SPECIAL TRIBAL MEETING SCHEDULED WITH CRRMC AND PD
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 Regular Tribal Council Meeting
Big River Power Outage Update
(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 […]
The Colorado River Indian Tribes congratulates the Chairwoman and members of the Cocopah Tribal Council
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 Sherry Cordova– Chairwoman Neil White Vice– Chairman Wynnie Ortega– Council Member Florence M. Fitch– Council Member Jennifer Townsend– […]
New Teacher Induction
The curriculum department at Parker High School, along with department head Amy Conway and instructional specialist Jennifer Baker, recently held a new teacher’s induction at Parker High School. This new teacher induction helps the teachers grasp a broad idea of what it will be like to enter into a new place with different cultures and […]
An Open Letter from CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores to Vice President Kamala Harris in Support of Senator Mark Kelly as a Running Mate:
Dear Vice President Harris, As your pledged delegate, I write to ask that you select United States Senator Mark Kelly as your running mate. Sen. Kelly knows how to talk to Indian country. He has been here, he understands our issues, and he will be an asset to your ticket. In Arizona, Wisconsin, Minnesota and […]
Cheryl McCabe – 30 Years of Service at CRIT
Cheryl McCabe started her career with the Colorado River Indian Tribes on May 17,1994 as a Consultant for CRIT Education. In 2004, she began her career with CRIT Head Start as the ERSEA Manager/ Family Service Advocate. Cheryl has held many titles at Head Start including ERSEA Data Manager, Family & Community Partnership Specialist, and […]
Crews Make Progress on the Patrick Fire
The Patrick Fire is estimated at 70 acres and about 50% contained. Forward progress has been stopped on the blaze that broke out yesterday near 15th Avenue and Patrick Road on the CRIT reservation. While the flames came close to a tribal member’s home, crews were able to secure the fire’s edge and save the […]
San Carlos Apache Tribe Declares State of Emergency
SCAT_Declaration of Emergency JUL 2024
CRIT Updates Tribal Members On Colorado River Water
To ensure CRIT tribal members are up to date regarding Colorado River water, the CRIT Tribal Council held an informational meeting for tribal members June 26th at the BlueWater Resort, providing an extensive overview on legislation that gives CRIT the authority to lease a portion of its Colorado River allotment. Chairwoman Amelia Flores, members of […]