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Payson Volunteer Fair Returns May 10

Mark your calendars: the annual Payson Volunteer Fair is back on Saturday, May 10, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Green Valley Park. More than a dozen local organizations will be on hand loo…

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Staying Safe
Staying Safe

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Danger in Rim Country Homes

As Rim Country residents know, chilly nights can linger well into spring at our elevation. That means furnaces, space he…

Tech for Life
Tech for Life

Five Phone Settings That Could Save Your Battery (and Your Sanity)

If your phone battery seems to die faster than it used to, you're not imagining things. Apps running in the background, …

Smart Savings
Smart Savings

How to Lower Your APS Bill Before Summer Hits

Summer electricity bills in Rim Country can be a shock — even at our cooler elevation, air conditioning adds up fast. …

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Rim Life

The Night Sky Over Rim Country: What to Look for in April

One of the great privileges of living at elevation, away from big-city light pollution, is…

Rim Life

A Beginner's Guide to Birding on the Mogollon Rim

You don't need expensive binoculars or a degree in ornithology to enjoy birdwatching in Ri…

Smart Savings

Free and Low-Cost Activities in Rim Country This Spring

Entertainment doesn't have to break the bank. Rim Country offers more free and low-cost ac…

Smart Savings

How to Lower Your APS Bill Before Summer Hits

Summer electricity bills in Rim Country can be a shock — even at our cooler elevation, a…

Tech for Life

Five Phone Settings That Could Save Your Battery (and Your Sanity)

If your phone battery seems to die faster than it used to, you're not imagining things. Ap…

Staying Safe

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Danger in Rim Country Homes

As Rim Country residents know, chilly nights can linger well into spring at our elevation.…

Community

Rim Country Food Bank Sees Record Spring Demand

The Rim Country Food Bank reports a 22% increase in families served this spring compared t…

Business Spotlight

Business Spotlight: The Payson Senior Center

The Payson Senior Center has been serving Rim Country's older adults since 1985, but many …

"I've lived in Rim Country long enough to know that our community is special. The way people show up for each other here — bringing meals to a sick neighbor, volunteering at the Senior Center, stoppi…"
— From the Editor's Desk

From the Community

Special Moments

Special Moments: April 2026

Did You Know?

Did You Know? The Payson Senior Center Serves 140+ Meals Every Day

The Payson Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program delivers hot, nutritious meals to more than 140 homebound seniors eve…

Ask a Neighbor

Ask a Neighbor: What's the Best Thing About Living Here?

Each month, we ask Rim Country residents a question and share their answers. This month: "What's the best thing about li…

Savings Corner

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This Month's Best Deal: Summer Garden Prep on a Budget

April is the perfect time to start your summer garden in Rim Country, and you don't need to spend a fortune to do it right. Seeds vs. Starts: A packet of seeds costs $2-4 and produces dozens of plant…

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