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Pima (Akimel O’odham) village, c. 1892. (Public domain)

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The Pima Villages were an oasis for southern Arizona in the 1850s. Thanks to irrigation developed over 1,200 years, they had water and ample crops, and the Akimel O’odham — formerly called Pima — had a reputation for being reliable and peaceful.

By Ray Carlson, Special to the Courier October 8, 2017