Payson Roundup

01/15/2025

Starting Feb. 1, all Payson Roundup newspapers will transition to same-day mail delivery.

As the Roundup approaches our 88th year in business, we remain committed to providing local news to residents, whether through our website or a printed copy of the paper.

01/14/2025

The Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District continues to chip away at $18 million worth of projects designed to secure the unincorporated community’s future.

01/14/2025

There is still time to catch a concert put on by the Tonto Community Concert Association as the season is not even halfway complete.

There is still time to catch a concert put on by the Tonto Community Concert Association (TCCA) as the season is not even halfway complete.

01/14/2025

The Mountain Village Foundation provided 80 Christmas bundles to children who otherwise would not have received toys for Christmas.

01/14/2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions for blasting operations related to the US 60, Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project:

US 60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, Wednesday, Jan. 15, and Thursday, Jan. 16.

A lane shift is in place on US 60 at milepost 228 east of the Queen Creek Bridge. Speed is reduced to 35 mph in this location. US 60 between Miami and Magma Mine Road (mileposts 231-243) will remain open for local traffic only. Flagging operations will be in effect before and after the full closures.

US 60 between Superior and Miami will be reduced to one lane with alternating east- and westbound travel from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Flaggers and a pilot car will assist drivers through the work zone. No closures or flagging operations are scheduled Friday through Sunday.

DETOUR: Eastbound US 60 drivers use southbound State Route 177 through Winkelman to northbound SR 77. Westbound US 60 drivers use southbound SR 77 through Winkelman to northbound SR 177. Due to the roughly 75-mile length of this detour, drivers may want to consider planning travel before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. The detour is estimated to add an hour for trips between Superior and Miami.

Allow extra travel time, use caution, be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones.

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. Lane restrictions, speed reductions and a 12-foot vehicle width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. Oversize loads may be accommodated with advance notice.

For more information and to sign up for email alerts, please visit azdot.gov/US60QueenCreekBridgeProject.

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the az511 app or by calling 511.

01/14/2025

If you’re out enjoying the Tonto National Forest, chances are you’ve seen a mylar balloon snagged in a tree or lying in a field.

Next time, pick it up, snap a photo, and share it on the Facebook group Trophy Mylar Balloon Hunters of AZ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/891759794669602).

This group of outdoor enthusiasts removes harmful balloons from Arizona's wilderness and shares their finds with fun, creative captions.

Why it matters:

👉Balloons harm livestock and wildlife.
👉They litter public lands with non-biodegradable waste.
👉Stray balloons can cause wildfires, power outages, and more.

Remember: Never release balloons into the sky. Let’s keep Arizona beautiful—one balloon at a time!

01/14/2025

How cold did it get for you? So far it reached -2° here at our office in Bellemont...

01/14/2025

The state’s budget is in much better shape than projected as the Legislature convenes to consider next year’s budget.

First, the good news for school districts.

01/13/2025

Wednesday, Jan. 15 is the deadline to register youth age 8-18 for a range of Northern Gila County 4-H activities.

01/13/2025

Sonora Quest Laboratories has expand its partnership with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to offer free combination COVID-19 and Influenza A & B testing for uninsured people.

https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/sonora-quest-laboratories-offers-free-respiratory-virus-testing-for-uninsured/article_aa9a0f3a-cde9-11ef-8470-37f757073467.html

01/13/2025

The Tonto Basin Ranger Station will be closing at noon today due to staffing issues but will resume normal office hours tomorrow. office hours and locations can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/tonto/about-forest/contactus

01/13/2025

01/13/2025

📣 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 🦷

𝐶𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑖𝑚 𝐸𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝐷𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝐽𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦 13𝑡ℎ-21𝑠𝑡!

💙 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
✅ Dental screenings
✅ Fluoride varnish treatments
✅ Dental sealants
📝 Parents: Keep an eye out for consent forms being sent home with your students. To participate, simply fill them out and return them to your child’s teacher or school nurse.

𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐙 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! 💚

Let’s keep those smiles healthy and bright! 😁

01/13/2025

01/13/2025

Early bird ($20 discount at checkout) ends February 1st! Get signed up now!!!!

01/13/2025

A local realtor was recently sentenced to three years probation for an incomplete house project he was involved with.

01/13/2025

The 9-1 Longhorns escape with huge win over perennial state power

A 9-1 record proves Payson’s girls basketball team is talented.

01/13/2025

Learn some tips on how to practice your fly fishing cast from our fishing guru.

https://www.paysonroundup.com/260_connection/have-some-fun-while-practicing-your-casts/article_70c69834-c6ee-11ef-aa02-772144d1b8c4.html