Archaeology Southwest is a Tucson-based nonprofit organization that was established nearly three decades ago. The organization practices preservation archaeology, a term which contains three distinct phases: pursuing big-picture research questions through low-impact investigative methods, sharing results with professionals and the public, and actively protecting sites through ownership and/or conservation easements....
On June 25, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Pathway to Home Ownership program held a meeting for all SRPMIC members with the goal of outlining the process of becoming a homeowner. The meeting was held in Two Waters’ A building in room 107. Lori Calderon, community outreach supervisor from...
On July 12, the San Carlos Apache Tribe declared a state of emergency due to the Watch Fire that has destroyed the area near 7 Mile and Peridot districts on the San Carlos Reservation. Firefighters and first-responders have been working tirelessly to contain the fire, which is reported at being...
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, one in every 10 elders will experience some form of abuse in their lifetimes. Only one in every 24 cases is reported. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Senior Services Adult Protective Services (APS) team hosted an Elder Abuse Awareness Walk on...
The Accelerated Learning Academy football field was alive with lawn chairs, kids running around and the aromas of frybread and fireworks smoke as hundreds of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members braved the summer heat to celebrate the 4th of July. Food trucks Frybread Riot, Tacos Huachi and Ice Surrender...
On Wednesday, July 3, Salt River Senior Services hosted its monthly senior breakfast at the Lehi Community Building. July’s breakfast took seniors to “The Great Hall” in Hogwarts Castle, as the theme for this month is Harry Potter. The room was decorated with banners, balloons and wands as Senior Services...
To celebrate the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community students who recently graduated at the high school, GED, trade school, college and university levels, the Community held a Class of 2024 graduation recognition program at the Talking Stick Resort Ballroom on June 27. Monte Yazzie, injury prevention coordinator for the SRPMIC...
