Broadband RFP Update
Notice to Contractors: The Colorado River Indian Tribes has issued Addendum 1 for the CPUC Broadband Deployment Phase I Request for Proposals for the construction of outside plant fiber optic infrastructure. This addendum includes answers to questions discussed during the March 17 pre-bid meeting, along with revisions to the construction specifications. Proposers are required to […]
Basin Briefs March 19th
According to the Arizona Capitol Times, cracks are beginning to show in Arizona’s previously unified position on Colorado River negotiations. Disagreements are emerging between state leaders and local communities over how water should be managed and protected as shortages worsen. Some regions, particularly rural areas, are pushing back against policies they believe prioritize urban growth […]
Basin Briefs March 18
According to CBS 5 Arizona’s Family, Yuma officials are preparing for possible Colorado River water cuts as negotiations over future river operations continue. Yuma, a major agricultural hub, depends heavily on Colorado River water, and local leaders say reductions could impact farming, jobs, and the regional economy. As federal and state officials work toward new […]
The Marking of a Milestone (2015)
There is a history and a people that’s been forever cultivating it’s lands and people to allow not just for the growth of the generations of past, but for the future ones to come. Colorado River Indian Tribes celebrated it’s 150 Commemoration Anniversary in 2015, hosted by the commonwealth of the four main tribes that […]
In Our Voice (2018) Review
A companion piece to the “In Our Voice” (2018), this documentary short shows and profiles the Chemehuevi, Hopi, and Navajo tribes as the other side perspective of what came to be the formation of Colorado River Indian Tribes through Parker and Poston, AZ. What we see and follow is the 1st hand accounts of the individuals […]
Basin Brief March 17, 2026
By Ariana Romero CRIT Media According to CBS 5 Arizona’s Family, Yuma officials are preparing for possible Colorado River water cuts as negotiations over future river operations continue. Yuma, a major agricultural hub, depends heavily on Colorado River water, and local leaders say reductions could impact farming, jobs, and the regional economy. As federal and state […]
Basin Brief March 16
By Ariana Romero CRIT Media According to the Arizona Mirror, rural Arizona residents are pushing back against a proposed bill that would allow a hedge fund to transport and sell groundwater from rural areas to cities like Phoenix. Opponents argue the measure could drain local water supplies and remove control from the communities that depend on […]
Basin Brief March 12, 2026
By Ariana Romero CRIT Media According to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), the February 2026 drought status report shows ongoing drought conditions across much of Arizona, with long-term dryness continuing to impact water supplies. While some areas have seen minor improvements, snowpack and precipitation levels remain below average in key regions that help feed […]
Basin Briefs March 11, 2026
By Ariana Romero CRIT Media According to 12News (KPNX), the Central Arizona Project (CAP) is warning that Arizona could face up to $2.7 trillion in economic losses under a worst-case Colorado River management scenario. CAP officials say severe water reductions could impact agriculture, housing development, and overall economic growth across the state. The Colorado River is […]
Basin Brief March 6, 2026
According to KOLD News 13, ongoing debates over how Colorado River water should be allocated could have major consequences for Arizona farmers. Agriculture relies heavily on Colorado River water, particularly through deliveries from the Central Arizona Project. If deeper cuts are implemented under new federal operating guidelines, many agricultural operations could face significant reductions in […]