August 14, 2026 9:55 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
August 14, 2026 9:55 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
News Update November 12, 2025
Negotiations over the future of the Colorado River have reached a standstill after all seven basin states failed to meet a key federal deadline. Reports from 12News and 8NewsNow confirm that the states were unable to agree on a new water-sharing plan, leaving the situation unresolved as the river continues to decline.
High Country News explains that the biggest disagreements involve how much each state should give up in the future. The upper Basin states want fewer mandatory reductions, while the Lower Basin states, including Arizona, say they have already taken the deepest cuts and cannot continue to absorb the majority of the impacts.
With no agreement in place, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has asked the Trump administration to intervene. She stated that Arizona has made significant sacrifices and cannot carry the weight of the reductions while other states refuse to commit to measurable cuts. If the states cannot reach a plan soon, the federal government may create one for them.
For the Colorado River Indian Tribes, the outcome of these negotiations has major importance. CRIT holds valuable senior water rights and relies on a stable and fair management plan to ensure long-term security for the community and the region.
For more information, you can read the news articles with the links below.
High Country News
https://www.hcn.org/articles/why-colorado-river-negotiations-are-so-difficult/
12 News
/wednesday-is-deadline-for-7-state-including-arizona-to-negotiate-the-colorado-river
The CRIT Education center held the first awards ceremony of the year for its tribal students who received Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance for the second quarter of the school year.
Students also enjoyed a pizza party hosted by CRIT Education as well as prizes and activities following the awards ceremony.
The CRIT Senior center held its first luncheon of the year for CRIT Elders. The annual Valentine’s Day luncheon was held on February 7th.
Previously, CRIT Elders created the center pieces for the luncheon.
Tribal Council Members in attendance February 7th included Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Councilwoman Vanessa Welch, Councilwoman Raeanne Patch, and Treasurer Anisa Patch.
CRIT’s first monthly staff meeting of the year included an introduction to incoming Tribal Council Members Tracey Quillen and Tommy Drennan as well as remarks from Chairwoman Amelia Flores.
Human Resources Specialist Regina Pretends-Eagle started off the meeting by greeting and thanking all the employees for their hard work.
Councilwoman Quillen said she is grateful for the opportunity to be on Tribal Council, she let the employees know that “her door is always open”. Councilman Drennan expressed deep gratitude for being able to serve on Tribal Council.
Chairwoman Flores told the group, “We see you guys working hard and we are grateful for the hard work you all put in for the Tribes” She also spoke of a proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”.
