News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Santa Clara Pueblo and Bandelier Enter Into a New Agreement

Santa Clara Pueblo and Bandelier National Monument have entered into a new agreement that will allow collaboration between the Pueblo and the Monument on a variety of projects in the coming years.


Visitor Fatality at Bandelier National Monument, Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Early on the afternoon of March 23, 2022, 54-year-old Brenda Holzer from Yorkville, Illinois was killed while climbing up to the Alcove House at Bandelier National Monument.


Veterans Lake Fire update for March 25, 2022

The Veterans Lake Fire started as a brush pile burn on private land on Saturday evening, March 19, 2022.


Welcome New Division Leads

Superintendent Ahna Wilson of Women’s Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park would like to extend a warm welcome to two new team members.


Nogales man charged in alleged money laundering scheme following ICE HSI investigation

A local area man has been charged by information for laundering money pursuant to a U.S.


2 Houston-area residents plead guilty to drug trafficking charges following $29M meth bust by ICE HSI, ATF

Two Houston-area residents pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing with intent to distribute 777 kilograms of methamphetamines following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Houston.


DHS and DOJ Issue Rule to Efficiently and Fairly Process Asylum Claims

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing a rule to improve and expedite processing of asylum claims made by noncitizens subject to expedited removal, ensuring that those who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, and those who are not are promptly removed.The rule authorizes asylum officers within U.S.


Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed new parking lot design for Campbell Creek Science Center

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public ideas and input for a proposed new parking lot on the Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) campus located within the 730-acre Campbell Tract in Anchorage.


Bureau of Land Management has openings for volunteer campground host along Trinity River

The Bureau of Land Management is offering an opportunity for someone to live and work along the clear, cold Trinity River in northern California, as a volunteer camp host.“BLM camp hosts play an important role in connecting people with their public lands,” said Jennifer Mata, manager of the BLM’s Redding Field Office.


BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves and Lincoln counties

The Humboldt River Field Office has signed a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact statement for the Environmental Assessment regarding conveyance of public lands to Humboldt County.


Volunteer Campground Hosts Needed for Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Pocatello Field Office is looking for volunteer campground hosts at Blackfoot Reservoir Campground from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 2022.The Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is located approximately 16 miles north of Soda Springs, Idaho, on Highway 34 and is a U.S.


Bureau of Land Management Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Vets Land Selection

The Humboldt River Field Office has signed a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact statement for the Environmental Assessment regarding conveyance of public lands to Humboldt County.


U.S. Support for the Palestinian People

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah and representatives of Palestinian civil society in Jerusalem on March 27. The Secretary will reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the Palestinian people and the Administration’s support for a lasting, negotiated two-state solution.


Buttigieg: DOT announces $400 million in grant funding because 'everyone deserves access to safe, reliable, clean public transportation'

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration announced more than $400 million in grant funding has been made available to improve U.S. transportation.


The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” on March 23.


Five press releases published in December by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were five press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in December 2021.


September 2021: Three press releases published by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were three press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in September 2021.


Mayorkas: Mexico and Costa Rica 'strong partners of the United States' following recent meeting

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited Mexico and Costa Rica to discuss collaborating on mutual challenges and goals, such as regional issues and management of migration, according to a March 15 news release.


Release: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jerusalem. MODERATOR: We’ll start with statements, first by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, followed by Secretary of State. FOREIGN MINISTER LAPID: Thank you. Good morning. I’m happy to welcome my good friend, Secretary of State Tony Blinken, to Jerusalem. Later today the two ...


$100 Million in New U.S. Civilian Security Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: The United States intends to provide an additional $100 million in civilian security assistance to enhance the capacity of the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide essential border security, sustain civil law enforcement functions, and safeguard critical governmental infrastructure in the face of President Putin’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack.