October 13, 2024 10:25 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ
October 13, 2024 10:25 pm
CRIT Nation, Parker, AZ

News

Breakfast for Elders Event at CRIT Senior Center

The CRIT Senior Center held a catered breakfast for CRIT elders on August 21st.

In addition to serving breakfast, Senior Center Director Jimi Mae Jackson and staff planned several activities including a picture trivia game, and a raffle for the attendees.  Jessica Moore and Allyx Harper from the CRIT Police Department also provided presentations.

 

The CRIT Senior Center would also like to thank Debbie Pettigrew from CRIT Cooperative Extension for donating groceries and pens to the CRIT Senior Center as well as everyone else who helped at the event.

 

Early Literacy Coordinator

Warehouse Grand Opening

The Bluewater Resort & Casino held a grand opening August 16th for their brand-new warehouse which is located to the west of the casino itself.

This 15,300 square foot steel building includes an office for the shipping and receiving team, as well as a storage room for IT equipment. Other features include vaulted ceilings and a state-of-the-art A/C delivery system that keeps the warehouse at cool 74 degrees.

Casino General Manager Shelli Eddy looks forward to bringing the casino further into the future with upgrades and events.

The building was built by Phoenix-based Gabet Construction with help from Rafael Quezada and Gabriel Ortega.  Eddy added, “We would like to thank anyone and everyone who participated in setting up the event for the grand opening as well as anyone who helped bring this idea to life.”

 

Kimberly Booth – 35 Years of Service

Kimberly Booth started her career with the Colorado River Indian Tribes on June 13,1988 as a Secretary with the Job Training and Partnership Act Program (JTPA) that eventually became with Employment, Development and Training Program (ED &T) in 1998.

In July of 1995, Kimberly was promoted to Program Coordinator, a position she held until March of 2014 when she was promoted to Director. Kimberly remains with the program and still holds this position today.

During her employment, Kimberly has earned several training certifications and attended numerous conferences to support her efforts in providing quality employment services to the CRIT community.

Kimberly has dedicated all of her 35 consecutive years of service to the ED & T Program.

The Tribal Council and Human Resources Department thanks Kimberly for 35 years of continued service to the Colorado River Indian Tribes.

 

Law Enforcement Investigating Multiple Shots Fired at CRIT Reservation

Five people are in custody and one person is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following reports of multiple shots fired the evening of Friday August 9that the 100 Homes tribal housing complex within the Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation and the Town of Parker.

The gunfire was first reported before 8pm. CRIT Law Enforcement responded along with law enforcement from the BIA, Parker Police, and the LaPaz County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the CRIT Law Enforcement Tip Line at (928) 669 5341.

For emergencies call 911. For non-emergencies, call CRIT Law Enforcement at (928) 669 1277.

SPECIAL TRIBAL MEETING SCHEDULED WITH CRRMC AND PD

SPECIAL TRIBAL MEETING SCHEDULED WITH CRRMC AND PD

During the Regular Tribal Council meeting of August 10, 2024, a Special Tribal Council meeting was scheduled to meet with the Colorado River Residential Management Corporation (CRRMC) and the CRIT Police Department on: 

Monday, August 12, 2024

1:30 PM

Tribal Council Chambers

This is a Tribal Council meeting and open only to the CRIT membership and the membership is welcome to attend to discuss ongoing issues including the CRRMC eviction and complaint process.

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