Changes in curfew and funeral restrictions
Sells, AZ- Some restrictions imposed by executive orders issued by Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. to combat the spread of COVID-19 have been either lifted or amended. On March 13,… Read More
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Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care: COVID-19 vaccine points of dispensing on the Tohono O’odham Nation
Sells, AZ- Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care (TONHC) has administered over 13,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccinations. Last week, the San Xavier Health Center Team hit the highest single-day total of 403 doses.… Read More
Miss Tohono O’odham Nation Committee looking for applicants for three vacant seats
Sells, AZ- The Tohono O’odham Legislative branch announced in a public notice that there is one current vacancy and two upcoming vacancies on the Miss Tohono O’odham Nation Committee.Candidates for these positions… Read More
From The Runner archive: Rocket dropped from Air Force fighter jet explodes near Covered Wells (1997)
Papago Runner, Sept. 26, 1997, Vol. 4 No. 7An Air Force test rocket, accidentally fired by an A-10 jet flying over Gu Achi District, exploded on the ground near Upper Covered Wells… Read More
San Xavier Mission’s East Tower is getting a makeover that will take about one year
San Xavier, AZ- The work needed to preserve a massive building that is over 220 years old goes far beyond just giving such a building the attention it needs, it requires an… Read More
Rides are available to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Sells, AZ- Though COVID-19 vaccinations are being offered on a regular schedule, a lack of transportation is keeping some members of the Tohono O’odham Nation community from getting vaccinated. The Nation’s Office… Read More