updated Sun. February 25, 2024
-
Payson Roundup
April 21, 2018
On the heels of an announcement by the Tonto National Forest and the communities of Pine and Strawberry, the Town of Payson, Gila County and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management also announced restrictions. The multi-agency announcements couldn't come early enough.
White Mountain Independent
April 21, 2018
WHITE MOUNTAINS — In a week when the Rattlesnake Fire more than doubled in size and two wind-whipped house fires in the area threatened to ignite new wildfires, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests finally announced fire restrictions. On social media, many people had been calling for theÃâà...
AZCentral.com
April 19, 2018
From January through February crews from Maricopa County, Tonto National Forest and the American Conservation Experience completed four week-long hitches to repair Segment 20 of the Maricopa Trail, which incorporates the Bronco Trail and Cottonwood Creek Trail. Crews camped and worked toÃâà...
White Mountain Independent
April 19, 2018
The announcement will bring restrictions for the first time this year. The Fort Apache Reservation and Tonto National Forest, among other areas, have already initiated Stage II restrictions. As a handful of fires have started with dry, windy conditions, White Mountain residents have been vocal on social mediaÃâà...
Navajo-Hopi Observer
April 19, 2018
Drought conditions, warm temperatures, and increasing fire danger have prompted officials to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions for the Tonto National Forest beginning April 18. Fire-causing activities are prohibited across the entire Tonto National Forest. Fire Restrictions Begin on Tonto National ForestÃâà...
KJZZ
April 13, 2018
Tonto National Forest officials will implement fire restrictions earlier than usual this year. That's due to a record-dry winter in Arizona. Beginning April 18, campfires and charcoal-burning devices will be prohibited. Carrie Templin, a spokeswoman for the Tonto National Forest, said officials are doingÃâà...
AZCentral.com
April 13, 2018
This includes Maricopa, Yavapai, La Paz Yuma, Mohave and Gila counties, as well as portions of Pinal County. The restrictions are being enforced in the Bureau of Land Management Phoenix and Colorado River Districts, the Prescott National Forest, the Tonto National Forest, and the Arizona DepartmentÃâà...
Italk 1067
April 12, 2018
PHOENIX, April 12, 2018—For Immediate Release. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. that covers Arizona, including all of the Tonto National Forest, due to strong winds and low relative humidity. Visitors to the Tonto National Forest are advised toÃâà...
KJZZ
April 2, 2018
The Knoll Fire, which has been burning near Payson over the past few days is now 60 percent contained. Carrie Templin is a spokeswoman for the Tonto National Forest. She said 140 people were working on the fire Saturday and crews were able to keep people from having to evacuate their homes.
Santa Barbara Edhat
April 1, 2018
The ground crew effort increased to 95, with an additional 45 firefighters, including a hotshot crew from Tonto National Forest in Arizona and teams from Sequoia and Sierra National Forests in California. As of Thursday, there was one small non-historic outbuilding lost in the fire and no reported injuries.
AZCentral.com
March 31, 2018
Per the Tonto National Forest map of the Payson area, the “more” I craved was right around the bend. The adjacent Forest Road 1164 adds a refreshing 3.2 miles to the Shoofly hike. Although it's too rocky for those without good balance or proper gear, the road can be a fun diversion for adults and energeticÃâà...
ABC15 Arizona
March 31, 2018
PAYSON, AZ - A fire that sparked Friday on national forest land in central Arizona has burned 60 acres. The Payson Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest says the Knoll wildfire was spotted on Friday about 13 miles northeast of Payson. As of Saturday morning, officials estimate the fire to be 40Ãâà...
Ventura County Star
March 30, 2018
... National Forest Service, Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, the Santa Barbara Fire Department and the Montecito Fire Department. Forest Service crews included firefighters from Sequoia National Forest, Sierra National Forest and Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
U.S. News & World Report
March 25, 2018
They say a church group went for an afternoon hike Saturday at the mountain summit located in the Tonto National Forest about 70 miles (112 kilometers) northeast of Phoenix. The group called for help about 5 p.m., saying they were lost and stuck on a cliff. The sheriff office's search and rescue team wasÃâà...
teleSUR English
March 22, 2018
Arizona's Tonto National Forest is investigating the vandalism at the Oak Flat Campground, the Associated Press has reported. Resolution Copper, the mining company involved, intends to dig a shaft 1.3 miles deep in the high desert area of Superior located in the east of Phoenix. Jonathan Ward, aÃâà...
Ashland Daily Press
March 22, 2018
“The Season” finds a lot of Spiders seeking sun and fun. Barbara Clevenger recently wrote that several Spiders have visited her and Rex in Mesa, Arizonza, recently. “We enjoyed walking the trails in the Tonto National Forest and having fires in the cool evenings beside our wood-burning fire pit. JavelinasÃâà...
Copper Basin News
March 22, 2018
For well over two decades, several agencies and organizations have been working to develop outdoor trails and recreation attractions. It first started when staff within in the Tonto National Forest started to strategize on how to preserve and interpret the remaining ruins of Pinal City. Then the Arizona TrailÃâà...
The Daily Courier
March 22, 2018
Additionally, an Arizona Deer Association project — supported with this AZSFWC grant funding and set to begin this year — will restore habitat near Payson, in the Tonto National Forest. The Round Valley Grassland Restoration will remove juniper and other woody plants that have taken over formerÃâà...
AZCentral.com
March 22, 2018
FLAGSTAFF — A group protesting a proposed copper mine outside of Phoenix says its prayer site was vandalized when two crosses were removed, two others damaged and ceremonial eagle feathers were left on the ground. Arizona's Tonto National Forest is investigating last weekend's vandalism at theÃâà...
