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Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians

The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized tribe of Cahuilla Indians, located in Imperial and Riverside counties in California. Their autonym is Mau-Wal-Mah Su-Kutt Menyil, which means "among the palms, deer moon" in the Cahuilla language.

Torres Martinez Indian Reservation
The Torres Martinez Indian Reservation is a federal reservation in Imperial and Riverside Counties, with a total area of . and was named for the village of Toro and the Martinez Indian Agency. Nearly half of the reservation was eventually flooded by the formation of the Salton Sea. Following the flooding, in 1909, 3,000 new unflooded acres were added to the reservation. In 1970, 42 of the 217 enrolled tribal members lived on the reservation. ==Government==
Government
The tribe's headquarters is located in Thermal, California. Their tribal administration is as follows: • Tribal Chairman Joseph Mirelez • Vice-chairman Joseph Mirelez • Secretary Altrena Santillanes • Treasurer Elena Loya • Council Member Brandon Butcher • Council Member Gary Resvaloso • Council Member Proxy Desiree Franco ==Demographics==
Demographics
2020 census ==Economic development==
Economic development
The tribe owns and operates the Red Earth Casino in Salton City, California. ==Cemetery==
Cemetery
The tribe maintains a small (48 interments) cemetery on Martinez Road in Thermal. ==See also==
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