Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 6007
Reading Time:about 2 minutes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands intends to transfer human remains and funerary items back to Native American tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items were originally removed from a site in New Mexico. The Pueblo of Isleta and Ysleta del Sur Pueblo have priority in claiming these remains and items. If no claims are made by January 20, 2026, the remains and items will be considered unclaimed.
Simple Explanation
The Forest Service in New Mexico is planning to give back old bones and special objects to Native American tribes who lost them long ago. If the tribes don't claim them by January 20, 2026, anyone who wants them won't have another chance.