Trout fishing in the Arizona high country is one of the most popular get-aways in the hot summer months. Game and Fis… Read moreFrom the lake to the dinner table
The Town of Payson hopes 30 parking spaces at the end of Phoenix Street will relieve traffic congestion and neighbor … Read morePhoenix Street parking spaces for popular trail area complete
Pine’s new fire chief, Joel Brandt, celebrated getting sworn in on May 18 with family, friends, fellow firefighters a… Read morePine swears in its new fire chief
How many times lately have you read an article in the newspaper, or heard a report on TV or radio where someone was "… Read morePointing the finger
Rim Country Artists host Professor Melanie Russell in a talk about accessing your creativity. Russell discusses the c… Read moreRim Country Artists present ‘Insights on Creativity’
Unity of the White Mountains, 257 N. Woodland Rd., Lakeside, presents Daniel Nahmod in concert from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.… Read moreDaniel Nahmod in concert
Travel on State Route 87 was restricted Tuesday afternoon after a brush fire started south of town. Read moreMountain Fire closes Beeline travel Tuesday
Arizona is diversity. Arizona is beauty. The Arizona Trial is opportunity. Read moreChildren's book explores the Arizona Trail
When Sgt. Cole LaBonte entered empty homes after Pine residents evacuated as the Backbone Fire approached, he saw tab… Read moreBackbone Fire’s grim lesson: Keep your bags packed during fire season
The Town of Payson will spend up to $55,000 to Firewise 15 acres spread across seven of its properties in town. Read morePayson approves $55,000 to Firewise 15 acres of town property
The JARS Cannabis Dispensary will soon occupy two empty buildings at the corner of Highway 87 and 260 in Payson, whic… Read moreAn inside look at Jars Dispensary from behind the counter
Plans to renew a contract with the Pierce-Coleman law firm spurred a dust up between Payson Councilor Suzy Tubbs-Avak… Read moreTown attorney contract discussion exposes distrust in consent agenda system
Both the Payson and Pine libraries have the Summer Reading Program, All Together Now, each is also offering its regul… Read moreSpecial programs planned at Payson and Pine libraries
The Summer Reading Programs at the Payson and Pine public libraries are rolling out. Read moreSummer programs at Payson and Pine libraries offer something for everyone
From surveying the stars to investigating the smallest life forms, and more, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mat… Read moreEAC Payson thanks the Richard Caris Foundation
On May 23, the Payson council quietly increased its contribution to the Senior Center with its consent agenda vote. Read moreSenior Center asks for big raise from Payson
Members of the Arizona Professional Writers (APW) organization won several awards for 2023 from the National Federati… Read moreArizona Professional writers garner writing awards
It was a day of celebration. Read moreRim Country celebrates graduates
Summer is here and temperatures are heating up, which means thousands of visitors coming to the high country. The coo… Read moreThe bucket list fishing waters of 2023
Ah, springtime! Temperatures have moderated. Poppies have popped. Grass has greened. And the coolest part: wildlife i… Read moreThe wonders of spring
Someday Payson residents will need to evacuate. Read morePolice, fire discuss fire evacuation options with council
Over the past few weeks I've talked about the aircraft crashes I saw during my years in the Air Force. Last week I me… Read moreAn aircraft crash I didn't see – Part 3
The Summer Reading Programs at the Payson and Pine public libraries are rolling out. The Payson Public Library, 328 N… Read moreSummer reading programs in Payson and Pine
Payson Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the launch of its “Summer Camp” program for children in grades Kin… Read morePayson launching summer camp in June
The Payson Patriotic Events Committee and others plan two days of formal Memorial Day ceremonies Sunday, May 28 and M… Read moreMemorial Day ceremonies planned over two days
The Plant Fair Nursery, 3497 E, Hwy. 260, Star Valley, and its owners Glen and Linda McCombs, have been guiding Rim C… Read morePlant Fair, other nurseries can guide you through gardening season
A local company is excited to announce the launch of an alternative to smoke cannabis. Read morePayson's Ally Biotech offering cannabis pills
Discover Gila County, the county’s multi-faceted marketing program, launched in 2019 to increase tourism and economic… Read moreDiscover Gila County marketing campaign recognized
The Star Valley Town Council May 2 had a sneak peek at the proposed 2023-24 budget, which totaled $8.3 million. It un… Read moreStar Valley adopts $13.1 million tentative budget
One thing that I love about Payson is the willingness of the community to work together to make things better. Read moreMore work done at Green Valley Park lakes
Joel Brandt, the new fire chief for the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department, has the goal of getting his crew out into th… Read moreNew Pine Strawberry Fire Chief has big ideas
Local donors’ gifts totaling $29,000 directly impacted more than 14 Eastern Arizona College Payson students. Read moreLocal organization gives out $29,000 to college students
