Old-style wrangler with a modern twist Oct 3, 2009
Mountains and mesas rise on all sides of the LF Ranch west of Payson, covered with juniper and prickly pear, catclaw and oak ... " Marvin Killgore of Payson, one of Pratt's closest friends, says, "Even a man running a ranch like that, by himself, would be pretty incredible ... " Pratt and her husband took over in 1980, arriving with an infant son and 2-year-old daughter. When the marriage failed a few years later, Pratt's husband moved out while she stayed on with the kids. "I'd stick 'em in a... (AZCentral -- News)
Top matchups Sep 25, 2009
Round Valley knocked off defending 3A champion Payson. It will try to contain junior QB Rathen Ricedorff, who threw for a state-record nine touchdown passes last week against Chinle. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Robin Recommends Sep 24, 2009
Just off the Beeline Highway in Rye, just south of Payson, you'll find more than 2 acres of motorcycles, bikes, trikes and wagons. Call it a museum of sorts, a pile of twisted metal or an ode to your childhood, but just about every bike ever made is represented in this yard. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Lady Wranglers at home this week Sep 17, 2009
The results of Tuesday s home match against Sedona Red Rock were not available for this week s report, and the Lady Wranglers showing at the Payson Tournament earlier this month also has not yet been reported. Even the first three matches of the season against Bourgade Catholic (3-0 loss), Scottsdale Christian (3-0 victory) and Fountain Hills (3-1 loss) did not count in the Arizona Interscholastic Association s 3A Power Points standings that eventually determine seedings for the state playoff... (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Motorist OK after striking herd of elk with vehicle Sep 17, 2009
A Gilbert man survived a collision with a herd of about seven elk on his way to work this week on Highway 260 near Payson ... Accidents with wildlife around the Payson area are not unusual, said Sean Tanner, an Arizona native who has lived in Payson for more than three years and was the first person on the scene of the accident ... "This area between Star Valley and Payson is a hot spot for these kinds of accidents," Tanner said. (AZCentral -- News)
Runners impressive in two outings Sep 17, 2009
The Wranglers (40 points) finished behind Blue Ridge (37) but ahead of Fountain Hills (99), Coolidge (114), Payson (128), Estrella Foothills (164), and Phoenix Country Day School (168). Viviana Ruiz s third-place finish (21:37) and Blakeley s fourth place in 21:57 led the Wickenburg girls (54 points) to second place behind Payson 28), Fountain Hills (54), and Estrella Foothills (90). (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Obert's picks Sep 17, 2009
Payson at ROUND VALLEY. PARKER at Eloy Santa Cruz. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Zoo-bred frogs released near Payson Sep 15, 2009
Biologists have released nearly 1,400 Chiricahua leopard frogs into riparian habitat outside Payson, the latest step - or hop - toward rescuing an ailing native species. The frogs, actually a mix of tadpoles and small froglets, hatched and developed in a roomful of closely watched tanks at the Phoenix Zoo. (AZCentral -- News)
Light plays off the walls inside Canyon X. Sep 10, 2009
You can see his love for our state by visiting his reconstructed cabin in Payson ... Details: 700 Green Valley Parkway, Payson. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Rain chances increase Saturday Sep 5, 2009
Thunderstorms and heavy showers that lingered near Payson's Mogollon Rim Friday evening fizzled out, bypassing Phoenix ... Kincaid said the heavy storm near Payson rained itself out Friday, stabilizing and dying before it reached Phoenix. (AZCentral -- News)
How they fared Sep 5, 2009
Week 2: How the top teams fared. Week 2: How the top teams fared. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Make plans: Navajo Nation Fair Sep 4, 2009
From central Phoenix, take Loop 202 east to Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway) and go north about 90 miles to Payson. Go east on Arizona 260 about 55 miles to Heber. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Obert's selections Sep 4, 2009
PAYSON at Chino Valley. Fountain Hills at GOODYEAR ESTRELLA FOOTHILLS. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Wildfire near Payson 45% contained Sep 3, 2009
The Water Wheel Fire, which has burned 773 acres near Payson, was 45 percent contained Wednesday, fire officials said. Eight crews with nine engines are working to secure a three-mile fire line, said Lori Cook of the Central West Zone Incident Management Team. (AZCentral -- News)
Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weather Sep 2, 2009
- Fire crews were working Monday to corral a blaze that has forced the evacuation of about 500 homes in two subdivisions nestled in the forest north of Payson, which is about 90 miles northeast of Phoenix. The fire that started Sunday afternoon has charred more than 500 acres in the Tonto National Forest. (FOX 11, AZ)
Residents near Payson fire going back home Sep 2, 2009
A wildfire near Payson did not grow substantially overnight and authorities plan to lift an evacuation order for a subdivision by 5 p.m. Tuesday ... Red Cross officials said that 67 people are registered at the center in Payson High School, but no one spent the night Monday on cots. (AZCentral -- News)
