Southwest Archaeology Today for June 21, 2006

Archaeology making the news – a service of the Center for Desert Archaeology.

– Preservation at Catlin Court brings rewards: The Catlin Court Historic District Association members were richly rewarded when the association was recognized as one of 10 recipients of the Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards.
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0620catlin0620.html

– Adults plead guilty to vandalizing ancient McInnis Canyon rock art: Two adults who vandalized a rock panel of ancient Native American rock in the McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area on May 31 pleaded guilty in federal court and agreed to pay the government $1,400 in fees and restitution.
http://tinyurl.com/kjqks (Grand Junction Sentinel)

– Heard Museum readied for debut: With the grand opening of Heard Museum West in Surprise just days away, construction crews and museum staff have been working around the clock to apply the finishing touches before Saturday’s celebration.
http://tinyurl.com/hrkkt (azcentral.com)