Associated Farms is one of three farming companies that grow crops on leased land on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. It has been here since 1976, longer than any other current farming operation. Adam Hatley, partner at Associated Farms, says that his father Sonny was the first in the family to be here, and […]

As the “Essential Services Only” phase in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is extended at least through October 4, O’odham Action News continues our recognition of essential workers who keep SRPMIC going strong during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this issue, we recognize the tireless hard work of the Senior Services Department (SSD) and all […]

Owner: Cody Wood Year established: 2016 Services: Portraits, graduation photos, photo booth events and video production services Q: What made you want to start your own business, and why did you choose this type of business? A: I’ve been interested in photography since high school, so I kind of picked it up shooting pictures on […]

Q: What made you want to start your own business, and why did you choose this type of business?  A: It’s everyone’s dream to be their own boss, and when I started working for the Community, I started learning a lot of things that would be beneficial to us, such as the procurement policy that […]

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community General Election is now over, with two Salt River District I seats going to Wi-Bwa Grey and A. David Antone, and one Lehi District II seat going to Deanna Scabby. The Community is now focusing on preparing for the U.S. General Election, which is coming up on Tuesday, November […]

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Tribal Library has kept churning out programs for the Community during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that Community members stay active in their pursuit of information. For young children and families, the library has a series of Story Time events on different topics. Kindness Story Time was on September 15, […]

Owners: Isaac and Christina Lopez (we talked with Isaac for the interview) Year established: 2014 Services: Silkscreen T-shirts and jackets for adults, toddlers and infants, including baby onesies. Designs incorporate Native themes using humor and history. At the beginning of October, the company plans to start selling masks and a new shirt design. Q: What […]

The last issue of O’odham Action News featured a variety of essential workers in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community who have made an impact on the Community and kept it running smoothly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article will focus on Health Service Transportation drivers in the Health & Human Services Department. The drivers […]