March 9, 2026 8:41 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
March 9, 2026 8:41 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ

Request for Proposals – CRIT Broadband Facility Renovation

The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for the renovation of a building located at 1405 S. Joshua Ave. in Parker, Arizona, which will serve as the future CRIT Broadband Operations Facility. The project will convert the existing structure into a secure, fully functional center to support CRIT’s expanding broadband […]

Basin Brief March 4, 2026

According to KJZZ, Arizona water officials are pushing back against a draft federal proposal that would guide how the Colorado River is managed after 2026. Leaders from Arizona’s water agencies say the proposal could unfairly shift more water reductions onto Lower Basin states like Arizona. The plan is part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s process […]

Basin Brief March 3, 2026

According to KTAR News, decisions being made about the future management of the Colorado River will have major consequences for Arizona’s water supply. State leaders say upcoming federal decisions on post-2026 river operations could determine how much water Arizona receives during future shortages. The Colorado River supplies water to millions of people across the Southwest […]

Basin Brief March 2, 2026

According to 12News (KPNX), Arizona leaders say the state is approaching a critical moment as Colorado River negotiations continue and water cutbacks remain likely. Officials described the situation as a crossroads, warning that the next few years will require difficult decisions about conservation, water use, and long-term planning. The looming reductions stem from ongoing negotiations […]

Broadband RFP

The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the CPUC Broadband Deployment Phase I Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding reliable, high-capacity internet service for Tribal communities and surrounding areas. Through this public bid process, CRIT is seeking qualified contractors to furnish, install, splice, and test outside […]

CRIT Person of Interest: Alfred Mauer, Building and Safety Department Director

The Colorado River Indian Tribes Building and Safety Department is welcoming new director Alfred Mauer, whose background in inspections, compliance, and facility operations brings both technical expertise and a strong local connection to the role. Mauer’s career began at just 18 years old working as a gold miner in northern Nevada. That early hands-on experience […]