Reclamation Acts to Protect Colorado River System During Historic Drought
The prolonged drought combined with the lowest winter snowpack on record is requiring swift actions to protect this vital water system WASHINGTON – Long-term drought has reduced Colorado River system storage to about 36 percent of capacity, and the combination of the lowest snowpack on record and record-breaking March heat has further intensified drought conditions across the Basin. These compounding factors are creating elevated risks to essential water and power infrastructure that supply water to more than 40 million people, underscoring the need for immediate action. Lake Powell’s water year minimum […]
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Movie Review: “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World” (2017)
Written by CRIT Media Tech Naythen T. Lowe The historical footsteps of Rock ’n’ Roll culture branches off in various directions when looking at the scope of the American influence of the genre. The barebones combination of blues and folk music birthed a new style of songwriting that gave leeway for inventive and prominent artists […]
Arizona Master Irrigators Program
Enrollment is now open for the Arizona Master Irrigators Program, a collaborative effort by the Agribusiness & Water Council of Arizona, University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences, and Cooperative Extension Services. This program covers a wide range of irrigation and agriculture-focused topics, including soil, water and plant relationships, calculations, canal and […]
Court Ruling Honors Ancestral Lands By Protecting National Monument Surrounding The Grand Canyon. Colorado River Indian Tribes Celebrate Decision
Parker, Ariz.) The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) welcomes the news that The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Arizona Legislature’s challenge to Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. The monument, established by a 2023 presidential proclamation, protects approximately 917,000 acres of federal land surrounding the Grand […]
Senator Gallego Visits CRIT
On April 1st, 2026, Senator Ruben Gallego visited the Colorado River Indian Reservation. Upon the visit, he came to the Tribal Council Chambers and met with Chairwoman Amelia Flores, Vice Chairman Dwight Lomayesva, Council Secretary Josephine Tahbo, Councilwoman Vanessa Welch, Councilman Billy Beeson, Councilman Tommy Drennan, Councilwoman Raeanne Patch, and Councilwoman Tracey Quillen. Chairwoman Amelia […]