The Water Wheel Fire has grown to 773 acres Sep 1, 2009
Some evacuees near Payson wildfire return home ... Some evacuees near Payson wildfire return home ... Some of the people previously evacuated near a Payson wildfire were allowed to return home Monday night. (AZCentral -- News)
Multiple Wildfires Scorch West, Force Evacuations Sep 1, 2009
Fire crews were working Monday to corral a blaze that has forced the evacuation of about 500 homes in two subdivisions nestled in the forest north of Payson, which is about 90 miles northeast of Phoenix. The fire that started Sunday 00004000 afternoon has charred more than 500 acres in the Tonto National Forest. (Fox News)
Wildfire forces evacuations near Payson Aug 31, 2009
Homes and campsites near Payson were being evacuated as a wildfire threatened the safety of residents Sunday ... The Water Wheel Campground, which is north of Payson on Houston Mesa Road, was being evacuated along with Whispering Pines and Beaver Valley subdivisions, located less than 10 miles north of the city ... A fire burns near Payson. (AZCentral -- News)
DPS boosts patrols to stop drugs at source Aug 31, 2009
Last month, officers arrested two men driving a semitruck on Arizona 87 near Payson with 300 pounds of marijuana, 110 pounds of cocaine and 19 pounds of heroin. There were few overt signs that the two men arrested, Albert Chrzaszcz, 36, of Surprise and Jayson Lyle Shawd, 41, of Mesa, were hauling $2 million worth of drugs. (AZCentral -- News)
Preseason rankings Aug 28, 2009
High school football rankings. High school football rankings. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Take a hike: Thompson Trail Aug 26, 2009
At Payson's main intersection, take U.S. 260 east to Show Low, then another 28 miles east to Arizona 273, the turnoff for Sunrise Lake. Go south about 6 miles to Forest Road 113, a gravel road that goes through Lee Valley. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Take a Hike: Kinder Crossing Trail Aug 21, 2009
Like most creek hikes in Arizona, walking on the Kinder Crossing Trail to East Clear Creek in the Coconino National Forest north of Payson involves descending into a small canyon ... Go north through Payson, Pine and Strawberry. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Scenic drive: Beneath the Mogollon Rim Aug 19, 2009
Check it out with a drive on Forest Road 64, which cuts across the base of the Rim just a few miles north of Payson ... Knotty Pine Cafe: Skip breakfast before you leave so you can load up at this Payson landmark ... 1001 S. Beeline Highway, Payson. (AZCentral -- Travel)
The long view from the Mogollon Rim. Aug 19, 2009
Budget AZ: Free, cheap in Payson, Mogollon Rim ... Budget AZ: Free, cheap in Payson, Mogollon Rim ... Here is a Payson-area sampler. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Arizona Bancshares agrees to restrictions Aug 14, 2009
It operates six branches in Payson, Flagstaff and Cottonwood. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Dakota State football to start soon Aug 13, 2009
The 2008 Arizona Republic Small Schools Coach of the Year at Payson Hugh School, Anderson said that he has not predicted a record for the 2009 Trojans. "No need. If we can control the things we can control, we're going to be successful," said Anderson. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
U.S. forests are hot spots for squatters Aug 11, 2009
For most of the past three years, Mark Reno lived at no cost in the piney woods just north of Payson ... One operation, discovered in 2006, involved an estimated $30 million worth of cannabis east of Payson ... Bill Tonstad, a Payson liquor-store owner, said he has known Reno for about five years. (AZCentral)
Do homework on second home Aug 10, 2009
Cabin owners flee to their high-country retreats near Flagstaff, Prescott, Payson and the White Mountains for a weekend or a week ... In the Payson area, just an hour from parts of the East Valley, Realtor Sandra Scott of Four Season Realty said a lot of buyers are attracted to the smaller communities of Pine and Strawberry, just below the Mogollon Rim ... Some buyers like the planned community of Payson Pines, while others are looking for more rural cabins east of Payson toward Christopher... (AZCentral -- Business)
Arizona towns feel effect of state park closures Aug 10, 2009
Payson and other rim communities are coping with the partial closure of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. The park has been open most weekends since Memorial Day, but attendance has plummeted with fewer than 6,000 people visiting the park in June. (FOX 11, AZ)
Eagle-nest protection helps species soar in Ariz. Aug 10, 2009
An eaglet at Woods Canyon Lake, northeast of Payson, was the last to fledge, or take flight. The nesting area will remain closed until Aug. 17 to accommodate the bird. (AZCentral -- News)
LMI Solutions buys industrial building Aug 8, 2009
Don MacWilliam and Payson MacWilliam, Colliers brokers in Phoenix, represented First Industrial in the deal. Mark DiSabato of Atlantis Commercial in Phoenix represented LMI.. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
State park closures take toll on towns Aug 7, 2009
