June 14 is Community Day, a day when we come together to celebrate the founding of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Given the circumstances of COVID-19 this year, the traditional gathering of Community members was cancelled to ensure everyone’s safety. In its place, the Community Relations Department decided to put together a unique project […]

Ruth J. (Enos) Chough was born on June 6, 1930, in Sacaton, Arizona. She is the daughter of Susie Enos and Juan Enos. She is the youngest sibling of the late Theodore Enos and late Blanche Enos.  Chough grew up on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. As a child, she recalled that she carried […]

During a recent meeting, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community health officials relayed that the majority of COVID-19 tests being done in our Community are women. It was emphasized to us as leadership that we should encourage more men to get tested. I want to encourage the male population of our Community to make an appointment […]

On June 11, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier reported via video post the first COVID-19–related death of an enrolled Community member resident. “I’m very sad to report this message today regarding the death of our first enrolled Community member resident due to the coronavirus,” said Harvier. “Our prayers go out to the […]

This month, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Community Recreational Services (CRS) begins Recreation at Home, a collection of virtual activities for the entire family to enjoy Mondays through Fridays. The CRS team rallied together to come up with ways to connect with Community youth and their families after the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt […]

Businesses across Arizona are gradually reopening as the governor ended the stay-at-home order and the quarantine due to COVID-19 is easing up. As the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community enters phase 1 of the “Return Strong” initiative, the entertainment portion of SRPMIC has a whole different set of challenges. Discover Salt River Division Manager Blessing […]

Manderee Jose is the 23-year-old daughter of Raylene Galvas and Winston Earl Jose Jr. She is the reigning 2019-2020 Miss Salt River. As the passing of the crown is coming up, Jose reflected on some of her fondest memories from her time as Miss Salt River and what she gained from the experience.  Most of […]

Teegan Smith is the daughter of Davina Dallas and Daniel Smith, Sr. She is currently entering her senior year at Westwood High School and will be applying to colleges this fall. She plans on finishing her senior year strong.  “My year as Jr. Miss Salt River was a great experience,” Smith said. “It was filled […]