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2022
08
Feb
Time to Step up to Protect Chaco!
Paul F. Reed, Preservation Archaeologist
(February 8, 2022)—In November 2021, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced the withdrawal of 351,000 acres of Federal surface land from oil-gas development in a 10-mile zone around Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
As our supporters know, we ...
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2022
13
Jan
Hands-On Archaeology: How to Make a Cruciform
Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Ancient Technologies Expert
(January 14, 2022)—Cruciforms are artifacts people made by flaking and then grinding stone. In the Southwest, archaeologists find them in sites dating to the Early Agricultural period, particularly those of the Cienega ph...
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2021
17
Dec
On Archaeology: Shannon Cowell
Here is the latest essay in our “On Archaeology” series, in which some of our staff reflect on what they thought archaeology was, how they see it now, and what they think archaeology should be or could be. Updates will continue almost every Friday through the end of the year.
Shannon Cowell, Pr...
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2021
02
Dec
On Archaeology: Sara Anderson
Here is the latest essay in our “On Archaeology” series, in which some of our staff reflect on what they thought archaeology was, how they see it now, and what they think archaeology should be or could be. Updates will continue almost every Friday through the end of the year.
Sara Anderson, A...
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2021
19
Nov
On Archaeology (My Evolution as an Archaeologist): Paul F. Reed
Saturday, October 16, was International Archaeology Day. When we can, we like to commemorate IAD with a blog series. This year, several members of our staff are sharing how they got into archaeology, what they thought the field was, how they think about it now—and even what they think archaeo...
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2021
12
Nov
On Archaeology: Karen Schollmeyer
Saturday, October 16, was International Archaeology Day. When we can, we like to commemorate IAD with a blog series. This year, several members of our staff are sharing how they got into archaeology, what they thought the field was, how they think about it now—and even what they think archaeo...
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2021
29
Oct
On Archaeology: Skylar Begay
Saturday, October 16, was International Archaeology Day. When we can, we like to commemorate IAD with a blog series. This year, several members of our staff are sharing how they got into archaeology, what they thought the field was, how they think about it now—and even what they think archaeo...
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2021
22
Oct
On Archaeology: Joshua Watts
Last Saturday, October 16, was International Archaeology Day. This annual event is organized by the Archaeological Institute of America, and there are a lot of great events and activities to choose from.
When we can, we like to commemorate IAD with a blog series. This year, several members of ou...
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2021
15
Oct
On Archaeology: Abby Thomsen
Tomorrow, October 16, is International Archaeology Day. This annual event is organized by the Archaeological Institute of America, and there are a lot of great events and activities to choose from.
When we can, we like to commemorate IAD with a blog series. This year, several members of our staf...
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2021
08
Oct
This Is a Great Day!
Banner image (c) Jonathan T. Bailey.
Bill Doelle, President & CEO
(October 8, 2021)—Friends, this is a great day. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments are restored!
As I watched the signing ceremony on YouTube, I was moved by so many things.
When Chair Brenda...
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2021
29
Sep
Field School Guest Speakers: Inspiring the Next Generation of Preservation Archaeologists
Karen Schollmeyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Director, Preservation Archaeology Field School
(September 29, 2021)—It’s the end of September, and our Preservation Archaeology Field School students and staff have had plenty of time to settle back into our accustomed surroundings after an...
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2021
14
Sep
Mimbres Architecture (and Tucson Neighborhoods)
Karen Schollmeyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Director, Preservation Archaeology Field School
(September 14, 2021)—Household architecture has always carried meaning, now and in the ancient past. Almost a year ago, I moved to a Tucson neighborhood built in the late 1950s through 1970s. The...
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