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After 26 years of service with the Salt River Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic, Oscar Merritt has retired. The SRFD held a retirement gathering for Merritt on June 1 at the new fire department headquarters on Chaparral Road. Merritt’s family members sat beside him as he listened to the many...
3 takeaways: History once again repeated in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as a rare piece of U.S. history made a stop here. This time it took place on June 17 at the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River Fields. An event designed to commemorate the 25th anniversary...
With the return of our infamous Arizona heat, residents in the Valley and statewide are noticing a spike in bugs and reptiles, especially snakes. But have no fear—like the rest of us, these creatures are likely just looking for a place to beat the heat. The most common snakes found...
Remember the El Niño from 1997 and 2015? It’s likely back, and experts expect the remainder of the year to be warmer and rainier than usual. 3 Takeaways: It might officially be time to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for the approaching “Super” El Niño. El...
Members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community gathered in the Two Waters Courtyard on the morning of May 21 to remember and honor fallen Salt River Police Department Officer Clayton Townsend (End of Watch, Jan. 8, 2019) and Officer Jair Cabrera (End of Watch, May 24, 2014). The program...
The ongoing trauma of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) continues to weigh heavily on the hearts and minds of many, especially in Indian Country. Locally, to help navigate the harsh traumas of MMIP, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has established its own MMIP coordinator, Paula Shaw, who works...
Banana Ball has become famous as the most entertaining game in sports, turning the traditional game of baseball into an entertaining, fast-paced spectacle that keeps both its players and the audience engaged. On March 28 and 29, Banana Ball made its way to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The...
With Arizona experiencing its first 100-degree day on March 19, learn how to avoid heat-related illness. 3 Takeaways: Whether we’re ready for it or not, the hot Arizona weather has made its way here, setting the stage early for another nine months or so of triple-digit daytime temperatures. Though some...
Editor’s Note: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member Tamara Silversmith was honored in February by the Chandler Police Department for her 35 years of service. The following is a submission from Silversmith in her own words. It has been lightly edited for style and length. “In a world that moves...
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