Robert Esquerra Honored For 25 Years of Service
Robert Esquerra started his career with the Colorado River Indian Tribes on October 18, 1999 as a EMT with CRIT Fire Department. In March of 2002 he went to Head Start as their maintenance worker. He then transferred to CRIT’s Department of Health and Social Services as a driver. In 2004, Esquerra returned to the […]
Rock The Rez Tour Thrills Students
The Rock the Rez tour presented by CRIT ASAP (Alcohol Substance Abuse & Behavioral health services program) CRIT SDP (Special Diabetes Program), kicked off October 28th at Le Pera Elementary.. At Le Pera, the day began with a full court sprint and push up challenge, followed by a hoop shooting contest. The Reservation All-Stars basketball team […]
CRIT Chairwoman, Vice Chairman, and Councilmember Provide Vital Insight At Colorado River Symposium In New Mexico
CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Vice Chairman Dwight Lomayesva, and Councilmember Bobby Page attended a symposium on the Colorado River held in September in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The symposium’s theme was Bridging Divides for a Resilient Future. Chairwoman Flores stated that anytime tribal nations can speak about their tribal water rights as conferences like this […]
CRIT Continues To Seek Input On Colorado River Water Issues
For a second time CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores and members of the Tribal Council provided updates, answered questions, and listened to concerns about issues surrounding Colorado River water. About 80 people attended a meeting in August at the Blue Water Resort and Casino. In opening remarks Chairwoman Flores said, “We ae stewards of our river […]
Elders Luncheon Held September 26th
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Council held its quarterly Elders Luncheon on October 26th for tribal and federally recognized elders. The event was held at the Blue Water Resort and Casino Showroom. The activities included a chair volleyball match between members of the Tribal Council and the CRIT Mo-Che-Ho-Na Chair Volleyball group. The Department […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Our thanks to everyone who participated in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th The day honors the children who never returned home as well as survivors of boarding schools, their families and communities. The day is also known as Orange Shirt Day to honor and raise awareness of the thousands of […]
CRIT Game Warden Rescues Motorist, Likely Saved His Life
A quick-thinking CRIT Game Warden likely saved the life of an elderly motorist. While on routine patrol in late June, Warden Alejandro Lopez III missed the turn off to Agnes Wilson Rd as he was returning from West Boundary patrol. As he turned his vehicle around, he noticed a vehicle facing northbound off the southbound […]
Nora Vasquez Recognized for 40 years of service
Nora Vasquez started her career with the Colorado River Indian Tribes on September 13th, 1984 as a cook’s aid at CRIT Head Start. Nora has held many titles At Head Start including Assistant Cook, Nutrition Coordinator, Head Cook and Nutrition Specialist. In 2018 Nora was promoted as the Nutrition Specialist/Family Service Advocate, A position she still holds […]
CRIT Managers Confer, Exchange Ideas
Department heads and managers for the Colorado River Indian Tribes met September 16th to exchange ideas and information. They received updates on local banking services from Wells Fargo and were introduced to new and acting directors. These meetings are called on a quarterly basis by Chairwoman Flores to ensure communication, cooperation, collaboration, and coordination among […]
CRIT’s Chairwoman, Tribal Council Members Attend Tribal Leaders Water Policy Council and Colorado River Tribal Roundtable Meeting
Delivering a message of tribal sovereignty and unity, CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores gave opening remarks for a special meeting of the 30 Basin Tribes to discuss Colorado River water policy, allocation, and consultation with native communities. The meeting was held September 13th at Chairwoman Flores’ request. In addition to Chairwoman Flores, CRIT Vice Chairman Dwight […]
