From the meeting on August 20, 2026. Meeting called to order: By Steve Birmingham at 6:00 pm. Invocation: Delivered by Cecil Boelts. Pledge: Led by Aaron Salyi. New Visitors: Luis Fierro, the CRTP 2026 Scholarship winner. Elected Officials Present: None Candidates Present: Nicole Baggerly, Yuma Union High School District Board; John LeSueur, Yuma County Superior Court Judge, Division 5. Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the CRTP Meetings are located on the CRTP website for r

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From the meeting on July 16, 2026. Meeting called to order: By Carl Kizer at 6:02 pm. Invocation: Delivered by Cecil Boelts. Pledge: Led by Carl Kizer. New Visitors: None. Elected Officials Present: David Lara, Yuma County Recorder; Doug Nicholls, Mayor, City of Yuma; and David Ibarra, Yuma Elementary School Board District One. Candidates Present: Bobbie Jo Daily, County Clerk of the Superior Court; Malba Alvarez, County Clerk of the Superior Court; John Lesueur, Superior

From the meeting on June 18, 2026. Meeting called to order: By Carl Kizer at 6:00 pm. Invocation: Delivered by Cecil Boelts and Marlene Rowe. Pledge: Led by Carl Kizer. New Visitors: None. Elected Officials Present: David Lara, County Recorder. Candidates Present: Nicole Baggerly, Yuma Union High School District Board; John Le Sueur, Superior Court, Div. 5; Bobbie Jo Daily, County Clerk of the Superior Court; Malba Alvarez, County Clerk of the Superior Court. Recognition:

From the meeting on May 21, 2026. Meeting called to order: By Carl Kizer at 6:00 pm. Invocation: Delivered by Sally Kizer. Pledge: Led by Carl Kizer. New Visitors: Danielle Whitten. Elected Officials Present: David Lara, County Recorder; Judge (Ret.) Larry Kenworthy. Candidates Present: Jane Fisher, District 3 of AWC Governing Board; Keith Ware, Yuma Elementary School District 1 Board; Nicole Baggerly, Yuma Union High School District Board; Alex Kolodin, AZ Secretary of St

The Colorado River Tea Party hosted Congressman and Gubernatorial Candidate Andy Biggs on May 2nd. Other guest speakers included AZ Senator Warren Petersen, running for AZ Attorney General, and AZ Representative Nick Kupper, running for re-election. Thank you to everyone who helped put on this fantastic event!

From the meeting on April 16, 2026. Meeting called to order: By Carl Kizer at 6:00 pm. Invocation: Delivered by Cecil Boelts. Pledge: Led by Carl Kizer. New Visitors: None. Elected Officials Present: Doug Nicholls, Mayor, City of Yuma. Mark Martinez, Council Member, Yuma City Council. Candidates Present: John LeSueur, Candidate for Yuma County Superior Court Judge, Div. 5. Malba Alvarez, Candidate for Yuma County Clerk of the Superior Court. Doug Nicholls, Incumbent Mayor

From the meeting on March, 19, 2026. Meeting called to order: By Carl Kizer at 6:00 pm. Invocation: By Sally Kizer. Pledge: By Carl Kizer and Bill Edge. New Visitors: None. Officials Present: Connie Uribe, Hospital Board Member Candidates Present: None. Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the CRTP Meetings are located at the CRTP website. Motion to approve provided by Greg Wenberg; second provided by Steve Birmingham. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s report is given at

From the meeting on February, 19, 2026. Meeting called to order: By Steve Birmingham at 6:00PM. Invocation: Led by Cora Lee Schingnitz. Pledge: Led by Aaron Salyi. Announcement: Steve Birmingham announced that Ruth Milne has resigned as Chairman. Steve, CRTP Vice Chairman, will be Acting Chairman, according to bylaws. CRTP will be having special elections to elect a new chairman. Officials Present: Mark Martinez, Yuma City Council; David Ibarra, Yuma Elementary School Dis

From the meeting on January, 15, 2026. Meeting called to order: by Ruth Milne at 6 PM Invocation: by Cora Lee Schingnitz Pledge: led by Ruth Milne Secretary 's report: Motion to accept minutes made by Aaron Salyi, seconded by Cora Lee Schingnitz, motion passed by vote. Treasurer's Report: Quarterly report given by Teresa Robinson. For the third Quarter (10/1/25) beginning balance was $ ; donations of $ 3,502.48 ; expenses of $ 3,020.10 ; leaving us an ending balance (12/31/25

From the meeting on December 4, 2025 - Christmas Potluck Party. Meeting called to order: by Ruth Milne at 6 PM. Invocation: by Jorge Gonzales. Pledge of Allegiance: led by Ruth Milne. Ways & Means: Cindy announced the Christmas decorations on the tables are available for a donation; all proceeds will go towards our scholarship fund. Ruth announced there were four applicants for the scholarships for spring semester. The scholarships will be awarded within this week. The me

From the meeting on December 18, 2025. Meeting Called to Order: Ruth Milne called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Invocation: Cora Lee Schingnitz performed the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance: Ruth Milne led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. New Visitors: Melissa Wallace Officials Present: None Candidates Present: Melissa Wallace, contemplating running for AZ State Senate LD23 against Brian Fernandez. Secretary’s Report: Previous meeting minutes are posted on