2021
19
Jan
Hopes for Restorations and Protections
Dear Friends,
May you find occasion to use these words—increasingly—from today forward.
Commitment
Sacrifice
Reverence
Confidence
Resilience
Perseverance
Persistence
Diligence
Resolve
Steadfastness
Restoration
Optimism
Engagement
Hope
Realism
Respect
Honor
Honesty
Rea...
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2021
12
Jan
Utah’s Grand County Commission Asks Biden Administration to Restore Bears Ears
Dear Friends,
What a difference a week makes. My optimism of last week has been…deflated. But not suffocated.
I expected 2021 to bring a heavy workload toward healing. Sadly, the load is heavier than I anticipated.
So, I plan to work harder. And I hope to work smarter.
There ar...
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2021
11
Jan
From Opportunistic Reactivity to Proactive Stewardship
John R. Welch, Landscape and Site Preservation Program Director
(January 11, 2021)—Archaeology Southwest’s 2020–21 Café season is pulling back the curtain to show how we pursue our Preservation Archaeology mission. We are still crunching the numbers and compiling the results of our recen...
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2021
05
Jan
Federal Appropriations Bill Includes Chaco Protection
Dear Friends,
The calendar page has turned and a new year is underway. On New Year’s Day, Linda Mayro, Director of Pima County’s Office of Sustainability and Conservation—and my wife—led me on an “expedition” to explore an archaeological site along the Santa Cruz River south of Tucs...
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2020
29
Dec
Archaeology Southwest Welcomes Wyss Fellow Skylar Begay
Begay’s two-year commitment as Tribal Outreach Fellow will support
National Conservation Area campaign in southern Arizona
Tucson, Ariz. (December 29, 2020)—Archaeology Southwest is pleased to welcome Skylar Begay for a two-year fellowship made possible by a generous grant from the Wyss Founda...
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2020
28
Dec
What's the Point: Making an Impact
This is the first post in a new series called "What's the Point?" Allen Denoyer and other stone tool experts will be exploring various aspects of technologies and traditions.
Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Ancient Technologies Expert
(December 28, 2020)—In this post, I want ...
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2020
22
Dec
Congresswoman Debra Haaland Nominated to Be Next Secretary of the Interior
Dear Friends,
This day after the winter solstice, the sun is setting. Things are quieting down—thankfully.
I crammed the typical weekly Zoom hours into two days. It’s time for a break. Time for rest and reflection.
At Archaeology Southwest, 2021 looks promising. We’re planning t...
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2020
18
Dec
Archaeology Southwest Applauds Congresswoman Haaland’s Nomination as Secretary of the Interior
Tucson, Ariz. (December 18, 2020)—Yesterday, Congresswoman Debra Haaland (NM-1) was announced as the Secretary of the Interior nominee by President-elect Joe Biden. Archaeology Southwest welcomes and strongly supports Representative Haaland’s nomination.
“If ever a federal agency were in ne...
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2020
15
Dec
Continuing Coverage: Fighting for Oak Flat
Dear Friends,
It has been another long day in the field. But I’m not complaining—for me, these days out on the desert landscape are days of renewal, experiences that reignite my passion for what I do.
Focusing my eyes on the ground so I don’t miss subtle, centuries-old physical remnants ...
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2020
08
Dec
San Juan County Commission Asks Incoming Administration to Restore Bears Ears
Dear Friends,
I’ve long been interested in the historical role of archaeological nonprofit organizations in the United States (yes, there are many). And annually, during this stretch between Thanksgiving and the New Year, nonprofits send out year-end letters asking for support. Following my i...
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2020
01
Dec
Turkey Feather Blanket Analyzed
Dear Friends,
I’ve been thinking about the articles you’ll be reading in this edition. It’s a bit earlier in the day than I usually write to you, as there’s an Archaeology Café coming up in a little bit tonight. I think you'll especially enjoy it—video soon.
You know, I find tod...
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2020
24
Nov
“Everything we need to live a good life is here on earth”
Dear Friends,
Last week I retained the glow of a wonderful trip to Tonto National Monument as I typed up my greetings to you. Today, the glow is just a remnant of eye strain from two days of Zoom session after Zoom session.
Do I still have the perfect job?
I’m sticking with “yes.”
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