Current Year's News

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the successful seizure of more than 37,000 fentanyl pills during a coordinated drug interdiction operation on the Pueblo of Isleta Reservation in New Mexico, led by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Drug Enforcement and Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Police. The operation, which also included the Homeland Security Task Force, resulted in the seizure of approximately 37,300 fentanyl pills with a street value of nearly $1.5 million and $37,877 in cash. Date: 11/17/2025

Earlier this week, Senior Advisor Scott Davis spent two days in Utqiagvik, Alaska, formerly known as Barrow, to strengthen partnerships with local leaders and community organizations. Date: 09/18/2025

Last week, Indian Affairs leadership, including Scott Davis from the Department of the Interior, visited New Mexico to reinforce partnerships with Pueblo leaders and emphasize the Administration’s dedication to advancing education in Native communities. The delegation, which included leaders from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, met with tribal leaders to discuss key priorities such as higher education, workforce development, law enforcement, and culturally relevant instruction. Date: 09/12/2025

U.S. Indian Affairs announced an updated policy to cut red tape and speed up the process for approving tribal broadband infrastructure projects to support tribal initiatives, from infrastructure to energy development. Date: 09/08/2025

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior’s Victim Assistance Program has partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, U.S. Indian Police Academy, FBI, DEA and ATF to curb violent crime in Indian Country. Date: 07/14/2025

Scott Davis, senior advisor to the Secretary of the Interior, and other leaders from Indian Affairs wrapped up a multi-day visit to Washington and Idaho where they engaged with tribal leaders on administration priorities. Date: 05/20/2025

Scott Davis, senior advisor to the Secretary of the Interior, and other leaders from Indian Affairs wrapped up a multi-day visit to Montana where they engaged with tribal leaders on administration priorities. Date: 04/22/2025

DOI and U.S. Indian Affairs leadership wrapped up a multi-day visit to Arizona and Colorado. Date: 04/14/2025

Federal Indian Minerals Office Director Micah Runnels announced the office has moved to a new location at 304 N. Auburn Avenue, Suite C, Farmington, New Mexico, 87401. Date: 04/11/2025

The Defendant Pleaded Guilty to Murdering His Wife in 2013 Date: 04/03/2025