New Officer Joins CRIT Tribal Police Department
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department welcomes Officer Trevor Butler-Smith who was recently sworn in at the Tribal Courthouse by Judge Raymond Dodge. Officer Butler-Smith is a recent graduate of the Arizona Western College Law Enforcement Training Academy having completed a 5-month program. CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores and CRIT Chief of Police Cody Paddock […]
Reading with Royalty
The CRIT Library in collaboration with CRIT Royalty has launched a program called Reading with Royalty at the CRIT library. The idea was inspired by the Reading Across America program and Dr. Suess’s birthday. Members of CRIT Royalty would sit down and read a book while being recorded to create a short video that children […]
CRIT Head Start’s 37th annual Youth basketball tournament
The Colorado River Indian Tribes Head Start program held its 37th annual Youth Basketball tournament at the Parker High School’s new gym February 21st and 22nd. 3 teams competed for the tournament championship for the 3-year-old bracket Matchup 3-year-old bracket: (Friday) Wild Things Vs Dino- Rawrs – Dino Rawrs Advance Match up 3-year-olds Championship Game […]
CRIT Senior Center Hosts Chair Volleyball Tournament
The Pala Turtles finished first in the February CRIT Mo-Che-ho-na Chair Volleyball tournament held at the BlueWater Resort and Casino. Hosted by the CRIT Senior Center, 32 teams competed. A special dinner the night before the games kicked off the tournament. Jaymee Moore and Jackson Short served as emcees and they also explained the rules of the […]
Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with CRIT Education and CRIT Library
A celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, hosted by CRIT Education in collaboration with the CRIT Library took place on February 28th at the CRIT Education parking lot, where families, kids, and book lovers of all ages were invited to attend. The reading sessions featured beloved classics like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs […]
CRIT Education Holds its First Awards Ceremony of the Year
The CRIT Education center held the first awards ceremony of the year for its tribal students who received Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance for the second quarter of the school year. Students also enjoyed a pizza party hosted by CRIT Education as well as prizes and activities following the awards ceremony.
CRIT Senior Center Hosts First Elders Luncheon of 2025
The CRIT Senior center held its first luncheon of the year for CRIT Elders. The annual Valentine’s Day luncheon was held on February 7th. Previously, CRIT Elders created the center pieces for the luncheon. Tribal Council Members in attendance February 7th included Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Councilwoman Vanessa Welch, Councilwoman Raeanne Patch, and Treasurer Anisa Patch.
CRIT Holds First Monthly Staff Meeting Of The Year
CRIT’s first monthly staff meeting of the year included an introduction to incoming Tribal Council Members Tracey Quillen and Tommy Drennan as well as remarks from Chairwoman Amelia Flores. Human Resources Specialist Regina Pretends-Eagle started off the meeting by greeting and thanking all the employees for their hard work. Councilwoman Quillen said she is grateful […]
A Letter to CRIT Membership
Ribbon cutting for Aerocare’s new Education Center at Avi Suquilla Airport
Aerocare Global Medical Response Solutions in partnership with the Colorado River Indian Tribes unveiled their new Education Center at the Avi Suquilla airport on Thursday January 23rd. The program uses two helicopters and one fixed wing airplane. These aircraft will provide lifesaving flights for patients in emergency situations as well as providing staff with hands-on […]