Chief Irataba: A Leader of the Mohave and the Colorado River Region
Chief Irataba stands among the most notable figures in Native American history. Some leaders are remembered for their war strategy and resistance, while others are known for diplomacy and negotiation. Rarely do those qualities come together in one leader. Chief Irataba was one of those rare individuals. Known by the Mohave people as fearless, and described by American settlers as peaceful and fair, Irataba helped shape […]
The Basin Brief March 20th, 2026
According to AZPM PBS, potential Colorado River cuts could significantly impact Tucson’s water supply, even though the city has built a more diversified system that includes groundwater and stored Colorado River water. Officials say Tucson is better prepared than some areas, but continued reductions would still require careful management and conservation efforts. The report highlights […]
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Basin Brief March 25, 2026
According to ASU News, recent snow surveys conducted by Arizona State University and the Salt River Project show that much of Arizona’s headwater snowpack has melted within just a few weeks. Warmer temperatures caused snow to melt earlier than expected, reducing the amount of water that can slowly feed rivers over time. This rapid melt limits […]
Mega Throw XIX Together Through Song, Dance, and Tradition
Nineteen years ago, Mega Throw began, and despite temperatures reaching over 105 degrees, Mega Throw XIX returned to Ahakhav Tribal Preserve on the Colorado River Indian Tribes reservation. Hosted by Ase S’maav, the Mohave Bird Singers, the two-day gathering welcomed tribes from near and far, with songs and tradition carrying on through the heat. Mega […]
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 […]