CRIT Community Celebrates Native American Days with Food, Fun, and Tradition
On Friday, October 3, 2025, the Colorado River Indian Tribes kicked off Native American Days with a lively celebration at Manataba Park under the tin shed, bringing together community members, families, and visitors for a day full of culture, food, games, and laughter. The event opened with Tribal Council presentations, led by Councilwoman Raeanne Patch, […]
Update on River Condition
80th Settlement Commemoration
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) is honoring a historic milestone this year with the 80th Anniversary of the Hopi and Navajo Migration to what is now known as the CRIT Reservation. The celebration not only commemorates the journey of the Hopi and Navajo people in 1945 but also reflects on the cultural richness and […]
Youth Basketball Clinic Brings Energy, Culture, and Community to CRIT
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) was buzzing with energy as the CRIT Special Diabetes Project-Recreation Program partnered with the Phoenix Suns/Mercury Foundation and the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona to host the ORIGINATIV Youth Basketball Clinic. The event brought together tribal youth, culture, and community spirit for an unforgettable weekend of basketball, wellness, and […]
Scott Cameron Tours CRIT Reservation
On August 25, 2025, Senior DOI officials including, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science, Scott Cameron, and Acting Commissioner of Reclamation David Palumbo, made a significant visit the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Reservation. He was welcomed by Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Tribal Secretary Josephine Tahbo, Treasurer Anisa Patch, and Council members […]
CRIT Food Distribution Program – Helping Families in Our Community
Since May 2024, Bryan Enas has been managing the CRIT Food Distribution Program. With nearly 20 years of experience working in warehouses and grocery stores, Bryan has learned the ins and outs of produce and supervision. Those skills now help him run a program that makes a big difference for families in our community. The […]
CRIT Welcomes KUNC Reporter Alex Hager
CRIT recently welcomed KUNC News Reporter Alex Hager, who was interested in covering CRIT’s Personhood Status and why it is so important to the Colorado River Indian Tribes. Upon his visit, he interviewed Water Resource Director Dillon Esquerra, Councilwoman Anisa Patch, and Chairwoman Amelia Flores, each offering insight into why this initiative is vital for […]
Water Code Meeting
Yoland Gomez- 40 Years of Service
On behalf of CRIT we would like to congratulate Yolanda Gomez for 40 years of service and dedication. Yolanda started her career with the Colorado River Indian Tribes on August 19, 1985 as Secretary with CRIT Farms. In May of 1991, Yolanda transferred to Accounting as Enterprise Bookkeeper, and in 2008, she received a promotion […]
West Nile Advisory
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES 12302 KENNEDY DRIVE PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669-6577 FAX (928) 669-8881 August 22, 2025 Notice to the Public: The Colorado River Indian Tribes Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has received information that Mosquito Arbovirus Surveillance was conducted on the […]