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2012
19
Nov

Report on the NMAC Conference: Chuska and Chaco

By Paul F. Reed, Preservation Archaeologist and Chaco Scholar at Salmon Ruins The New Mexico Archaeological Council (NMAC) 2012 Fall Conference convened on Saturday, November 10. The theme was Chuska–Chaco relationships across the San Juan Basin. A series of papers summarized recent initial...
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2012
15
Nov

Migrants and Mounds

Archaeology Southwest Publishes Much-Anticipated “Migrants and Mounds” Preservation Archaeology in southeastern Arizona’s San Pedro River valley reveals a story of migration, tension, and integration in the distant past Tucson, Ariz. (November 14, 2012) — Archaeology Southwest is pleased t...
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2012
15
Nov

Archaeology Southwest Publishes Much-Anticipated “Migrants and Mounds”

Archaeology Southwest (formerly the Center for Desert Archaeology) is pleased to announce the publication of Migrants and Mounds: Classic Period Archaeology of the Lower San Pedro Valley, edited by Jeffery J. Clark and Patrick D. Lyons. The richly illustrated volume presents the results of Archaeolo...
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2012
05
Nov

Report from the 2012 National Preservation Conference

By Bill Doelle, Archaeology Southwest President & CEO The National Trust for Historic Preservation holds an annual conference in a different U.S. city each year. Last week, from October 31 through November 2, we converged on Spokane, Washington, a city of 209,000 that has a robust historic do...
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2012
22
Oct

Lewis Borck is Newest Preservation Fellow

Archaeology Southwest Announces Latest Preservation Fellow University of Arizona School of Anthropology doctoral candidate Lewis Borck to pursue Preservation Archaeology in southern Arizona Tucson, Ariz. (October 22, 2012) — Archaeology Southwest is pleased to welcome its newest Preservation F...
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2012
08
Oct

Threats to Natural and Cultural Resources on Santa Fe National Forest

Archaeology Southwest joins our conservation allies in expressing concern over a controversial Travel Management Plan: [From the Center for Biological Diversity] For Immediate Release October 5, 2012 Contact: Cyndi Tuell, Center for Biological Diversity (520) 623-5262 x 308 Bryan Bird, WildEarth...
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2012
21
Sep

Chimney Rock National Monument Established

President Obama Establishes Chimney Rock National Monument in Colorado Archaeology Southwest joins the National Trust for Historic Preservation in applauding the president’s designation Tucson, Ariz. (September 21, 2012) — Today, President Obama exercised his authority under the Antiquities Act ...
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2012
01
Mar

Archaeology Southwest's Statement on Televised Treasure Hunting

March 1, 2012 Here at Archaeology Southwest, we were deeply dismayed to learn that the National Geographic Channel and Spike TV are airing two new reality series that promote the willful destruction of our shared heritage. We brought this disappointing news to Southwest Archaeology Today readers ea...
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2012
02
Jan

Center for Desert Archaeology Is Now Archaeology Southwest

Tucson-based Nonprofit Explores and Protects Region’s Ancient Places Tucson, Ariz. (January 3, 2012)—The Center for Desert Archaeology is pleased to announce that it has changed its name to Archaeology Southwest. Known to archaeology enthusiasts and professionals for its flagship quarterly, Arch...
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2012
02
Jan

Center for Desert Archaeology Is Now Archaeology Southwest

Tucson-based Nonprofit Explores and Protects Region’s Ancient Places Tucson, Ariz. (January 3, 2012)—The Center for Desert Archaeology is pleased to announce that it has changed its name to Archaeology Southwest. Known to archaeology enthusiasts and professionals for its flagship quarterly, Arc...
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2011
04
Aug

Innovative Virtual Exhibit to Explore Chaco's Legacy

Tucson, AZ (August 4, 2011)—Center for Desert Archaeology Preservation Archaeologists Paul F. Reed and Doug Gann have been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to digitally interpret recent archaeological findings from the Middle San Juan region of northwestern New M...
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2011
30
Jun

Center President Doelle Interviewed on The Buckmaster Show

Dr. William H. Doelle, the Center for Desert Archaeology's President and CEO, joined Tucson radio host Bill Buckmaster on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Doelle and Buckmaster discussed the Center's work in preservation archaeology and ongoing work at Chaco Canyon. To listen to the interview, click here.
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