Businesses in Payson, Jerome say tourism has seen a decline ... The budget-cut-induced closure of two popular state parks is taking an economic toll on businesses in Jerome and Payson ... Payson and other Mogollon Rim communities are coping with the partial closure of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, which in the past had about 100,000 annual visitors. (AZCentral -- Business)
Make plans: Payson rodeo is Aug. 14-16 Aug 6, 2009
Payson's annual rodeo returns Aug. 14-16 ... Payson's annual rodeo returns Aug. 14-16 ... Payson cowpokes "Arizona Charlie" Meadows and John Chilson were bored, so they decided to hold a little competition with some of the local ranch hands - racing horses, riding broncs and roping calves. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Prescott Pines Inn | Aug 4, 2009
4 spots for romantic getaways. 4 spots for romantic getaways. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Budget plan avoids more closures Aug 4, 2009
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, which also closed as part of cost-saving measures for the parks system, re-opened on weekends this summer with funding from the town of Payson. The state's agreement with Payson ended Sunday, and officials were hoping to negotiate an extension this week. (AZCentral -- News)
Red Mountain players, staff confident Aug 4, 2009
Parker, who has won 309 games in his career, joined Jones' staff this summer after he was unable to land jobs at Mesa Dobson, Phoenix Mountain Pointe and Payson. Parker began his head-coaching career in 1969 at Phoenix Camelback, capturing a state title in 1974. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Rural areas search for stable water source Aug 3, 2009
Payson adopted some of the state's tightest conservation rules years ago. Cochise County was the first to adopt the new laws that link water and growth. (AZCentral -- News)
Budget cuts hurting Arizona's museums Aug 1, 2009
Tonto Natural Bridge Park near Payson has a leaking roof at its lodge, and the bridge itself, a massive stone arch, needs stabilization. The park is open on select weekends because the town of Payson kicked in $5,000 for staffing. (AZCentral -- News)
A hiking trail borders Parker Canyon Lake Aug 1, 2009
Where: From Payson, drive about 30 miles east on Arizona 260, then turn north onto Forest Road 300 and proceed about 4 miles to the lake. Admission: $5 day-use fee at the Rocky Point Picnic Area; $14-$20 per night camping fees. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Great time to find vacation-home bargains Jul 26, 2009
Home prices are down in Flagstaff, Payson, Pinetop, Sedona and Prescott, though not as much as in the Valley. Prices fell 10 to 30 percent in Arizona's most popular second-home mountain communities in the past year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cascading Creek Jul 25, 2009
The hike begins at the Upper Tonto Creek Campground, about 16 miles east of Payson and nearly a mile north of Arizona 260 ... Take Loop 202 east, then Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway) north to Payson and Arizona 260 east for about 16. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Nogales remains undefeated at state Jul 25, 2009
From the word go, the 10-11 Nogales National Little League All-Star team jumped on its Payson counterparts and kept pouncing until the 10-run mercy rule was called into play after the fourth inning Wednesday night ... The 10-0 victory boosted Nogales to 2-0 in state tournament play and left the winless Payson squad scratching its collective noggin ... We didnt come to play, said Payson skipper Ty Goodman, We dont play ball like that. (Nogales International, AZ)
Tractor-trailer rollover causes closure of AZ 87 Jul 24, 2009
The rollover of a tractor-trailer has closed southbound Arizona 87 near Payson. Southbound lanes were completely blocked during evening rush-hour Thursday, and traffic was diverted onto the Arizona 188, according to a Department of Public Safety statement. (AZCentral -- News)
Drugs with $4.8M street value seized near Payson Jul 22, 2009
8M street value seized near Payson ... 8M street value seized near Payson ... Two suspects were booked into the Gila County jail in Payson. (AZCentral -- News)
Man in fatal 2004 shooting out of prison Jul 22, 2009
Harold Fish, 62, left the Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis near Buckeye where he was incarcerated for the fatal shooting of Grant Kuenzli, 43, on a forest trail north of Payson in May 2004. Fish claimed self-defense, and there were no witnesses. (AZCentral -- News)
Interstate 10 project approved east of Willcox Jul 19, 2009
The board held its regular monthly meeting in Payson ... SR 87: Payson to Pine (replacement of safety fence). (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Man in fatal shooting of hiker won't be retried Jul 18, 2009
Fish said he was hiking in the Coconino National Forest near Payson when two dogs belonging to Kuenzli ran down a hill and threatened him. Fish told police he fired a warning shot at the animals. (AZCentral -- News)
Gov. Brewer acts on last of 80 bills Jul 14, 2009
Senate Bill 1449 directly impacts the case of Harold Fish, who was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2004 shooting of a hiker near Payson. Fish claimed the shooting was self-defense. (AZCentral -- News)
