Churchill County educator working to give Native students the experiences she didn’t have – The Nevada Independent
Karlene Pacheco never imagined she would find a career in education. After graduating from college, however, she became drawn to jobs that gave her the opportunity to work with students. Nine years ago, she returned to the Churchill County School District where she graduated from high school in 1997 and decided to work with Native […]
Valley experiences showers, heavy winds Thursday night
Showers and high winds hit valley Thursday night arizona news Has been updated: May 18, 2023 at 7:58 PM (Twitter photo/@ArizonaDOT) PHOENIX — Strong gusts of wind and patchy rain affected the Valley and surrounding areas on Thursday night, bringing a week of storms across Arizona. The Phoenix National Weather Service warned that thunderstorms could […]
Training Program Turns Lived Experiences into Peer Support
Jessica Champ’s history of substance use disorders began around the time most children entered middle school. “I started injecting methamphetamines around the age of 11,” Jessica Champ said. “Her mother said she worked 14 hours a day. She didn’t know my ex-stepfather was dealing drugs and sexually abusing me. stole the drug.” By the time […]
8 must-try Northern Arizona experiences
The Valley of the Sun has undergone massive economic development, especially in relation to the more luxurious hospitality offerings available throughout the region. But the 48 state capitals aren’t the only ones experiencing an explosion of uplifting experiences. Similarly, northern Arizona is seeing a rise in more luxurious and adventurous experiences and services in the […]