Southwest Archaeology Today for Oct 18, 2006

Archaeology Making the News – A Service of the Center for Desert Archaeology

– Mesa Verde Centennial Wins Colorado Tourism Award: “I thought it was well-deserved for the effort everyone involved had done,” said Lynn Dyer, director of the Mesa Verde Country Information Bureau’s tourism office. “Everybody put in a tremendous effort to make this centennial celebration so successful.
http://tinyurl.com/yya9bw – The Cortez Journal

– Survey Identifies Areas of Hispanic Culture and History within Phoenix: A Phoenix historic survey has identified two-dozen areas that embody the essence of Hispanic culture and history. A Hispanic Historic Property Survey has recommended churches, cemeteries, businesses and homes of notable Hispanics be added to the city’s list of historic places.
http://tinyurl.com/y8lr9u – The Arizona Republic

– Atlatl Club in Iowa Helps Connect Students with Ancient Cultures: It’s a strange sight. People walking down the sidewalk with 7-foot spears over their shoulders or boarding the bus with large pointed projectiles tucked none-too-conspicuously under their arms. Invasion of the Amazons? No. It is just time for atlatl practice.
http://tinyurl.com/y2sbd9 – The Daily Iowan

– Employment Opportunity : Cultural Resources Director/Principal Investigator, Ecosystem Management, Inc. (EMI) Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Office. Salary: $50,000 to $75,000 depending upon individual qualifications and experience. EMI is an established environmental services firm with multi-year federal, state, and tribal contracts. The cultural resources program has grown substantially. EMI is seeking an experienced Cultural Resources Director to manage the Program. More information about EMI can be found by email at miket@emi-nm.com:
http//:www.emi-nm.com