We must help our kids Jul 13, 2009
The number of children expected to need extensive adult services during that same period exceeds 380,000, which is roughly equal to the populations of Tempe, Yuma, Flagstaff and Payson combined. We know that many adults with autism excel in discrete fields and are great assets to their employers. (AZCentral -- News)
contact The Republic Jul 5, 2009
Payson, Heber 106 W. Bonita St. Suite A Payson, AZ 85541 Phone: 928-474-9368. Show Low, Holbrook, Clay Springs 1080 N. 16th St., Suite 100 Show Low, AZ 85901 Phone: 928-532-5790. (AZCentral -- News)
Low temps slow wildfire season Jul 4, 2009
The slow season allowed firefighters to shift from suppression to prevention, with federal firefighters managing prescribed burns to thin fuels and better protect high-risk cities such as Flagstaff, Prescott and Payson. "If we ever do have a catastrophic fire, we have a buffer area so hopefully it doesn't come rolling into town," said Clay Templin, fire staff officer for the Tonto National Forest. (AZCentral -- News)
Peoria recreation flag football a release valve for players Jul 3, 2009
Ritter, 25, who played at Payson High School, co-captains the team with his brother, Robbi Ritter. Jason plays wide receiver and defensive back and likes the physical aspect of the game. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Sky-high fun around the state this July 4. Jun 25, 2009
July 4th events around Arizona. July 4th events around Arizona. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Hancock wins title, five others go to Nationals Jun 25, 2009
Marissa Hancock (left) shows off the new saddle she won after being named Wrangler Pole Champion at the Arizona State High School Finals Rodeo in Payson ... Marissa Hancock, a freshman at Wickenburg High School, was named the Wrangler Pole Champion at the Arizona State High School Finals Rodeo held in Payson June 11-13 ... The following are the Payson State Finals rodeo results that took place on June 11-13. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Inman, South team shut out in All-Star game Jun 19, 2009
North featured a number of players from 3A powerhouses including Payson, Blue Ridge and Round Valley. Reader Comments From the editor: Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Take the plunge on a swimming-hole hike. Jun 17, 2009
The East Verde River along Houston Mesa Road north of Payson is a popular swimming area ... Getting there: From central Phoenix, take Loop 202 east to Arizona 87 (the Beeline Highway), and take that north to Payson ... It takes a long, strenuous hike to reach Hell's Gate in Tonto National Forest near Payson, so the creek will look good once you get there. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Rodeo Finals slated Jun 16, 2009
Members of the Wickenburg High School rodeo team participated in the last regular rodeo of the season May 16-17 in Prescott and will now compete in the State Finals Rodeo at Payson June 13-15 to determine who qualifies for Nationals in Farmington, N.M.. The following are the Prescott Arizona High School Rodeo Association results. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Photos: Hopkinton High graduation Jun 16, 2009
Capturing the mixed emotions of leaving high school, senior Deanna Payson sang a moving, self-written, guitar-accompanied song titled "Take the Lead" that drew a standing ovation. "Ready to live my own life," she crooned. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Court: Companies should grasp insurance provisions Jun 5, 2009
The judges unanimously rejected arguments by the owners of a nursing home in Payson that they had a "reasonable expectation" that there would be coverage for a specific incident. According to court records, Payson Premier LLC obtained a professional- and general-liability policy in January 2005 for its Rim Country Health and Retirement Community. (AZCentral -- Business)
Greer rolls out weekend of fun Jun 4, 2009
Or take Arizona 87 (Beeline Highway) north to Payson and Arizona 260 east through Show Low to Arizona 373. Admission: Free for nearly all activities; $10 to enter hot-dog-eating contest; $2 (or three for $5) for ducks in Lucky Duck Race. (AZCentral -- Travel)
O'Brien Reaches Back to His Past, Names Tim Walsh Assistant Coach to Replace Steve Swanson May 29, 2009
Walsh has also coaching in the high school ranks as a head coach at Quincy Senior High School and Payson Seymour High School. Originally from Beloit, Wisconsin, Walsh earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in physical education from Western Illinois University. (Isubengals.com)
Headed north? May 24, 2009
Last year, three fires started after hot embers fell from a barbecue grill that someone was pulling behind a vehicle between Mesa and Payson, he said. "Those are the kind of foolish things that I'm sure seem like a good idea at the time," he said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Governor chastises GOP for its budget proposals May 23, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 02:15:18 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Arizona Trail May 23, 2009
We could see the Mogollon Rim to the east, and Arizona 87 snaking its way north from Payson. At this point, the trail almost petered out. (AZCentral -- Travel)
