CRIT’s July 4^th celebration and BBQ took place at Manataba Park.  The day was organized by Jaymee Li Moore with help from CRIT Maintenance.

Speakers included CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores along with Tribal Councilmembers Anisa Patch, and Tommy Drennan. They provided information about proposed Personhood Status for the Colorado River and they received input and opinions from tribal members.

Pastor Jackson Short served as emcee delivering an opening prayer and announcing raffles and giveaways.

Ndnjoe Parker Moore served beverages, Carrie Burns ran the popcorn stand, and Debbie Pettigrew with the EDNT & 4-H members served the delicious food cooked by the CRIT Fire Department.

Elders were assisted by CRIT Royalty and CRIT Wildland Fire.

Power has been restored to most if not all impacted residents.   If you are still without power call BIA electric at 928-669-7119. If you need assistance call CRIT dispatch at 928-669-1277 or 911 if it’s an emergency.

These lessons can save lives. On June 24, 2025, a CPR certification class was hosted by the CRIT Education Development & Training (ED&T) Department.

The training took place at the CRIT Fire Department and was led by Assistant Fire Chief Robert Esquerra and Captain David Corona.

The students—participants in the ED&T Summer Youth Program—started off watching and instructional CPR video, then practiced hands-on chest compressions and rescue techniques using CPR manikins.

Students such as Leo Scott Jr. and Renzo Tahbo gave it their all, practicing compressions with focus and determination. Meanwhile, Kayle Drennan carefully listened for signs of life, showing just how seriously these students took the training.

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The CRIT Education Department honored students who achieved Honor Roll and Principals Honor Roll throughout the 2024-2025 academic year at its 42nd annual Education Awards Banquet at the Blue Water Resort & Casino Showroom.

The event recognized academic excellence among CRIT students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as college students and adult learners completing certificates courses.

The Showroom was decorated with balloon arches, fresh floral centerpieces, and twinkling lights.

Guests were treated to a dinner catered by Emerson’s Frybread. Students competed for raffle prizes. Each honored student received a personalized plaque and a Walmart gift card in recognition of their hard work and dedication. (more…)

The Colorado River Indian Tribes is receiving a $1.1 million investment from the Bureau of Reclamation to assess the Colorado River Indian Irrigation Project. The funding will help CRIT review existing infrastructure and identify necessary maintenance. It will also be used to identify potential opportunities to install new equipment and utilize updated technology.

“Irrigation systems on CRIT land need to be studied so that we can make the most efficient use of our water,” said CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores.

“This is the first step in a process to modernize an irrigation system that is essential for agriculture on CRIT lands,” said CRIT Councilmember Tommy Drennan.

“We appreciate the Colorado River Indian Tribe’s collaboration for many years on implementing its decreed water rights and the Water Resiliency Act,” said Acting Commissioner David Palumbo. “We look forward to utilizing this funding to further this partnership.” (more…)

CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores and Councilman Tommy Drennan attended the 45th Annual Colorado Law Conference on Natural Resources in Boulder, Colorado June 5^th and 6^th.

“It was an honor to attend this important gathering which brought together leaders, legal experts, and diverse stakeholders from across the country to address today’s most pressing issues in natural resource law and policy,” said Chairwoman Flores.

While at the conference CRIT Councilman Drennan and Chairwoman Flores met with Senior Department of Interior and Bureau of Reclamation officials to further the goals of the tribes, including finalizing a $1million grant to identify repairs needed on CRIT’s irrigation project.

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