Leaving Mesa Verde
Peril and Change in the Thirteenth-Century Southwest
New Volume is Edited by Crow Canyon Staff and Associates
Crow Canyon is pleased to announce the publication of Leaving Mesa Verde: Peril and Change in the Thirteenth-Century Southwest. The volume was coedited by Vice President of Programs Mark Varien, and it includes chapters by several Crow Canyon staff members and research associates.
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Don't Miss This Year's Annual Meeting!
Keynote Speaker Will Discuss the Discovery of Chocolate in Chaco Canyon
Members of Crow Canyon's Chairman's Council are invited to attend this year's annual meeting October 14–16, which will feature keynote speaker Dr. Patricia L. Crown, anthropologist, author, and distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of New Mexico. Other fun and informative activities are also planned for the weekend!
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Kristin Kuckelman Authors Article in American Antiquity
Journal Article Discusses the Depopulation of Sand Canyon Pueblo
The July 2010 issue of American Antiquity, the flagship journal of North American archaeology, features an article authored by Crow Canyon Senior Research Archaeologist Kristin Kuckelman. “The Depopulation of Sand Canyon Pueblo, a Large Ancestral Pueblo Village in Southwestern Colorado” details evidence of how, when, and why occupation of this pueblo ended.
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Announcing the Distinguished Lecturers Series Lineup
From Chocolate to Cave Paintings, Series Features Wide Array of Subjects
Organized by the Friends of Crow Canyon advisory board and sponsored by individuals and local businesses, the Distinguished Lecturers Series raises funds that help underwrite tuition for local students attending Crow Canyon programs. This season’s presenters will cover a broad array of subjects—from chocolate to cave paintings, photography, and butterflies!
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Fumi Arakawa Coauthors Article in Computing Journal
Article Details the Use of GIS in the Study of Lithic-Procurement Patterns
A peer-reviewed article coauthored by Dr. Fumi Arakawa, Crow Canyon lab analysis specialist, was recently published in an issue of the International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing. The article details the use of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in a study of lithic-procurement patterns.
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New Video Showcases Crow Canyon
Photos, Film, and Interviews Reveal the Heart of Crow Canyon
Learning from the Human Experience is a lively montage of photos, film, and interviews that presents Crow Canyon’s mission, history, and passion for sharing its research with learners of all ages.
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July Field Update
Test Excavations Indicate Late Pueblo II or Early Pueblo III Occupation
by Grant Coffey, Supervisory Archaeologist
Much of our work this past month focused on Monsoon House, Windy Knob, and Lupine Ridge. The results of test excavations indicate that all three sites, or at least the tested portions, date from the late Pueblo II or early Pueblo III periods, or about A.D. 1100 to 1240.
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Join Us for Crow Canyon's Open House Festival!
Save the Date: September 18
Residents of the Four Corners area are invited to attend the Crow Canyon Open House Festival on Saturday, September 18. Click FULL STORY, below, for all the details.
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Twenty-Two Minutes to Bessie's Bolo!
Crow Canyon Traveler Meets Zuni Artisan, Buys Her Work on eBay
During Crow Canyon's travel adventure, "Traders, Trading Posts, and the Development of Southwest Indian Art," Norman Sandfield unexpectedly joined in on a frenzied eBay auction—bidding on a bolo tie while the tie's creator and Crow Canyon travelers cheered him on. Click on FULL STORY for his account of the experience.
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Travel With Crow Canyon to Bolivia's Vast Altiplano
Discover Ancient Legends and Sacred Places
Join us on an incredible tour of Bolivia's high deserts, deep canyons, and rugged mountains in search of the ancient legends and sacred places that remain vital to the descendants of the Tiwanaku and Inca to this day.
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Longtime Supporter Skip Lange Passes Away
Crow Canyon Neighbor Was Actively Involved in Archaeological Preservation
We are sad to report the passing of longtime Crow Canyon friend, supporter, and program participant, Skip Lange, on July 12, 2010. Skip was an ardent supporter of Crow Canyon for more than 20 years, a loyal Chairman’s Council member, and a neighbor who lived just a few miles up the road from the Center.
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