2020
04
Feb
Why You Should Experience Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Knowledge seekers of every kind are welcome at Archaeology Café at The Loft Cinema for a series of programs exploring the deep and diverse history of the Southwest. Join us on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, as Kyle Woodson discusses Casa Grande National Monument. Explore what makes this place special...
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2017
01
Oct
Oil and Gas Development Is Allowed to Target Archaeologically Sensitive Areas of Southern Utah
Oil and Gas Development Is Allowed to Target Archaeologically Sensitive Areas of Southern Utah
The Bureau of Land Management plans to move forward on nearly 52,000 acres of proposed oil and gas leases in archaeologically sensitive parts of southeastern Utah. Among the 43 parcels to be auctioned i...
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2015
26
Apr
The Economic Impacts of National Parks
Casa Grande National Monument Announces Significant Economic Impact
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 63,698 visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in 2014 spent $3.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 55 jobs in the local area and had a cumulat...
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2014
22
Jun
National Park Service Bans "Drones"
National Park Service Bans "Drones"
The National Park Service announced today that they are banning the use of drones and model aircraft in all National Parks, subject to a few limited exceptions. According to a policy memorandum released by Jonathan Jarvis, Director of the Park Service, the directi...
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2013
15
Sep
Bipartisan Effort to Expand Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Gathers Momentum in Congress
Bill to Expand Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Reintroduced
The boundaries of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument could expand under a House bill. U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick a Democrat, has introduced the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act of 2013, and if approve...
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2013
28
Jul
Places Too Wild to Drill
Places Too Wild to Drill
Two of Utah's scenic landmarks — Arches National Park and Desolation Canyon — made a list released Tuesday by the Wilderness Society as areas "too wild to drill." The group said areas adjacent to Arches National Park and Desolation Canyon are under threat to oil and gas...
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2013
30
Jun
Bipartisan Effort to Expand Casa Grande National Monument
Toward a Grander Casa Grande
The boundaries of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument could be expanded if Congress adopts legislation introduced Tuesday by U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz.The Casa Grande Ruins is one of the finest examples of 13th century Hohokam culture in the American Southwest, K...
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2013
14
Apr
Paris Auction House Sells Contested Objects Sacred to Hopi Tribe
Paris Auction House Sells Contested Objects Sacred to Hopi Tribe
A contested auction of sacred Hopi Indian artifacts went forward on Friday in Paris and generated more than $1 million in sales, despite the presence of protesters inside and outside the auction house who urged patrons not to take part...
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2011
05
Jun
"Save America's Treasures" Program to Close at the End of This Month
"Save America's Treasures" to Close at the End of This Month
For the past twelve years, Save America’s Treasures has been one of the country’s most important and effective historic preservation efforts, bringing hundreds of millions of dollars for restoration to nationally significant historic s...
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2010
24
Sep
Politics Push Back Casa Grande Expansion
The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument expansion bill (HR 5110) received a substantial majority of votes on Thursday (Sept. 23), with 244 votes "yea", and 174 votes "nay." However, the bill was considered under “suspension of the rules,” which requires a two-thirds vote. The bill did not reach ...
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2010
13
Sep
Laurenzi to Speak in Verde Valley September 23
EVENT: Presentation to the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society on the Expansion of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
PRESENTED BY: Andy Laurenzi, Southwest Field Representative, Center for Desert Archaeology
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
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2010
02
Aug
Message from Rep. Kirkpatrick
August 2, 2010
Dear Friend,
Knowing of your interest in H.R. 5110, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Boundary Modification Act, I write to provide you with a legislative update.
Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 5110 to protect a historically and economically valuable attraction in Pinal Co...
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