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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CRIT’s 15^th Annual  Earth Day Celebration May 31 not only featured raffles, music, food, and information booths, it also provided Tribal Members the opportunity to learn about and weigh in on personhood status under Tribal Law for the Colorado River.

The event took place at the Ahakhav Preserve and ran from 8am to 11am.

CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores and Councilman Tommy Drennan were on site to provide information and answer questions about the personhood status issue under consideration by the CRIT Tribal Council.

Personhood status would mean that the Colorado River, along with its spiritual and cultural connection to CRIT, has the right to be protected under Tribal Law.  It would acknowledge what members already know and believe, that the River is alive, and it is a part of every Tribal Member.  It would direct current and future Tribal Councils to account for the needs of the River in decision-making as well as giving CRIT legal means to address the damage climate change is causing to the Colorado River. It would state that anyone doing business with CRIT will be required to address the needs of the Colorado River. (more…)

PARKER, AZ – May 23, 2025 – With a stadium full of proud families, friends, and community members, Parker High School honored the Class of 2025 with an unforgettable commencement ceremony at Joe Bush Stadium.

The evening began with the PHS Band performing “Pomp and Circumstance.” The PHS Choir followed with a stirring performance of the National Anthem.

The program included heartfelt speeches by Senior Class Officer Jacob Bailey, Salutatorian David Daly, and Valedictorian Maria Loudbear. Their words reflected on the challenges, growth, and milestones of the past four years, while also looking ahead with hope and determination. The ceremony also featured moving musical selections from Wicked, arranged by Jay Bocook and performed by the PHS Choir and Band.
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