After talking to San Carlos Apache artist Robert Wilson about the things that inspire him, it’s not hard to believe him when he says, “pretty much anything.” Over the course of our conversation, I lose count of the number of times he says some variation of “I wanted to learn …
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The air is crystal clear and the leaves are golden brown. Fall has brought with it chilled rain and cloudy days. You can see the excitement in any child’s, and many adults, eyes as Halloween is just around the corner. Dust off your boots, jacket and sweater and get out of the …
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He was called the “greatest warrior” and the “worst Indian who ever lived.” He brought hope to his people and terror to his enemies. And he survived the most bloody of conflicts in the settling of the Arizona Territories of the late 1800’s – to tell his story “in his …
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Tucked away in the copper foothills of the Rocky Mountains is a mining town called Globe-Miami, Arizona. With a temperature that is normally 10-12 degrees cooler than the Phoenix Valley, Globe provides a quick get away for those looking to escape the lingering summer heat. Get in your car and …
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Updated April 18, 2015 The San Carlos Apache Reservation once attracted ranchers from all over the Southwest to buy cattle. When it came to cattle grazing, the land in San Carlos was considered the best of the best. The story of how this came to be dates back to the …
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Poets on the Rez is back, and this Friday will mark the first event of the year! An art and open mic night that includes music, painting and poetry, Poets on the Rez is held once a month at the community college in San Carlos. Poets on the Rez invites you to share your …
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Yesterday morning, members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe led roughly 70 people on a 44-mile march in protest to Congress’ recent approval of a bill that transfers 2,400 acres of national forest land, which includes Oak Flat, to the mining company Resolution Copper for development of an underground mine. Individuals from …
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There is something very intriguing about San Carlos artist Carrie Curley. Perhaps it is the eloquent way she speaks, her voice soft yet strong. Perhaps it is her artistic mystique. Or perhaps it is because this modest artist is a rare find on the Apache reservation, being both female and …
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Roberta Hunter-Patten is bracing herself to serve as the first Apache on the GUSD school board this January after winning last November’s election against Frankie DalMolin and Robert Howard for District 1. Total, Hunter-Patten has spent 30 years teaching students in kindergarten, elementary and junior high school. Until three or …
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The story of Indian Agent John Clum and the first Apache Policeman, John Talkalai. 1877 Steadying his rifle against the corral for accuracy, Apache policeman John Talkalai took deliberate aim and shot and killed his brother, Tonto Apache chief Disalin. It was a few days before Christmas, 1875 and earlier …
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