Emil Haury and the Mogollon Controversy

Join Archaeology Southwest for an Archaeology Cafe Presentation on Emil Haury and the Mogollon Controversy
On Tuesday, April 3, 2012, Jeff Reid will explain why Haury’s definition of the Mogollon culture was controversial and explore how the intellectual debate unfolded. Come settle in with a drink and a plate of delicious tapas at downtown Tucson’s own Casa Vicente. We meet the first Tuesday of each month from September through May after 5:00 p.m.; presentations begin by 6:15 p.m. Limited patio seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis—be ready to make new acquaintances!  https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/event/the-mogollon-controversy/

Indian Trading Posts Fade from the Southwest
The days of the traditional Indian trading post are gone. At one time, nearly 150 people were licensed Indian traders on or near the Navajo Nation, said Elijah Blair, who has traded since 1948. He estimates fewer than 10 traders today have operations similar to the original posts. http://www.daily-times.com/farmington-news/ci_20255795/navajo-nation-trading-posts-federal-tribal-regulations-take?source=rss

The Greenest Building Is Almost Always Already Built
A report produced by the Preservation Green Lab of the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of the potential environmental benefit of building reuse. This groundbreaking study, The Greenest Building: Quantifying the Environmental Value of Building Reuse, concludes that, when comparing buildings of equivalent size and function, building reuse almost always offers environmental savings over demolition and new construction.  http://www.preservationnation.org/information-center/sustainable-communities/sustainability/green-lab/valuing-building-reuse.html

Navajo Nation Explores Development of Grand Canyon’s East Rim
Generations of Navajo families have grazed livestock on a remote but spectacular mesa that overlooks the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers. This is the East Rim of the majestic Grand Canyon – the last with no significant development. But ancestral tradition and the tranquility of the landscape could be subject to change if the Navajo government’s plans are realized for a resort and aerial tramway that would ferry tourists from cliff tops to water’s edge.  http://nativetimes.com/business/features/7043-navajo-nation-eyes-grand-canyon-for-development

Exhibit Opening and Lecture Opportunity in Tempe – Lessons from the Hohokam
The prehistoric Hohokam used the Salt River to create a society that thrived for hundreds of years, only to collapse. Our modern society relies on that same river — but does that mean we could face the same fate as the Hohokam? An exhibit at the Tempe History Museum will explore our future with water, starting with a discussion April 7 by Grady Gammage Jr., a senior fellow at Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute. He is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. at the museum, 809 E. Southern Ave. http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/tempe/article_f1e67b10-7bb5-11e1-ac10-001a4bcf887a.html

Artifact Analysis Workshop To Be Held at Arizona Preservation Conference
Dear Friends of Historic Preservation: The Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Commission is once again sponsoring a workshop on the analysis of prehistoric artifacts in conjunction with the statewide Historic Preservation Conference (June 13-15, 2012 in Prescott). This seminar is being taught by staff of Logan Simpson Design, Inc. Please see below for the class description. This seminar is free with full Conference registration, or $40.00 for the class only (to register for the class only, e-mail questions@azperservation.com). Student registration rates for the Conference are available and include this class ($100 for full time undergrad or grad student). Detailed information on registration can be found at the Conference website at: http://www.azpreservation.com/registration.html

Lecture Opportunity – Santa Fe
David Lee will present Closer than We Know: Comparing the Rock Art of Australia and Western North America, a talk sponsored by Archaeological Institute of America. The lecture will be held Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 3347 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe.

Lecture Opportunity – Santa Fe
Southwest Seminars presents a lecture by Dr. Margaret Bruchac (Abenaki), Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Connecticut who will give a presentation entitled Consorting With Savages: Indigenous Informants and American Anthropologists. Presented on April 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Hotel Santa Fe. Admission is $12. Part of the Ancient Stories II lecture series given to honor and acknowledge the work of The Archaeological Conservancy. 505 466-2775.

Internship Opportunity – Flagstaff
Intern will assist in the development of a vulnerability assessment for archeological resources at Wupatki National Monument.  The project will focus on the potential effects of climate change on archeological sites along the Little Colorado River to establish current baseline conditions from which changes and impacts can be monitored, including establishing variables indicative of climate change impacts.  http://ncseonline.org/george-melendez-wright-climate-change-internship-14