CBP helicopter pulls Australian man from snowy mountains in Cochise County

U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter crews rescued hikers from snowy conditions in the Huachuca Mountains south of the Sierra Vista last week, officials said. Cochise County Sheriff’s Office agents helped search for a hiker, a man from Australia, who was stranded Thursday in freezing temperatures in the Arizona mountains on Thursday, a CBP spokesman […]

Helicopter swoops in to rescue stranded hiker in freezing Arizona mountains

Helicopter rescues stranded hikers in freezing Arizona mountains The stranded hiker was rescued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection air and marine crews on February 24, 2023. Tucson, Arizona –Last week, a stranded hiker was rescued from the snowy Huachuca Mountains south of Sierra Vista, Arizona. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office was looking for an […]

Arts and Entertainment calendar for Rim Country, White Mountains | Announcements

valentine market Meet us at the American Legion at 825 E. Main St. in Springerville on Saturday, February 4th from 10am to 4pm. The Valentine’s Market features an abundance of White Mountain handicrafts, jewelry and sweets. Botanical event The Arizona Native Plant Society Tonto Basin Chapter invites anyone interested in learning about the native plants […]

The best dining in Rim Country and White Mountains | Arts & Entertainment

both Payson Summary and the White Mountain Independent We ask our readers to choose the “Best Of” each year. These contests are a great resource for choosing different service options, including places to eat in Rim Country and White Mountains communities. Find out who will win in 2023 in the coming months. White Mountain Independent […]