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The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and determined a cultural connection with the Mescalero Apache Tribe from New Mexico. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, these remains, discovered in Texas, may be repatriated starting April 18, 2025. Any interested Native tribes or direct descendants can request repatriation, and if multiple requests are made, the department will decide the right requestor. The notice ensures compliance with legal and respectful handling of Native American ancestral remains.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office (OTAO) has completed its inventory of human remains as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). They have determined a cultural affiliation between these remains and certain Indian Tribes, specifically the Mescalero Apache Tribe and the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, among others. Requests for repatriation of these remains can be made by tribes mentioned in the notice or others with evidence of cultural affiliation. The repatriation process may begin on or after April 17, 2025, following evaluation of any competing claims.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the Peñasco least chipmunk, a mammal found in New Mexico, as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. Approximately 4,386 acres in Lincoln County, New Mexico, have been designated as critical habitat for the chipmunk. This decision aims to provide protections against threats such as habitat loss, disease, and small population size. Certain areas, including parts managed by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, have been excluded from the critical habitat designation to maintain effective partnerships and recognize tribal management of their lands.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the completion of an inventory of human remains and funerary objects by the Bureau of Reclamation, Oklahoma-Texas Area Office, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains and objects have been linked to the Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation in New Mexico. This notice allows for these items to be returned or repatriated to the tribe starting on or after April 18, 2025. The public can make written requests for repatriation, and in cases of multiple claims, the Bureau will decide the most suitable requestor.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Portland Maine Resident Agency (FBI Maine) has conducted an inventory of human remains and funerary objects, resulting in the identification of a cultural link to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, specifically noting a connection to the Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico. The items, which include a human scalp and a beaded pipe bag, were recovered after being put up for sale at a Maine auction house. Following forensic analysis, it was determined that the scalp displayed Native American ancestral characteristics. The FBI has opened a period for repatriation requests for these items beginning February 18, 2025, allowing recognized tribes or lineal descendants to claim them.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Gila National Forest (GNF) plans to handle the disposition of human remains and associated funerary objects found on federal or tribal lands according to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains are identified as those of Native American ancestry. Priority for disposition is given to specific tribes, including the Fort Sill Apache Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Mescalero Apache Tribe, Pueblo of Acoma, and the Zuni Tribe. Written claims by eligible parties must be submitted by March 18, 2026; if no claims are received by then, the remains and objects may be deemed unclaimed.