since anyone lived in Henry Sidles adobe on Main Street, but that’s just about to change ... so lon… Read more
Caleb Wood started working for his father full time in the plumbing business when he was just a teen. Today, he owns … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt businesses around the globe. Read more
Bar owners from around the state are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule that Gov. Doug Ducey does not have the … Read more
Gail and Rodney Dahlman dreamed of relaxing and spending quality family time in their retirement. Read more
With the jump in COVID-19 cases in Gila County — and Payson — masks in public are mandatory. Read more
Payson and sushi don’t enter the minds of most people in the same thought. Read more
As part of continued efforts to reverse the trend of COVID-19 spread in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey today signed an … Read more
Conceding he made a mistake in allowing them to reopen, Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday shuttered all bars in the state for… Read more
Jeremy and Kristy Ulmer recently celebrated 10 years in business. Read more
The airwaves of KMOG will no longer ring with the voice of Randy Roberson, founder of The Forum. Read more
Want a way to burn fat that you don’t seem to be able to get rid of with diet and exercise? Read more
Catholic Christian radio station KPIH 98.9 FM officially opened its new studios at 814 N. Beeline Highway, suite D in… Read more
You will notice a few things have changed at the Payson Farmers Market when it opens May 23, including fewer vendors … Read more
Maia Crespin spent the last two years doubling the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce’s membership, but recentl… Read more
Men with hair falling into their eyes and botched self-cuts filled barber shop chairs on Monday. Read more
A recent addition to the Mandarin House Asian Fusion makes it impossible to miss as you head south out of town on the… Read more
Saying he’s seeing some positive trends, Gov. Doug Ducey agreed Monday, May 4 to loosen the reins a little more on th… Read more
A recent addition to the Mandarin House Asian Fusion makes it impossible to miss as you head south out of town on the Beeline Highway. Read more
Saying he’s seeing some positive trends, Gov. Doug Ducey agreed Monday, May 4 to loosen the reins a little more on the state’s economy. Read more
Essential businesses continue to navigate through troubled waters caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
JPMorgan Chase says it will reopen the Payson branch Friday, May 1, but is only offering drive-up services. Read more
In a whirlwind 90-minute meeting Thursday, county health officials answered questions and concerns in the first virtual chamber of commerce meeting. Read more
Nearly 420,000 Arizonans have lost their jobs so far due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the shut-down of non-essential businesses and stay-at-home … Read more
Rim Country businesses continue to do what they can to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Clara Thompson, 7, looks forward to Pine’s Easter egg hunt every year. Read more
The state's jobless rate jumped a full point last month as Arizona gets the first taste of what is likely to be even worse numbers going forward. Read more
Another more than 95,000 Arizonans filed for unemployment benefits this past week. Read more
The Mandarin House Asian Fusion in Payson, like all other restaurants in Rim Country, has seen its revenues drop off along with its customer b… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on restaurants. Read more
On Tuesday, more than 20 volunteers for the Pine-Strawberry Food Bank provided food to about 110 households, feeding 230 residents. Read more
Relief is on the way, but banks and local businesses face a rocky road to get help. Read more
Walmart stores across the country on Saturday, April 4 began limiting the number of customers allowed in the store at the same time as part of… Read more
The Governor’s Office Friday released additional guidance on essential services and recreational activities. Read more
Jan Burns watched her drive from the No. 17 tee land a foot from the cup. Read more
In these times, it is crucial we come together now more than ever to support our small businesses. Read more
The financial impact of COVID-19 is cutting deeply into the financial resources of nonprofits around the state. That is why local organization… Read more
On the second Saturday of each month, the Buckhead Mesa Landfill saw a huge influx of users for “dollar dump day.” The county has indefinitely… Read more
Payson Pet Care Veterinary Clinic implemented several new practices to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure to its clients, their pets and c… Read more
Many businesses are suffering as COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the world. Read more
Have a business closed because of the coronavirus? Read more
With the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Gila County reported Friday, Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey issued an emergency proclamation limit… Read more
“I keep thinking it’s all a joke, the world will go back to normal and I can keep living my dream.” Read more
Walmart officials couldn’t have predicted the COVID-19 outbreak when the company piloted its grocery pickup service in 2013. Read more
Gov. Doug Ducey is preparing a list of what are "essential services'' should he order everyone who doesn't fit into that category to stay home… Read more
The Payson Walmart is starting senior-only shopping from 6-7 a.m. every Tuesday beginning March 24. Only customers ages 60-and-over will be al… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Read more
No one could have ever imagined the whole country taking a forced vacation all at once - at the request of the government. Read more
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Arizona that will help small businesses… Read more
The Tonto Apache Tribe is committed to the health and safety of the community. On Wednesday, the Tribal Council approved an emergency declarat… Read more
Culver’s Payson owner Steve Chlupsa announced on Wednesday that the restaurant is temporarily closing its dinning room and will only be servin… Read more
Bashas’ is launching a new senior shopping hour to help senior citizens trying to figure out how to get the food and other items they need and… Read more
Sawmill Theatres general manager Craig Triphahn announced on Monday that the theatres will close until further notice. Read more
Tonto Basin Dollar General offers senior shopping hour to minimize COVID-19 risk for most vulnerable
Dollar General stores across the country, including the one in Tonto Basin, started a new program on Tuesday, March 17 to minimize the exposur… Read more
Residents will feel the effects of the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak for the foreseeable future, officials say. Read more
Several offices have been temporarily closed and a number of events in Rim Country either canceled or rescheduled because of the Coronavirus (… Read more
Victory Lane Quick Oil Change in Payson held its Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, March 5. Read more
When they opened The Rusty Pine Cone in September 2018, Gene and Leigh Pendergraft figured they could just head over to their business from th… Read more
It’s just been a year since Katrina Corella fell in love with Rim Country. Read more
FLAGSTAFF – Flagstaff businesses are struggling to deal with the highest minimum wage in the state, set in 2016 when voters pushed to set a li… Read more
The Payson High School Theater Department is looking for local businesses to help in a silent auction fundraiser for scholarships to be held d… Read more
Dan Harris saw a television commercial for an internet ad from a company that puts photographs on merchandise. Read more
Nearly 16 months after taking over the business, Jason Harris is excited about what’s happening at Rim Country Bowl and The Arizona Bar, at 11… Read more
If you’re already struggling with your APS bill, get ready for another increase. Read more
Mario Barraza wanted to see if he could supplement his income by driving people to their destinations, like Uber and Lyft drivers. Read more
