Solemn respect was felt throughout the Two Waters Courtyard on May 22 as the Salt River Police Department held their annual Peace Officer’s Memorial following Police Week, which was May 11-17.   “Peace Officer” is an umbrella term that includes police, sheriffs and deputies as well as others appointed to uphold...

Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that readers may find upsetting.  During the morning of May 21 on the ninth-floor of the Executive Tower inside of the Arizona Capitol Building, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs approached the lectern as she clutched House Bill 2281, also known as the ‘Turquoise...

Editor’s Note: This story contains sensitive subject matter that readers may find upsetting.  During the month of April, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hosted several events to help continue to raise awareness and showcase support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Here, in the Community, the Health and Human Services...

Across the nation, U.S. citizens celebrate National Day of Prayer on May 1. On this national holiday, those of all faiths are encouraged to gather in prayer and reflection. Here, in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, members, employees and visitors filled the Two Waters Courtyard for a National Day...

Several generations of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community families met inside of SRPMIC’s Council Chambers on April 16 to celebrate and honor Community seniors celebrating over 90-plus years of life.  Prior to the recognition, President Martin Harvier provided insight as to how the celebration came to be. “A few weeks...

During the week of March 20 at Westworld of Scottsdale, the diet sodas were $4, but the art was priceless.  The inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Show featured a who’s who of local artists from the Valley of the Sun, which also included Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist Dwayne Manuel,...

Pat Tillman was a star Arizona State University (ASU) linebacker who had an exceptional football career. Tillman was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1997 after leading his team to a Pac-10 championship and the Rose Bowl the previous year. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in...

Digital photography students from Salt River Schools made a special April visit to Community Relations at the Two Waters Government Complex. The elementary school students take part in a digital photography class as part of the Eagles Club after-school program. Students toured Community Relations and met with staff, including O’odham Action...