About 90 people crowded into the quarter acre Mustang ‘pocket park’, to celebrate its remodel on May 13. Read morePayson celebrates a revamped Mustang Park
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is hosting a Caregiver Conference from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, May 25… Read moreCaregiver Conference Thursday
Gila County Public Works Roads Division has announced its chip sealing schedule for June in Tonto Basin and Strawberr… Read moreGila County plans chip sealing in June
Summer doesn’t officially start until mid-June, but groups and businesses throughout Rim Country are kicking off the … Read moreMemorial Day events planned throughout Rim Country
Payson High School students cuddled and cooed when the Love on a Leash dogs and their volunteers came to school on a … Read morePuppy love at Payson High School
PHOENIX — Two cities on the far urban fringe of Phoenix grew faster in the past year than any other community in Arizona. Read morePopulation growth booms in Arizona
The community support of the annual Payson Farmers Markets has inspired more farmers than ever to ply their wares whe… Read morePayson Farmer’s Market launches May 27
Isaac Blake likens the changes to broadband in Rim Country as radical as the move from the horse to the car. Read moreBroadband upgrades continue in Rim Country
The Town of Payson will launch a summer camp for children from kindergarten through the fifth grade using money from … Read morePayson launches summer camp program
The Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 celebrates old west traditions and exciting competi… Read moreCelebrate old west traditions at rodeo this weekend
Gila County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chambers recently received honorable mention recognition in the 2023 Arizona A… Read moreJudge honored for watercolor painting
Throughout the school year, the Gila County Cooperative Extension, with assistance from 4H and FFA members, has been … Read moreGila County 4H members busy
Gila County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chambers recently received honorable mention recognition in the 2023 Arizona Attorney Creative Arts Com… Read moreJudge honored for watercolor painting
Throughout the school year, the Gila County Cooperative Extension, with assistance from 4H and FFA members, has been providing lessons to 4th … Read moreGila County 4H members busy
A celebration born out of the restrictions of COVID-19 in 2020 is enjoying its third anniversary this weekend. The Payson Community Presbyteri… Read morePresbyterian Church celebrates 'It's a Beautiful Day'
The council in late April considered the purchase and installation of shade structures for two play areas in the community park. It instructed… Read morePlay areas at Star Valley park get shade structures
Payson’s David Skaggs and Marcus Castillo have been building and repairing high voltage power lines for Arizona Public Service (APS) for a com… Read morePayson crew participating in ‘Light Up Navajo’ program
Payson Parks and recreation is offering a Summer Camp this year and it has jobs related to the program. The camp has two sessions, June 12 thr… Read morePayson Parks has summer jobs
Summer vacation is an ideal time for families to talk with children about what they’d like to be when they grow up and explore potential caree… Read morePhoto contest offers state’s K-12 students chance to win $529
Over the past few weeks I’ve talked about six aircraft crashes I saw during my years in the Air Force, pointing out that the very first one of… Read moreAn aircraft crash I didn't see – Part 2
Payson’s community garden is more than just a place for residents to grow their own vegetables – it has become a lifeline for the local food b… Read morePayson Community Garden empowers community members in the face of food insecurity
Supporters of the Jars Marijuana Dispensary — and a few in opposition — filled the council chambers on May 10 to lobby the council regarding p… Read moreJars Cannabis to expand to new location with drive thru and delivery service
For the second time in a month, angry residents crowded into the Payson Town Hall to protest a developer’s request for a zone change to increa… Read moreCouncil weighs zoning change for housing project on Tyler Parkway
The Star Valley Town Council is talking money at its 5:15 p.m. meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 16. Read moreStar Valley council talks money
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The Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo May 18 through May 20 celebrates old west traditions and exciting competition at the Payson Event Center. Read moreEnjoy old west traditions at the Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo
The U.S. Forest Service Southwestern Region announced an investment of $23.98 million from the Great American Outdoors Act to support 27 proje… Read moreForest Service invests over $23 million into projects in Arizona and New Mexico
A heavy law enforcement presence was seen in a Payson neighborhood last week as a SWAT served a warrant related to drug charges. Read moreThree arrested after standoff with SWAT on Colt Drive Friday
One teen was airlifted to a Valley hospital and two others treated for minor injuries after their vehicle crashed into rocks off Houston Mesa … Read moreThree teens injured after vehicle crashes on Houston Mesa Road Sunday
