/tags/department-of-interior Department of Interior en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:35:16 GMT /local-news/2023-09-21/tribes-get-40-million-from-the-infrastructure-law-to-clean-up-orphaned-oil-and-gas-wells The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that it will invest nearly $40 million to help Native American tribes clean up and plug orphaned oil and gas wells across Indian Country to help reduce harmful pollutants. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:35:16 GMT /local-news/2023-09-21/tribes-get-40-million-from-the-infrastructure-law-to-clean-up-orphaned-oil-and-gas-wells Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2023-07-27/a-scientist-said-her-research-could-help-with-repatriation-instead-it-destroyed-native-remains Federal agencies have awarded millions of dollars to scientific studies on Native American human remains, undermining the goals of NAGPRA as tribes fight for repatriation. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:45:45 GMT /local-news/2023-07-27/a-scientist-said-her-research-could-help-with-repatriation-instead-it-destroyed-native-remains Mary Hudetz, ProPublica /local-news/2022-11-30/deb-haaland-makes-history-as-the-first-native-american-cabinet-secretary We’re wrapping up our tribute to our First Nation peoples in honor of Native American Heritage month with an individual who has made history as our first Native American Cabinet Secretary. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:21:44 GMT /local-news/2022-11-30/deb-haaland-makes-history-as-the-first-native-american-cabinet-secretary Jeanette DeDios /2021-08-10/a-national-disgrace-years-after-promised-reforms-people-keep-dying-at-federal-tribal-jails Willy Pepion had a cracked skull, and guards at the federal jail on the Blackfeet Reservation dismissed his pleas for help. He died in his cell. Three hours went by until anyone noticed. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:05:07 GMT /2021-08-10/a-national-disgrace-years-after-promised-reforms-people-keep-dying-at-federal-tribal-jails Nate Hegyi /2021-08-12/a-mothers-death-in-tribal-jail-highlights-need-for-medical-care-on-site The National Congress of American Indians has urged the federal government to place medical personnel in its tribal jails, arguing that the current situation "exacerbates the already challenging problem of health disparities for American Indians." Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:03:30 GMT /2021-08-12/a-mothers-death-in-tribal-jail-highlights-need-for-medical-care-on-site Nate Hegyi /2021-08-13/the-crumbs-federal-neglect-leaves-tribal-jails-in-disrepair-if-theyre-open-at-all After months of repeated written questions and public records requests from NPR and the Mountain West News Bureau, Interior Department officials said they now plan to contract with an outside agency to examine the troubles plaguing tribal detention centers. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:02:59 GMT /2021-08-13/the-crumbs-federal-neglect-leaves-tribal-jails-in-disrepair-if-theyre-open-at-all Savannah Maher /2021-07-27/interior-secretary-advocates-for-big-budget-increase-on-capitol-hill Interior Secretary Deb Haaland faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she advocated for an $18 billion budget increase for her department next year. The money would go towards advancing renewable energy projects, expanding wildland fire programs and boosting public safety on reservations. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:28:49 GMT /2021-07-27/interior-secretary-advocates-for-big-budget-increase-on-capitol-hill Nate Hegyi /news/2021-02-26/representative-haaland-faces-questioning-during-historic-confirmation-hearing U.S. Representative for New Mexico Deb Haaland faced questioning this week during her confirmation hearing for secretary of the interior. While questions… Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:23:17 GMT /news/2021-02-26/representative-haaland-faces-questioning-during-historic-confirmation-hearing 91°µÍø NEWS /local-news/2015-08-20/debate-over-federal-coal-leases-comes-to-new-mexico New Mexico could get more money for schools and roads if the U.S. increases royalty rates for coal mined on federal land. The feds held the last of a… Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:30:43 GMT /local-news/2015-08-20/debate-over-federal-coal-leases-comes-to-new-mexico /local-news/2013-03-14/sandia-pueblo-embraces-development-with-loosening-of-federal-regulations Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn met with leaders of Sandia Pueblo to approve regulations… Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:06:04 GMT /local-news/2013-03-14/sandia-pueblo-embraces-development-with-loosening-of-federal-regulations