The newest hotel to open in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community held its grand-opening event on Thursday, May 20. The Staybridge Suites Scottsdale–Talking Stick has been operational since October 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the hotel was unable to hold a grand opening at that time. SRPMIC Council representatives and other dignitaries […]
On May 10, Salt River Fire Department (SRFD) Deputy Chief Kevin Makil took his last call, as the SRFD staff gathered around and turned up their radios in unison at Fire Station No. 291. After that came the flag and ax ceremony to mark Makil’s retirement. SRFD Fire Chief Daryl Dash began the ceremony by […]
On April 26, Salt River Schools began to slowly bring students back to in-person learning after having spent the last year learning from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents, guardians, teachers and some students were excited to get back to learning face-to-face as Salt River Elementary School (SRES), the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) […]
Primary care is a critical component of any healthcare system. It’s the day-to-day healthcare provided by pediatricians, family medicine doctors, and obstetrics and gynecology specialists (OB/GYNs). Your primary care doctor is the point person for your health and well-being, the one provider who can help guide you toward healthier lifestyle habits, identify health issues during […]
The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Code of Ordinances includes the “Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Code,” or the “Elder Code” for short. The Elder Code is developed with input from different SRPMIC government departments and approved by Council. The Community is able to practice its own jurisdiction by the development of the code, which […]
By Dodie Manuel When you work at a place for 37 years, there are a lot of memories—some good, some not so good. When you work in the fire department, this is even more true. Over the years there have been many people and events that have been etched into Salt River Fire Department Deputy […]
With the River People Health Center slated for a November construction completion, the yet-unnamed dental suite housed on the second floor will be run by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be providing emergency and preventive dental care to enrolled Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members and other enrolled Native patients. […]