PHOENIX — If you thought the jump in gas prices this spring was bad, just wait until your summer vacation days. The pumps are coming for your bank accounts – perhaps putting that road trip to Disneyland on pause. Read moreIt’s summer and Arizona gas prices sizzle to third-highest in country
No surprise, on May 8 Transparent Payson filed its much-threatened lawsuit in response to the Payson council’s vote to nullify Propositions 40… Read moreTransparent Payson files lawsuit against town
Millions in state and federal grants and years of construction have finally delivered robust internet to every school district and library in … Read moreRobust broadband finally at all Gila County schools and libraries
The Rim Country Camera Club is seeking entries for its 2024 Rim Country Charity Calendar, which focuses on the theme, “Rim Country and Beyond.… Read morePhotos wanted for charity calendar
The 2023 Payson Book Festival is not until July, but it is not too early to get excited as organizers are welcoming dozens of authors and, new… Read more2023 Book Festival brings artists on board
Over the past few weeks I’ve been talking about the six aircraft crashes I saw during my years in the Air Force. The very first one of them ch… Read moreAn aircraft crash I didn't see
Following one of the snowiest winters, Roosevelt Lake is at a record high. Read moreWater released from Roosevelt Lake as water level highest on record
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Explore a section of the Colonel Devin Trail north of Payson on Saturday, May 20, on a field trip arranged by the Central Arizona Butterfly As… Read moreButterfly Lovers’ field trip
Kathleen Reeder presents the program “Post-Processing Wildlife Photos” at the next meeting of the Rim Country Camera Club. The meeting is at 5… Read moreWorking with photos of wildlife
Each year storms, brush and critters damage Rim Country trails. Read moreTrail training available during Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction trail workdays
Amaris Tapia has continued to impress even after completing her six-month rural health clerkship in Payson. Read morePayson medical student surprised by lottery scholarship
It’s a good thing Barbara Walls of Pine has a passion for irises, as they’re everywhere in Rim Country. Read moreThat iris in your backyard could be historic and valuable to an irisarian
Payson’s Adult Basic Education classes are really paying off for students. Recently, nine students completed their GED tests and received thei… Read moreGED students shine after completing studies
After discussing buying Pete’s Place Adult Cabaret for months, the Star Valley Town Council has ended negotiations. It will instead focus the … Read moreStar Valley takes purchase of Pete’s Place off the table
In recent years, high school culinary arts programs have been growing in popularity, and for good reason. These programs offer students a rang… Read morePUSD Culinary Arts Program Spotlight
The Annual Aspire Arizona Foundation breakfast is a highly anticipated event that brings together educators, board members, donors, and outsta… Read moreAspire Arizona Foundation Breakfast honors scholars
The Women's Wellness Forum has a rich history that dates back to 1998 when a group of passionate community members decided to come together to… Read moreWomen’s Wellness Forum continues to thrive in Rim Country
The audience traveled a musical odyssey with the Payson Choral Society during its spring concert the last weekend in April. Read moreJourneys for the Payson Choral Society
It’s been a hard winter on Payson’s Forest Service campgrounds. Read morePayson Ranger District takes over campgrounds from concessionaires
What do Star Valley and Payson have in common? Read moreMeeting at the Bridge for brunch
Eric Landau has been part of Rim Country events honoring veterans for many years, playing his bagpipes at Green Valley Park for Memorial Day a… Read moreLandau honored by DPS
I originally intended to just casually mention one aircraft crash which I saw while stationed at Otis AFB; but then I realized how much each o… Read moreThe first aircraft crash I ever saw - Part 5
The Rim Country Camera Club celebrated the successes of the Pine-Strawberry Food Bank Monday, May 1. Read moreRim Country Camera Club celebrates charity giving
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Join the 22nd ’Neath the Rim Studio Tour for a peek behind the scenes of the works of area artists. Read moreStudio tour gives peek behind the art scenes
The Gila County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to locate a Claypool man wanted on assault charges that is considered "armed and dangerous." Read moreGCSO looking for man wanted on assault charges
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Aquatic invasive species, or AIS, sounds a bit like an extraterrestrial menace. While they are of earthly origin, these animals, plants, and p… Read moreAquatic invasive species and the threat to Canyon Creek and Canyon Creek Hatchery
A group of mountain bikers met up at the Highline Trail to ride together in celebration of Payson’s Adventure Where We Live month on May 4. Read moreMountain Bike Adventure launches Adventure Where we Live month
If you have a short-term rental in town, changes are coming. Read moreStarting July 1, short-term rental owners will need to register with the town
