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
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
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 Gila County Board of Supervisors June 1 approved the distribution of FY 2020-21 Secure Rural Schools and Communit… 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
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
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 any business owner who has wished for a crystal ball, the Town of Payson now has one — the SizeUp Payson online d… Read more
The Pine and Payson public libraries launched summer reading programs last week. The theme for the “official” reading… Read more
Gila County Superior Court Administrator Jonathon Bearup has announced Gila County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chamber… Read more
Residents living in and around the Payson can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabet… Read more
There’s nothing like escaping the lights of the city, stepping out of your vehicle and being greeted by millions upon… 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… Read more
Firefighters contained a wildfire on May 30 located south of Payson on Highway 87 near the Highway 188 Roosevelt Lake… Read more
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 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
The Sons of the American Revolution presented Powell Place with an award Wednesday, May 19, for flying the American f… Read more
Electric and gas or propane relief funding is available now through Gila County’s Community Action Program, for local… 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
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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
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
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
For those who relish speaking their mind at Payson council meetings, the Town of Payson has opened back up for business. Read more
A single vehicle rollover crash at 5:33 p.m., Sunday, May 23 on State Route 260 closed the road in both directions near Heber-Overgaard. Read more
Gila County is juggling 37 building projects, including major undertakings like the new complex in Payson and the multi-million dollar animal … Read more
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Undaunted, my daughter trudged up the Highline/Arizona Trail from the Pine Trailhead. She walked this same stretch two years and a pandemic ce… Read more
Do you enjoy catching fish in Arizona? Would you like to see the stocking of fish in our lakes and streams continue? The Arizona Game and Fish… Read more
During the lockdown Shawn Dugan thought he’d build a shed, fences and clean up the yard. Read more
Jim Thompson, 80, of Pine did a 10-hour rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon May 15. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors approved a Conditional Use Permit application for Michael and Dina Walling at its May 4 meeting. The CUP … Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department estimates that this year could see increased instances of wildlife coming into communities, campgrounds a… Read more
It’s not Payson’s first rodeo, but it could be its last. Read more
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Gila County Superior Court Judge Tim Wright’s home in Payson burned to the ground on Friday, killing his dog and his cat — but leaving his fam… Read more
On the Saturday before Easter, the Payson Rodeo Committee held the inaugural Iron Horse Rodeo Run; a motorcycle run for the benefit of Veteran… Read more
An accident on State Route 260 closed the highway in both directions for several hours Sunday night, May 23 near Heber-Overgaard. Read more
The Gila County Superior Court is pleased to announce that the Hon. Timothy M. Wright has been appointed to chair the Arizona Supreme Court’s … Read more
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Construction has commenced on the MHA Foundation land set aside for The Dells Park Complex in the eastern part of town, an area currently with… Read more
Eastern Arizona College is continuing to extend COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grants of $1,000 a semester to students in need. Read more
The 35th Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22 at the Payson Multi-Event Center on Highway 87 across from the… Read more
An unexpected, anonymous $25,000 donation to the Time Out Domestic Violence Shelter kicked off a day of camaraderie and friendly competition a… Read more
Rim Country Middle School will celebrate eighth-grade promotion at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 27. Read more
Teens aged 12-18 can now get vaccinated — another hallmark in the long, deadly struggle to turn back the pandemic. Read more
Rim Country young people, ages 17 and older, have an opportunity to earn $486 per week with the Youth Conservation Corps. Read more
My fish catching streak with my younger set of grandkids is now broken. Addi, 6, and Camden, 3, have always caught fish with me. The fishing t… Read more
Eastern Arizona College-Payson celebrated the graduation of 27 students May 5. They included: Read more
Hoyt Skabelund, chief executive officer of Banner Payson Medical Center, gave a Zoom audience of High Country Seniors an update on the hospita… Read more
