In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Safford Field Office intends to return human remains and a funerary object to the rightful Native American groups. These remains and an associated bone were found in Graham County, Arizona, and stored since 1998. The BLM seeks claims for the remains from February 18, 2025, with priority given to certain Native American tribes. If no claim is received by January 20, 2026, the remains will become unclaimed. The National Park Service will help send out notices to relevant parties.
Simple Explanation
The government is planning to give old bones and a special object back to the Native American groups they belong to. If no one claims them by next year, the bones will be considered unclaimed.