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“Telling the Stories of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community”

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Roadrunner Lake Resort Site Assessed by SRPMIC Brownfields Program
January 5, 2023

Roadrunner Lake Resort Site Assessed by SRPMIC Brownfields Program

Through the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Brownfields Program, from November 8 to December 7, 2022, the Roadrunner Lake Resort site was assessed (Phase II) for asbestos, and soil sampling and lead-based paint testing were completed. The Community Development Department’s (CDD) Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Division (EPNR) has a Brownfields Program that works to […]

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration Rings in 2023
January 5, 2023

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration Rings in 2023

As the sun set on the evening of December 31, the Community gathered at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Building to celebrate the end of 2022 and the beginning of a new year at the SRPMIC New Year’s Eve Family Celebration. It was in the year 2022 that public social events came back strong […]

Westwood High School Girls’ Basketball Stands First in 6A East Valley
January 5, 2023

Westwood High School Girls’ Basketball Stands First in 6A East Valley

The 2022-23 high school basketball season has begun, and as the Westwood High School girls’ basketball reaches the middle of their season, they are sitting at No. 1 in the 6A East Valley with a record of 6-3. On Monday, December 12, the freshman, junior varsity and varsity played against Cesar Chavez. The varsity Lady […]

SRPMIC Council Holds Special Recognition for Outgoing Council Representatives
January 5, 2023

SRPMIC Council Holds Special Recognition for Outgoing Council Representatives

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council held a special recognition for outgoing Council Representatives Diane Enos and Tom Largo on Wednesday, December 14, at the Council Chambers following their executive session and general Council meetings.  The two representatives were able to say a few words and receive well wishes from Community members and SRPMIC […]

Community Artists Featured at the 45th Annual Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market
January 5, 2023

Community Artists Featured at the 45th Annual Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market

The Pueblo Grande Museum in Phoenix held its 45th annual Indian Market on December 10 and 11, welcoming more than 110 artists whose work includes pottery, paintings, jewelry, beadwork, weaving/basketry, photography and more to demonstrate and sell their work to the public.  This year’s Indian Market Featured Artist was Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community artist […]

NAGI Foundation, RezHawk Towing, Volunteers Help Provide Pet Food to Community Pet Owners 
January 5, 2023

NAGI Foundation, RezHawk Towing, Volunteers Help Provide Pet Food to Community Pet Owners 

On Thursday, December 15, the NAGI Foundation, along with the Arizona Pet Project, RezHawk Towing and a number of Community volunteers, delivered dog, cat and bird food to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community pet owners.  With help from RezHawk Towing and SRPMIC Senior Environmental Specialist (Range Management) Brian Gewecke and his 10-horse trailer, he and […]

Arizona Ironman Makes Its Way Through the Community
January 5, 2023

Arizona Ironman Makes Its Way Through the Community

The Arizona Ironman made its way through the Community on November 20. This year, there were three relay teams representing the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, one individual athlete, and a SRPMIC-sponsored athlete.  The Ironman race is a full distance triathlon that consist of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a full marathon (26.2 […]

Council Representative Tom Largo Holds Final District Meeting
December 15, 2022

Council Representative Tom Largo Holds Final District Meeting

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members gathered at the Way of Life Facility to take part in the last district meeting with Tom Largo on Monday, November 28.  “I want to tell each and every one of you that it’s been an honor and pleasure to serve you,” said Largo, who has served for 24 […]

SRPMIC Community Relations Director Celebrates 40 Years of Service 
December 15, 2022

SRPMIC Community Relations Director Celebrates 40 Years of Service 

Longtime Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community employee Janet Johnson has reached her 40-year milestone working in the Community Relations Office. On Wednesday, November 30, Johnson’s staff held a celebratory reception marking her years of service to the Community. Current and former colleagues came by to reminisce and congratulate Johnson for all her hard work and […]

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Kennise McGertt Continues Flag Tossing with ASU Marching Band 

Kennise McGertt Continues Flag Tossing with ASU Marching Band 

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Kennise McGertt has had quite an adventure since graduating from Mountain View High School in May. McGertt traveled to more than 20 states while on tour with the Academy Drum and Bugle Corps over the summer. When she returned in mid-August, she began her first year of college, attending […]
SRPMIC Member Becomes IFBB Bikini Professional Bodybuilder

SRPMIC Member Becomes IFBB Bikini Professional Bodybuilder

Leanne “Aimee” Velasquez, a 27-year-old Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member, was working as a registered nurse when she decided to change up her routine of going to the gym in February 2020. Feeling intimidated and lost, she hired a fitness coach to help her get a new routine down. Her coach turned out to […]
Jacob Butler Becomes Chair of Native Seeds/SEARCH

Jacob Butler Becomes Chair of Native Seeds/SEARCH

After serving on the board of Native Seeds/SEARCH since 2017, Community Garden Coordinator Jacob Butler will now serve as chair of the board for the nonprofit seed-conservation organization based in Tucson. Butler has a big presence in the Community, having served as Community garden coordinator for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for 16 years. […]
Harvesting the Fruit of the Prickly Pear

Harvesting the Fruit of the Prickly Pear

The O’odham and Piipaash people traditionally collected many indigenous plants in the Sonoran Desert. Many people continue to go out today and collect them when they are in bloom. The fruit of the prickly pear cactus, I:ibhai in O’odham, is one of the best traditional foods to collect from the summer through the beginning of […]
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