2015
01
Nov
Salt Lake Tribune Argues for Restoration of Federal Conservation Funding
Salt Lake Tribune Argues for Restoration of Federal Conservation Funding
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established in 1965 to invest in our nation's land, water and wildlife heritage. For 50 years, the LWCF has helped support our parks and historic sites; conserved our forests, riv...
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2015
28
Oct
Invest in Ourselves, in Our Sense of Place
Bill Doelle, President & CEO
(October 28, 2015)—Archaeology Southwest is an enthusiastic supporter of the seven Pima County bond proposals that are on the November 3 ballot. Our mission—to explore and protect the places of our past—is at the core of many of the bond projects.
In previou...
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2015
22
Oct
Carrying Gila Bend to Washington and Making “National Significance” Personal
Bill Doelle, President & CEO
(October 22, 2015)—As the month of September drew to a close, a group of 13 set out early on a gray Washington, D.C. morning to fulfill an educational mission. We assembled at 7:00 a.m. at the offices of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Our team memb...
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2015
17
Oct
Happy International Archaeology Day!
(October 17, 2015)—So, by now you have read our stories. (If you haven't, check out the links below).
What ties all this to International Archaeology Day? There are a few common themes to consider:
A sense of something bigger than this time and place
An innate interest in and respect for huma...
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2015
13
Oct
Santa Fe Underground: Archaeology in the City Different
Santa Fe Underground: Archaeology in the City Different
Latest edition of Archaeology Southwest Magazine reviews recent findings
(Tucson, Ariz.) October 12, 2015—Tucson-based nonprofit organization Archaeology Southwest is pleased to announce the publication of “Santa Fe Underground....
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2015
11
Oct
Archaeology Southwest President Bill Doelle Presented with the Raymond H. Thompson Award
An Informed Community Is a Strong Community—and Your Support Will Make It Stronger
Did you realize that, by reading Southwest Archaeology Today each week, you are a member of a growing community of readers? Nearly 3,000 strong, our community values the places of the past, and we stay informed beca...
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2015
09
Oct
The Reluctant Archaeologist and Archaeology as a Gateway
Between now and October 17, 2015, Archaeology Southwest is participating in the Archaeological Institute of America's celebration of International Archaeology Day (10/17/15) by sharing blog posts about why—or how—we became archaeologists. We hope you enjoy this very personal look at our staff me...
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2015
06
Oct
Doelle to Receive Thompson Award
Archaeology Southwest Founder Honored for Unique Contributions to Anthropology at the University of Arizona
(October 6, 2015)—Archaeology Southwest is pleased to congratulate our founder, president, and CEO William H. (Bill) Doelle on his receipt of the Raymond H. Thompson Award. Dr. Thompson w...
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2015
20
Sep
Arizona Archaeology Centennial Looks at Training the Next Generation
Arizona Archaeology Centennial Looks at Training the Next Generation
When the School of Anthropology opened its doors in 1915 under the direction of archaeologist Byron Cummings, it was called the Department of Archaeology and it was committed to training archaeologists in the desert Southwest. Sin...
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2015
07
Aug
Raising the Roof
Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Ancient Technologies Expert
(August 7, 2015)—The process began before the students arrived. After obtaining a Forest Service permit, I cut a couple of loads of juniper poles for the roof. I cut the poles when they were green, so they were heavy! I had...
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2015
11
Mar
Cedar Mesa and Preservation Archaeology
Bill Doelle, President & CEO
My number of waking hours in Bluff, Utah, was just slightly more than the 16-hour round-trip drive from Tucson to attend the annual Celebrate Cedar Mesa Weekend. It was well worth the effort. As the program rolled out to some 300 attendees, I was thrilled t...
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2015
08
Jan
From the Editor’s Desk
By Kate Sarther Gann, Content Editor, Archaeology Southwest Magazine
Thoughts on Archaeology Southwest Magazine 28(3 & 4), “Tortuous and Fantastic: Cultural and Natural Wonders of Greater Cedar Mesa”:
No doubt about it, this issue is a whopper. The biggest we’ve ever done, in ...
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