Los Angeles Times
March 22, 2018
At the updated Kohl's Ranch Lodge, about 15 miles east of Payson in the Tonto National Forest, we lucked into a cabin and multiple sparkling lakes nearby. The tab: We paid $903 for four nights in our spacious cabin. We also spent $245 for meals and drinks, and $280 for boat and kayak rentals. .
12news.com KPNX
March 21, 2018
We're showing off Mesa starting April 9. Mesa is a foodie hotspot, and has many museums to visit. Mesa neighbors the Tonto National Forest and has three lakes and a river for active adventures. Stay tuned as we announce when we're coming to your city or town! The next reveal will be on 12 News Friday.
KNAU Arizona Public Radio
March 21, 2018
The Tonto National Forest said Tuesday it is investigating the vandalism that occurred over the weekend at the Oak Flat Campground. The group known as Apache Stronghold has said the Resolution Copper Mine is an assault on their spiritual practice and culture. Member Wendsler Nosie Sr. says theÃâà...
Cronkite News
March 19, 2018
Wind Spirit, tucked between Winkelman and Superior, just south of Tonto National Forest, is an “ecovillage,” where residents live by a public set of ever-changing ... Through the main gate of Wind Spirit, just south of the Tonto National Forest, visitors enter the communal kitchen and gathering area. MaiseÃâà...
Arizona Daily Star
March 19, 2018
A sacred Native American site at Oak Flat, in the Tonto National Forest, has been desecrated, a news release from the Center for Biological Diversity said. ... The Tonto National Forest has sent Forest Service law enforcement officers to investigate the incident, Forest Service spokeswoman Carrie TemplinÃâà...
Payson Roundup
March 1, 2018
The Rim Trails Working Group is comprised of the towns of Payson, Star Valley, Pine and Strawberry, as well as the Tonto National Forest, many trail user ... “Engaging our community and forest users will help the Tonto National Forest with future trails planning and prioritization,” said Debbie Cress, PaysonÃâà...
KITV Honolulu
February 28, 2018
Timeline of Firefighter Fatalities Associated With Wildland Fires (selected):June 26, 1990 - Six firefighters (including four volunteers on a prison work crew) are killed in the Dude Fire in Tonto National Forest, northeast of Phoenix. July 6, 1994 - Fourteen firefighters die in a wildfire at Storm King Mountain inÃâà...
Payson Roundup
February 27, 2018
Prior to the meeting where the trails were first discussed town manager Tim Grier had met with Tonto National Forest Payson Ranger District leaders and received an enthusiastic response to the proposal. Those leaders — Debbie Cress and Chris Welker — attended the initial trails discussion meeting, andÃâà...
Payson Roundup
February 27, 2018
The Tonto National Forest alone has spent about $50 million thinning more than 50,000 acres around most Rim Country communities in the past decade — about $5 million annually. The Forest Service last year spent more than $2 billion fighting wildfires. Whitney said the Arizona Department of ForestryÃâà...
AZCentral.com
February 20, 2018
That's the reduced price for the 117-acre Gold Hill mine on the edge of Tonto National Forest. In 2010, the site that is said to have hundreds of thousands of tons of gold was listed for $43 million. The historic mine is the largest piece of vacant land available in Scottsdale, according to listing agent PrestonÃâà...
Payson Roundup
February 19, 2018
Weather permitting, Tonto National Forest fire specialists will begin eliminating a combined total of about 200 acres of vegetative debris piles on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, near Pyeatt Draw Road and Control Road 64 in the Diamond Point summer homes area. Residents and visitors can expect to seeÃâà...
Payson Roundup
February 16, 2018
... through the Viply mobile app for select locations on the Cave Creek District, or at Tonto National Forest Offices. Additional information can be found at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/passes-permits/?cid=fsbdev3_018733, or by calling the Tonto National Forest at 602-225-5200 during business hoursÃâà...
ABC15 Arizona
February 3, 2018
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Sheriffs Office is searching for an Arizona woman who has not been seen since Tuesday night. Authorities say 48-year-old Diana Junge was reported missing by her mother after she may have gone to Tonto National Forest, near Granite Reef Dam Road and Bush HighwayÃâà...
KYMA
December 31, 1999
AZZ132-133-172130- /O.NEW.KPSR.FW.A.0003.180419T1800Z-180420T0300Z/ Central Deserts- Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest Foothills- 227 AM MST Tue Apr 17 2018 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONGÃâà...
Arizona Silver Belt
December 31, 1999
Drought conditions, warm temperatures, and increasing fire danger have prompted the Tonto National Forest to implement fire restrictions on the Tonto National Forest beginning at 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 18. Fire-causing activities will be prohibited across the entire Tonto National Forest. BuildingÃâà...
Arizona Silver Belt
December 31, 1999
“The Tonto National Forest takes this seriously.” Upon hearing of the vandalism, the Forest Service immediately sent law enforcement officers to the site to examine the damage and canvass the area for witnesses. They are now asking for the public's help to identify the individual or individuals responsible.
FH Times
December 31, 1999
... officers to the site to examine and canvas the area for witnesses. Anyone who was camping in or near Oak Flat Campground and might have seen or heard something is asked to contact Law Enforcement Officer Robert Shelton at 928-402-6250, or the Tonto National Forest main office at 602-225-5200.
AZFamily
December 31, 1999
“Finding the horses can be tricky as they are “wild and free” and the different bands roam over a relatively large area of the Tonto National Forest,” he said. He said once you find a band or herd, it is possible to watch them and learn their behavior. But one thing he stressed, is to be sure to observe these wildÃâà...
