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Date:              Friday, January 18, 2013

Time:             9:30 A.M.

Location:       Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Council Chambers

The proposed amendments are for compliance with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title 1 of Public Law 109-248 and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) requirements within the Colorado River Indian Reservation, and will be effective upon enactment. Written comments will be accepted up until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Submit written comments to:

CRIT Office of the Attorney General
26600 Mohave Road
Parker, AZ 85344

The proposed Codes can be viewed and printed at:
http://www.crit-nsn.gov/. Copies also available at the Tribal Administrative Bldg. and the CRIT Library, located at 26600 Mohave Road, Parker, Arizona.

Proposed Amendments to CRIT Sex
Offender Registration Code (SORC)


Proposed Amendments to CRIT Children's
Code



2012 Election Results

CHAIRMAN:
Wayne Patch, Sr.             343
Johnny Hill, Jr.                  272
Eldred Enas                      252
Charles Miller, Jr.             104

TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Amelia Flores                   435
Johnson "JD" Fisher        431
Valerie Welsh-Tahbo       388
Merving Scott, Jr.             315
Amanda Barrera               301
Willie Fisher, Jr.               280
Rayford Patch                  236
Richard Armstrong           221
Marlene James                198
Chance Fisher                 182
Gilford Harper                  182
Stuart Harper                    175
Charmane Miller               129
Vinton Tahbo                    120
Dale Short, Sr.                   95
Harley Welsh                     60

December 3, 2012

Important Information regarding Tribal
Member Distribution Payments

November 28, 2012


Secretary of the Interior designated Poston Elementary School, Unit 1; Colorado River Relocation, a National Historic Landmark
October 17, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the designation of new National Historic Landmarks in sixteen different states, including a site associated with the internment of Japanese American citizens during World War II as well as the site of a government-sponsored “greenbelt” community built during the Great Depression.





PUBLIC NOTICES:

A public hearing will be held on a proposped Involuntary Commitment Code

Public Hearing Notice
Proposed Involuntary Commitment Code

A public hearing will be held on proposed amendments to the Sex Offender Registration Code (SORC)

Public Hearing Notice
Proposed amendments to SORC


Newly Enacted Health & Safety Code, Article 3. Food & Food Service, effective March 12, 2012
March 27, 2012



Land Code, Article 4. Off-Road Vehicles, amended on January 26, 2012, effective February 26, 2012
March 27, 2012


Genesis Solar Energy Project
March 19, 2012

April 5, 2012 Updated!
Comments of the Colorado River Indian Tribes on the Draft Programmatic Agreement Regarding Solar Energy Development on Lands Administered by the Bureau of Land Management.


The Genesis Solar Energy Project site is located approximately 30 miles west of the Colorado River Indian Reservation adjacent to Dry Ford Lake, an ancient lake bed that was used by tribes in the area and within CRIT's tradtional ancestral homeland. Approximately 1,700 acres in this area will be bulldozed and graded, covered with mirrors, troughs, towers, and turbines are planned for the site.

Last fall, during excavation, some cultural resources were unearthed at the site, including evidence of a cremation site.


Topock Compressor Station Ground Water Remediation Project
March 19, 2012

On April 14, 2011, the Tribal Council for the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) provided the following statement of its position regarding the Topock Compressor Station Ground Water Remediation Project...


CRIT Position on Arizona Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver
January 24, 2012

Position of the Colorado River Indian Tribes in Regard to the Issuance of a Waiver of Changes Affecting American Indians as a Result of the Approval of the Arizona Medicaid Demonstration Project Waiver
March 14, 2012


Claims filing assistance in the $760 Million Native American Farmer and Rancher Settlement

Attention Native Americans who had farming / ranching operations and were denied farm loans or loan servicing during 1981-1999 - you might be eligible for compensation under Keepseagle v. Vilsack class action settlement. Representatives from the settlement administrator will be available to answer questions regarding the settlement and help with filing claims at the BlueWater Resort & Casino on December 13, 14 & 15th, from 9:00 am through 5:00 pm each day. Class members may receive up to $50,000 plus additional payment to offset taxes due, and forgiveness of existing farm loan debt. The deadline for filing claims is December 27, 2011. More information is listed on the flyer. Read more...

