Tag Archives: Central Arizona

The Super Moon Strikes Again!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by rsingram

Last night’s full moon, August 10,2014, was the second in a series of three full super moons. Another super moon will occur on September 9, 2014.  The August 10th one was considered the brightest however as the distance from the … Continue reading →

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State of the Climate – AMS Update 2013

Posted on July 23, 2014 by rsingram

How many times can our Annual Climate report be the 6th warmest on record? I guess every time one record is surpassed it gives rise to the ability of another record to be broken as well.  I know it’s obtuse, … Continue reading →

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Petrichor-The Monsoon is Here!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by rsingram

There is a Word Desert Denizens Need to Know…Petrichor. It’s been a long hot Spring! Now finally the Monsoon has arrived. With the clouds come lightning and thunder…and the oh so welcome RAIN. And RAIN And more RAIN! And then … Continue reading →

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The Great March for Climate Action Passes Through Payson Arizona!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by rsingram

On April 14th, the Great March for Climate Action reached our little Town of Payson, Arizona! The March began on March 1st, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  Under the banner of “How many steps will you take”, their blog site … Continue reading →

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Troglodytes of the World Unite!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by rsingram

Whether you live in a Natural Cave or a Man Made Cave either way… Caves are the new Cool abodes! They are undoubtedly the most ecologically friendly homes and in light of increasing heat and unsettled weather may provide us … Continue reading →

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Bedrock Metates of Central Arizona

Posted on March 21, 2013 by rsingram

Native Americans thrived in Central Arizona between 1000 and 1250.  It is estimated that there were over 1,000 Indian ruins surrounding Payson Arizona and the Rim Country.  Payson is definitely a Central Arizona town.  The geographic center of the State … Continue reading →

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