News and reports from the Department of the Interior.

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Just inside the East (Grand Junction) Entrance. Significance: Built by CCC. Designation: National Register of Historic Places. Amenities. 9 listed. Cellular Signal, Grill, Parking - Auto, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles...

News Release: It’s Caribbean Heritage Month! This June, we will explore Alexander Hamilton’s connection to his birthplace, and Caribbean history and culture.The Caribbean is home today to over 45 million people. Millions of Caribbean-born and descended people have immigrated to other regions of the world, bringing with them the rich culture and history of the Caribbean. New York City contains the largest population of Caribbean people outside of the Caribbean region.

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to strengthen voluntary conservation opportunities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed rule would revise permitting under Section 10 of the Act to promote species conservation through voluntary agreements and make the process clearer, easier and more efficient.

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center. Amenities. 4 listed. Information - Maps Available, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead. * Location: Directly across Rim Rock Drive from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center. * Mileage: 0.5 one way (0.8 km) one-way. * Difficulty Level:...

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Upper TH on Rim Rock Drive, Lower TH at Wildwood outside Monument. Amenities. 2 listed. Parking - Auto, Trailhead. * Location: Three access points: ** (1) from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, turn left onto Rim Rock Drive and travel 9.3 miles (15.0 km) to the trailhead on the left...

News Release: The federal grazing fee for 2023 remains at $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the USDA Forest Service.

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico Office has acquired a right-of-way from the New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO) to improve recreational access along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), the agencies announced today. The right-of-way will authorize and...

News Release: Submarines were critical to Allied success in World War II, and played a role in disabling the Japanese Navy and Japanese merchant ships. Learn about the modern (USS Finback, USS Grunion, USS Triton III, USS Tuna II), and not-so-modern submarines (S-27 and S-32) that patrolled the Aleutian Islands.

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Wildwood Trailhead, outside the Monument. Amenities. 2 listed. Parking - Auto, Trailhead. * Location: From the east entrance, proceed north on Monument Road 0.6 miles (1.0 km); turn left on South Camp Road. Drive 2.6 miles ( 4.2 km) to its junction with South Broadway. Turn left and...

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Saddlehorn Visitor Center. Amenities. 4 listed. Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead. * Location: Starts behind the Saddlehorn Visitor Center and ends at Book Cliffs View. One may also start at Book Cliffs View and end at the Saddlehorn Visitor Center.

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Protecting Speech from Government Interference and Social Media Bias, Part 1: Twitter’s Role in Suppressing the Biden Laptop Story.

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “On The Front Lines of the Border Crisis: A Hearing with Chief Patrol Agents.

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing titled “On The Front Lines of the Border Crisis: A Hearing with Chief Patrol Agents.” Chairman Comer and Committee Republicans outlined how President Biden and his administration’s policies created the worst border crisis in American history. U.S. Border Patrol Chiefs testified about a crisis that has set records for the arrests of illegal border crossers, migrant deaths, narcotics seized, and suspected terrorists arrested trying to illegally cross the border.

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on President Biden’s “State of the Union” address: