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...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community was established on June 14, 1879. The 52,600-acre parcel of tribal land is surrounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe and Fountain Hills. With over 11,000 tribal members, the Community gathered on Saturday, June 13, at the Community Building to celebrate its culture,...
June marks the end of a successful year with the 2025-26 Miss Salt River and Jr. Miss Salt River courts. Each June, girls vie for the titles of Miss Salt River and Jr. Miss Salt River. These three girls have represented the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community over the last...
Flags representing each branch of the U.S. military stirred in the quiet early morning Lehi breeze as the sun climbed over Red Mountain. The American flag waved tallest in the middle as the sunlight illuminated the red desert soil surrounding the Lehi Cemetery on May 25 during the Memorial Day...
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member and Saguaro High School student was recently selected to join the prestigious youth leadership program. 3 Takeaways: Superstar Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member and Young River People’s Council correspondent secretary Myson Galindo has etched his name into the record books once again. ...
Kennise McGertt captured a State Championship and Winter Guard International World Championship Glory Kennise McGertt continues to ascend. The superstar Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community member has achieved yet another milestone, securing a spot on the Oasis Ensembles World Class Winter Guard team. Winter Guard is an international organization that...
If you have visited the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Community Garden recently, you might have heard a few clucks coming from a new chicken coop. In addition to the garden’s vegetables and other food items, there are now a few chickens—and, occasionally, pigs—to provide sustenance and farm animal education...