News from July 2023


Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Anchorage, AK discussed on July 28 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Reclamation announces 60-day public comment period for Santa Barbara County Water Agency second contract amendment

News Release: PUBLIC NOTICE. FRESNO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation proposes an amendment to Santa Barbara County Water Agency’s current contract (Contract No. I75r-1802RA, dated Sept. 28, 2020), to extend the contract term up to three years. This amendment would allow Santa Barbara County Water Agency to continue...


Fire restrictions implemented in central Idaho to reduce wildfire risk

News Release: SALMON, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, and Idaho Department of Lands have implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at (12:01 am) on Friday, July 28, 2023, to reduce the risk of wildfire. Stage 1 fire restrictions apply to federal, state, state endowment, private forestland and rangelands in east-central Idaho.



Salsa and Migration

News Release: Salsa has developed and transformed throughout the United States and the world. Yet, the history of salsa’s global presence begins with the history of people from Cuba and Puerto Rico before they migrated to the United States. Long before it arose in New York City and became an influential style of music...


Eddie Palmieri and His Trombanga

News Release: Eddie Palmieri, also known as “the Sun of Latin Music," is a pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger recognized for developing “trombanga," the trombone orchestration that greatly influenced salsa.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: High Desert Museum, Bend, OR on July 28

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Materiales: A Digital Salsa Exhibit

News Release: How do everyday objects affect us over time?


New Fire Along the Upper Charley River

News Release: A new lightning-caused wildfire was discovered in the evening of July 27th by reconnaissance aircraft in the Upper Charley River, south of Three Fingers airstrip. The Ruby Creek Fire #282 is 15 acres and exhibiting moderate fire behavior. The fire is in monitor status and will be monitored by Alaska Fire Service aircraft. Point source protection strategies will be implemented, if necessary.


Pathways Through Salsa

News Release: What about salsa sparks your curiosity?


Felipe Luciano and the Power in Words

News Release: Felipe Luciano, a prominent figure in the Latino community and civil rights movement, had a significant involvement in salsa music. While he is best known as a poet, activist, and journalist, Luciano also played a role in the salsa movement during the 1970s.


Bunker Hill Monument Pyramidion Restoration, 2023

News Release: Overview of Restoration Work. As the stewards of this iconic monument, the National Parks of Boston is taking action to preserve the Bunker Hill Monument to prevent additional and possibly irreparable damage. In this project, workers will replace the mortar on the pyramidion roof and on the upper levels...


Notice of Inventory Completion: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Anchorage, AK discussed on July 28 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Why is Afro Latin History Important for Salsa?

News Release: What is the history behind of your favorite music genre?


Restoration of the Bunker Hill Monument Pyramidion Begins

News Release: BOSTON - In preparation for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, the National Parks of Boston is continuing its preservation efforts of the Bunker Hill Monument. Starting July 31, 2023, the Monument will undergo work on its pyramidion, the equally-sided pyramid that tops the obelisk.


Lo Necesario: Introducing Salsa

News Release: How should we approach living history?


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: High Desert Museum, Bend, OR on July 28

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Question of the Month at Saint Croix IHS

News Release: Please read our question of the month and feel free to answer.


Fire Update for July 28, 2023

News Release: Pika Fire. Location: Just west of North Dome. Elevation: 7,100 feet. Discover date: June 29, 2023. Size: 841 acres. Containment: 40%. Cause: Lightning. Yosemite Fire crews are using a management strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails to confine the spread of the fire in a predefined area.


Cuyahoga Valley National Park opens Boston Mill Visitor Center pedestrian bridge

News Release: BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - On July 27, Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) celebrated the opening of a brand-new 200’ bridge across the Cuyahoga River near the Boston Mill Visitor Center. Park visitors will now be able to safely cross the river between the Towpath Trail and Boston Store and the visitor center.