Biden to make historic visit in Arizona as Democrats worry about bleeding support
President Joe Biden will visit the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona on Friday as Democrats make a push to keep the Native vote in their court. The visit marks his first to a Native community since becoming president. He is expected to discuss his administration’s achievements with tribal communities. “The President will discuss the […]
Major water funding announced ahead of Biden's Gila River Indian Community visit
(The Center Square) – The Gila River Indian Community in Arizona will receive $107 million in federal taxpayer dollars as part of a water agreement. The funds, sourced from the Inflation Reduction Act, are divided between three major projects. Gila River Farms is getting a $64 million revamp of its irrigation, $26 million is going toward the Blackwater canals for “concrete line” and $17 million will head toward a “regulating reservoir” to be built to help the Santan Canal, according to a news release. ...
Evacuations underway due to brush fire on Gila River Indian Community, which has burned 415 acres and is 0% contained
PHOENIX — A brush fire burning on the Gila River Indian Community is now causing evacuations, according to the Gila River Police Department. The fire is burning in District 6 of the community and caused a large plume of smoke to hang over the West Valley. The Gila River...