A coalition of local governments, timber industry representatives and environmental groups plans to tell congressional leaders and U.S. Forest Service officials this week that Northern Arizona’s forests — and the timber industry that depends on them — fac... See more
Payson Parks and Recreation Director Steve Richardson wowed the town council with a recap of 2025 – even if he didn’t bring his stilts. The report also underscored the enormous benefit of investments in the town’s recreational infrastructure, as the counc... See more
Payson is losing decades of teaching experience, with a long list of “separations” approved at the last board meeting. That’s challenging – but at least it means the district’s budget woes aren’t likely to force layoffs in the upcoming budget year, which ... See more
The Payson Town Council supports the efforts of the Arizona League of Cities and Towns to lobby for local government at the state legislature. But just barely. kAm%96 4@F?4:= G@E65 c\b =2DE H662==J C@FE:?6 4@?D6?E 286?52 2?5 6?828:?8 :? 2 G:8@C@FD 5632E6]... See more
The Arizona Rural Schools Association is lobbying state lawmakers to provide extra money to help rural school districts in crisis. However, it’s a rough year to plead for more money for rural schools coping with high poverty rates, heavy transportation co... See more
