Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Rights Day 2025 Takes Place April 5th
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) will commemorate and celebrate the 3rd annual Water Rights Day April 5th from 11am to 2pm. Most of the events will be held at Manataba Park. The CRIT Water Rights Committee would like to remind everyone of a celebration that will take place April 5 from 11:00 AM to […]
ADG PSA: Consumer Protection Alert – Rise in Fraudulent Online Casinos Targeting Arizonans
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Gaming (“ADG”) is issuing this Consumer Protection Alert to inform Arizonans of a concerning nationwide trend that has now reached Arizona. Fraudulent operators are falsely claiming that legitimate Arizona casinos have launched online gaming platforms. These illegal online casino platforms are presenting themselves as legitimate platforms by offering illegitimate […]
Emily Pike
It is with heavy hearts that the Colorado River Indian Tribes mourns the loss of Emily Pike, whose life was taken from the world by an act of senseless violence. Emily was a cherished member of the San Carlos Apache Indian Tribe. The Colorado River Indian Tribes would like to extend its deepest condolences to […]
Artist Travels To CRIT Reservation To Create Unique Painting Of The Colorado River To Be Featured At Art Fair In Scottsdale Proceeds From Sale Of The Painting To Benefit CRIT
Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week will feature a unique rendering of the Colorado River which will be painted Wednesday March 19th at the CRIT reservation next to the BlueWater Resort and Casino. The art fair takes place March 20-23 in Scottsdale and will feature works of art from some 100 galleries worldwide. The artist will donate […]
Elder Bingo with CRIT Royalty
CRIT Royalty hosted an Elder Bing event on March 13th. The group wanted to be more engaged with their tribal elders and decided to hold the event during spring break. Winners were able to choose from a collection of prizes donated by CRIT Royalty and the Royalty Board Members. CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Secretary Josephine […]
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 […]