Since the COVID-19 pandemic began earlier this year, law enforcement agencies across the United States report that incidents of domestic violence have increased by 35%. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so it was a good opportunity for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Social Services Department to help educate the Community.  In a Zoom […]

On Thursday, October 15, a ceremony was held for the 2020 Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) National Native Media Awards. The virtual ceremony featured the year’s top news stories told through writing, video, radio and photography.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAJA had to postpone the 2020 National Native Media Conference, which was to be […]

Q: What made you want to start your own business, and why did you choose this type of business?  A: Growing up, I saw a lot of creativity. My dad (Penrose Fulwilder) is an artist; I’ve seen him create a lot of artwork and sell it. That was a big key. I was more a […]

Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans are diagnosed with diabetes? There are 84 million people in the U.S. at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the risk factors that can lead to diabetes and help people live a healthy lifestyle so they […]

After spring training, when the Arizona Diamondbacks move a few steps over to Phoenix and the Colorado Rockies make their mile-high trek back home, the grounds crew at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is just getting warmed up. Marshall Jennings is the head groundskeeper at Salt River Fields. He has been at the stadium […]

Owner: Joseph “JB” Cortez Year established: 2001 (2011 for Nature’s Defense) Services: The Main Ingredient: commercial-quality household/domestic retail culinary items including cookware, bakeware, bar supplies, cutlery and more. Salt River Hospitality: Industrial, commercial and janitorial hospitality services. Nature’s Defense: All-natural, organic food-grade products for defense against insects and pests. Q: What made you want to […]

A new holiday tradition makes its debut at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick from November 23 to December 31 this year. Holiday Lights will be a drive-through experience, with nearly 5 million lights displayed along a 1.2-mile route that encircles the entire baseball facility. Favorite holiday songs will be simulcast via FM radio signal […]

For World Teachers’ Day on Monday, October 5, Salt River Schools Accelerated Learning Academy social studies teacher John Paul “JP” Jones was honored for his exemplary work by Salt River Schools partner and fast-food restaurant Whataburger. Accelerated Learning Academy principal Jama Nacke said that the team was asked by the Human Resources department to think […]