October 27, 2026 4:49 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
October 27, 2026 4:49 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
SPECIAL TRIBAL MEETING SCHEDULED WITH CRRMC AND PD
During the Regular Tribal Council meeting of August 10, 2024, a Special Tribal Council meeting was scheduled to meet with the Colorado River Residential Management Corporation (CRRMC) and the CRIT Police Department on:
Monday, August 12, 2024
1:30 PM
Tribal Council Chambers
This is a Tribal Council meeting and open only to the CRIT membership and the membership is welcome to attend to discuss ongoing issues including the CRRMC eviction and complaint process.
(August 4th 3:30pm)
Notice to BIA Electric Customers:
All power has been restored in the affected Big River area. If you are still having power issues, please call CRIT Dispatch at 928-669-1299, or if you have an emergency call 911.
For power outage updates, call B.I.A. Electric Monday through Friday from 8AM – 5PM at (928) 669-7173.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. BE SAFE!
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