Local meeting will provide claims-filing help to Native American Farmers and Ranchers in Keepseagle Settlement


CRIT Member Jaymee Li Moore wins Miss Indian Arizona Title


Jaymee Li Moore, Miss Indian Arizona, 2011-12, (Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi) is a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. 
She is the 20-year old daughter of Johnthan Moore and Lynnette Stevens. Jaymee attends Northern Arizona University where she is working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Applied Indigenous Studies with an emphasis in Policy Administration.

 


COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES NATIVE AMERICAN DAYS
In addition to a Pow Wow and Bird Singing & Dancing - this year's Native American Days will feature a Fair with carnival rides ranging from rides for the kiddies to the more exciting rides for the folks who like get their thrill on!

When: September 30 - October 2, 2011
Where: Parker, Arizona


2011 NATIVE AMERICAN DAYS FAIR EXPO
COMMUNITY, UNITED BY CHOICE
MOHAVE BIRD DANCING CONTEST & PEON HAND GAMES
Manataba Ball Field
Pow Wow Arena
Saturday, October 1st, 2011
9:00 PM


Ninth Circuit Affirms CRIT Tribal Court Jurisdiction in Water Wheel Case
June 10, 2011




Wildfire Consumes 96 Acres

June 10, 2010

On Tuesday afternoon, June 7th, the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Wildland Fire and CRIT Fire Departments responded to a brush fire on East Eddy road in the Parker Valley. Upon arrival, the fire had already consumed approximately 10 acres on the southwest end of an agricultural field.


CRIT evicts Blythe Boat Club
May 27, 2011

On Tuesday, May 17, 2011 the Colorado River Indian Tribal Court ruled to evict the Blythe Boat Club after negotiations with the long-standing tenant broke down; forcing the Tribes on May 25th to remove the club, which was operating without a valid lease, from Tribal lands.


CRIT Police Department Announces Holiday DUI Checkpoint
May 26, 2011

Parker, AZ---  The Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department will be out in force to ensure the roadways are safe and secure for our out-of-town visitors and local community residents, by hosting a DUI Checkpoint on Sunday, May 29th.

Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department would like wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend and remind all those who plan on using alcohol this holiday to celebrate responsibly, by designating their sober drivers before the parties begin.


NOTICE OF TAXATION

NOTICE TO ALL RETAILERS MAKING SALES OF ALCOHOL WITHIN THE COLORADO RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION
March 30, 2011

Health & Safety Code, Article 2. Liquor


CRIT Responds to Article in Gaming Legal News
March 25, 2011

Recently, a newsletter published by Dickinson Wright, the law firm representing Robert Johnson and Water Wheel Camp Recreation Area, Inc., published an article which mischaracterizes correspondence from the former Governor of the State of California’s Legal Affairs Secretary to the Colorado River Indian Tribes and ignores the Tribe’s response to that correspondence.  We invite the public to review both the September 12, 2008 letter from the former Legal Affairs Secretary to the Colorado River Indian Tribes as well as the Tribe’s March 2, 2009 response.  Despite Dickinson Wright’s characterizations to the contrary, the Letter from the former Legal Affairs Secretary does not express the position of the State of California, rather it asks the Tribe for its position with regard to the impact of federal legislation from 1902, 1904 and 1911.  It is important to note that neither the former Legal Affairs Secretary nor the former Governor of California ever indicated any disagreement with the Tribe’s March 2. 2009 response.

