February 24, 2025
Tucson's Christopher Columbus Park has been renamed Danny Lopez Park in honor of the late Indigenous leader. Lopez, a respected elder of the Tohono O’odham Nation, was a teacher and cultural advocate. The renaming effort, led by Azul Navarrete-Valera, highlights Lopez's contributions to cultural preservation and community leadership. The Tucson City Council unanimously approved the change, which includes park improvements funded by Proposition 407.
We provide the independent reporting that non-Native, extractive outlets often overlook. We give our communities the context and the facts they need to make informed decisions.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we exist to illuminate tribal government decision-making for everyone who cares about transparency about Native issues. Because the consequences of restricted press freedom affect our communities every day, our trauma-informed reporting is rooted in a deep, firsthand expertise. Every gift helps keep the fire burning. A monthly contribution makes the biggest impact.