August 14, 2026 1:40 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
August 14, 2026 1:40 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
On July 12th, the West Cocopah Reservation, based in Somerton, Arizona, held their Tribal Council Elections. The Inaugural ceremony to install all five elected officials was held on July 26th.
Cocopah Tribal Officials for 2024 – 2026
The curriculum department at Parker High School, along with department head Amy Conway and instructional specialist Jennifer Baker, recently held a new teacher’s induction at Parker High School.
This new teacher induction helps the teachers grasp a broad idea of what it will be like to enter into a new place with different cultures and ideals, and it will teach them about the community. This training includes procedures for learning how to be professional in and out of the classroom and best practices for teaching your classroom how to run efficiently. It also exposes them to diverse cultures within our community.
Dear Vice President Harris,
As your pledged delegate, I write to ask that you select United States Senator Mark Kelly as your running mate.
Sen. Kelly knows how to talk to Indian country. He has been here, he understands our issues, and he will be an asset to your ticket. In Arizona, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, Native American voters are a key swing state voting bloc. Adding him to your ticket will help in November and advance our shared vision of an America that lives up to its treaty and trust responsibilities.
I look forward to continuing our work together on tribal sovereignty, economic development in Indian country, and I hope you will consider this recommendation in the coming weeks. Thank you and best of luck in November!
Sincerely,
Amelia Flores
Chairwoman,
Colorado River Indian Tribes
Cheryl McCabe started her career with the Colorado River Indian Tribes on May 17,1994 as a Consultant for CRIT Education.
In 2004, she began her career with CRIT Head Start as the ERSEA Manager/ Family Service Advocate. Cheryl has held many titles at Head Start including ERSEA Data Manager, Family & Community Partnership Specialist, and ERSEA/Data Specialist. In 2014, she was promoted to ERSEA Coordinator, a title she still holds today.
The Tribal Council and Human Resources Department thanked Cheryl for 30 years of continued service to the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Chairwoman Amelia Flores also expressed her appreciation to Cheryl for her dedicated service to CRIT’s Head Start children and to the program.