September 12, 2008 Letter to CRIT Attorney General
March 2, 2009 Respose to Andrea Hoch


Construction of New CRIT JDC Facility to Commence Soon
March 2, 2011

In September 2009, the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) was awarded a Federal grant under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to fund construction


Colorado River Indian Tribes Sex Offender Website
February 15, 2011

Pursuant to the CRIT Sex Offender Registration Code, Chapter 7, Section 1-701, the Tribes must use and maintain a public sex
offender registry website to provide information to the public about
registered sex offenders residing, visiting, working or going to school within the Colorado River Indian Reservation


UPDATED CRIT HEALTH & SAFETY CODE
January 4, 2011


 Notice from CRIT Department of Fish & Game

For all information regarding the use of off-road vehicles and camping on Tribal land, please follow the links below:

Off-Road Vehicle: Land Code, Article 4
Camping: Natural Resource Code, Article 2


PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CRIT LAW & ORDER CODE, ARTICLE II, SECTION 205
December 20, 2010

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAW & ORDER CODE SECTION 205 - PRETRIAL RELEASE

December 20, 2010


CRIT Law Enforcement Cadet Graduates Top In Class
November 02, 2010

On October 21, 2010, Coy Bradstreet, Police Officer, Colorado River Indian Tribes Law Enforcement Services


Amendments to Colorado River Indian Tribes Labor Code, Article 1 Tribal Employment Rights
October 18, 2010

On October 8, 2010, the Tribal Council enacted Ordinance 10-04 amending the CRIT Labor Code, Article 1 Tribal Employment Rights Program to increase TERO fees within the Colorado River Indian Reservation. The amendments will become effective January 1, 2011.


38th Annual Native American Days, Parker, AZ
"Our Native Communities ~ Alive & Prospering"

September 15, 2010


Obituary
September 15, 2010

Clifton Michael Welsh
Oct. 8, 1961 - July 28, 2010


Open letter to the Residents of Water Wheel Resort

August 20, 2010

On August 17, 2010, the Colorado River Indian Tribes filed a Notice of Motion and Motion for Issuance of Writ of Restitution (Motion) against the Water Wheel Camp Recreation Area, Inc. in the Tribal Court of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (Court).  The Motion asks the Court to order the immediate eviction of the Water Wheel Camp Recreation Area, Inc. and its agents or employees


CRIT's response to Westbank Homeowners Association
August 3, 2010

The Colorado River Indian Tribes (Tribe) wishes to respond to the July 13, 2010 letter from Roger French, President of the West Bank Homeowners Association (WBHOA). In that letter, Mr. French insinuates that the Tribe has stolen personal property

Westbank Homeowners Association letter to Riverside County Supervisor


Statement Regarding the Impoundment of a Trailer from Lot 20 of the Twin Palms/Wind River Subdivision
July 23, 2010

On July 22, 2010, the Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department removed and impounded a Viking Mobile Home trailer from Lot 20 of the Twin Palms/Wind River Subdivision (Twin Palms). The Colorado River Indian Tribes provides this statement in an effort to minimize rumors and speculation regarding this action


Westbank Homeowners Association
July 21, 2010

On June 18, 2010, the West Bank Homeowners Association (the "WBHOA") wrote a letter to Chairman Enas requesting clarification as to the position of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (the "Tribe") with
regard to the WBHOA

Westbank Homeowners Association Letter to Chairman Enas

Chairman Enas's Letter to Westbank Homeowners Association


Colorado River Indian Tribes Sex Offender Registration Notice
July 19, 2010


Colorado River Indian Tribes Sex Offender Registration Code
July 19, 2010


Colorado River Indian Tribes Off Road Vehicle Code
July 19, 2010

Exhibit A
Exhibits - Maps


Information on airport expansion stimulus funding
December 7, 2009


A message from Chairman Enas on the recent Water Wheel legal decision
October 14, 2009 


CRIT Scores Significant Legal Victory in Water Wheel Case
September 28, 2009

U.S. District Court Upholds Decision Against Water Wheel, Inc., Including Multi-Million Dollar Award of Damages to CRIT For Ongoing Lease Violation



Message from Chairman

On behalf of the people of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, welcome to our Tribal web site. We hope you will find all the information you need to communicate with Tribal members and departments, conduct business with Tribal entities or learn more about our people and their rich heritage. Please feel free to contact us at feedback@critonline.com if you have any questions about CRIT or would like more information on our Tribal government, services and people.


 

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Poston Monument
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