Monthly Archives: May, 2021

Deputy Chief Makil’s Career Celebrated With Flag and Ax Ceremony

May 20, 2021

On May 10, Salt River Fire Department (SRFD) Deputy Chief Kevin Makil took his last call, as the SRFD staff gathered around and turned...

Dry Vegetation, Hot Temperatures Mean It’s Fire Season

May 20, 2021

As vegetation begins to dry out and the warmer summer months approach, fire season is officially arriving in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The...

Salt River Schools Eases Back to In-Person Learning

May 20, 2021

On April 26, Salt River Schools began to slowly bring students back to in-person learning after having spent the last year learning from home...

SRPMIC Justice Center Receives 2021 Architecture Award

May 20, 2021

The designers of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Justice Center have won a 2021 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Award for their...

Student Athlete: Marcus Lasiloo Lands on the Westwood High School Baseball Team

May 20, 2021

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member and Westwood High School freshman Marcus Lasiloo has been preparing himself to play high school baseball since he...

Help Prevent Hot-Car Deaths

May 20, 2021

As temperatures in southern Arizona start to rise, so does the need to remind people about the danger of leaving children and pets inside...

Miss Salt River and Jr. Miss Salt River Pageants Are Going Virtual

May 20, 2021

As June approaches, the Miss Salt River Pageant Committee is recruiting young women to compete to be crowned the next Miss and Jr. Miss...

Services Expanding at Salt River Integrated Health Care

May 20, 2021

Primary care is a critical component of any healthcare system. It’s the day-to-day healthcare provided by pediatricians, family medicine doctors, and obstetrics and gynecology...

SRPMIC Elder Code Outlines Ways to Protect Vulnerable Members

May 19, 2021

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Code of Ordinances includes the “Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Code,” or the “Elder Code” for short. The Elder...

Kevin Makil Hangs Up His Boots After 37 Years

May 17, 2021

By Dodie Manuel When you work at a place for 37 years, there are a lot of memories—some good, some not so good. When you...

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Missing and Murdered Awareness Day Prayer and Walk

May 26, 2023

The Scottsdale Community College Indigenous Cultural Center organized and hosted a Missing and Murdered Awareness Day Prayer and Walk on May 5 to remember...