August 14, 2026 3:50 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
August 14, 2026 3:50 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
From stunning cultural displays to family fun, hundreds attended the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Native Fair and Expo.
Day one on November 20th started with a noon grand opening and free BBQ. It ended with the CRIT Royalty Pageant and the Miss CRIT Pageants. Pictured below are Allie Ray-Lynne Fisher who was crowned Little Miss CRIT. Trevani Rhiane Esquerra who was crowned Miss CRIT and Zian Enela Nash was crowned Junior Miss CRIT.
Day two on November 21st included the Children’s Regalia Showcase on the main stage.
CRIT Education recently held its annual CRIT Royalty Dance for the outgoing and incoming Little Miss, JR Miss & Miss CRIT contestants. CRIT Royalty started off the morning dancing for Le Pera Elementary. Opening remarks by outgoing Miss CRIT Jayde Booth included the importance of language, language preservation as well as Native American dance history. Outgoing Junior Miss CRIT Lily Deanne Dick and outgoing Little Miss CRIT Eimyah Ameelyenah wished contestants good luck on their journey for the title. The Mohave Bird Singers provided traditional bird songs.
The CRIT Senior Center held its annual Elders Halloween Party October 31st at the Mo-Ch-Ho-Na Center. The elders enjoyed several games including a cake walk and costume contest. Lunch was also served.
Loretta Lee, Benefits Coordinator and Contact Representative of the Parker Indian Health Center, was on site to provide information on Medicare, changes to purchased referred care, and Arizona Medicaid. Anyone with questions on the presentation can contact Loretta Lee at (928)-669-2137 .
Tribal Council members in attendance included Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Councilwoman Vanessa Welch, Councilwoman Jaymee Moore and Councilman J.D. Fisher.
Senior Center Program Director Jimi Mae Jackson wishes to thank everyone who attended.
CRIT Library recently hosted a read along for the students of CRIT Head-Start with Smokey Bear. The day started off with a short story, “It’s Fall” by Rene Kurilla. Smokey Bear read “Smokey’s story time”. The book touches on camping safety and fire safety and prevention. CRIT Fire was on site to give the kids a tour of their fire engine and other equipment used to help put out fires and save lives.
