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 is said to mean "among the palms, deer moon."

Torres-Martinez Indian Reservation

The Torres-Martinez Indian Reservation is a federal reservation in Imperial and Riverside Counties, with a total area of. It was established in 1876 and was named for the village of Toro and the Martinez Indian Agency. In 1970, 42 of the 217 enrolled tribal members lived on the reservation. As of the 2010 Census the population was 5,594.

Government

The tribe's headquarters is located in Thermal, California. Their tribal administration as of 2019 is as follows:
The tribe owns and operates the Red Earth Casino in Salton City, California.

Cemetery

The tribe maintains a small cemetery on Martinez Road in Thermal.