2016
12
Oct
Delegating
As International Archaeology Day (October 15, 2016) approaches, we’re celebrating by sharing posts about what we’re working on now—the daily work of archaeology.
Aaron Wright, Preservation Archaeologist
(October 12, 2016)—What does the day-to-day life of an archaeologist look like? I c...
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2016
18
Sep
Don't Blame the Salt at Chaco?
Research Finds Salt Infiltration Was Not a Problem at Chaco Canyon
Various salt compounds found deep in the soil of New Mexico’s desert may be the key to understanding how crops were cultivated in ancient Chaco Canyon – despite the backdrop of what seems an otherwise arid and desolate landscape...
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2016
11
Sep
Florence Lister Passes
Florence Lister Passes
Florence Lister, a prominent archaeologist in the American Southwest, died Sunday at her home in Mancos. She was 96. “She succeeded in a field that was dominated by men, and she found her own niche, and she lived long enough to write major books that helped the public under...
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2016
05
Sep
U.S. Rep. Grijalva and Tribal Members Unite to Protect Great Bend of the Gila
U.S. Rep. Grijalva and Tribal Members Unite to Protect Great Bend of the Gila
In light of a study recently released by Archaeology Southwest which connects various tribes including those in Yuma to the Great Bend of the Gila, Congressman Raul Grijalva joined together with tribal representatives and...
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2016
29
Aug
U.S. Rep. Grijalva, Archaeology Southwest, Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Unite to Protect the Great Bend of the Gila with National Monument
Collaboration Signals Greater Tribal Involvement in Federal Land Management
PHOENIX (August 29, 2016)—During a two-year study process to examine the deep human history of 84,000 acres of federal land in Maricopa and Yuma Counties, Archaeology Southwest and study participants explored ancestral...
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2016
26
Jun
Congressman Grijalva Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Heritage Resources in Arizona (6/26/16)
Congressman Grijalva Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Heritage Resources in Arizona
On June 22, 2016, Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that seeks national monument designation for a remarkable cultural landscape known as the Great Bend of the ...
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2015
31
Dec
Archaeology Southwest’s Most Memorable Moments of 2015
Kate Sarther Gann, Communications Coordinator
(December 31, 2015)—Inspired by a clever post from our friends at the Friends of Cedar Mesa, we decided to compile our own list. So, with a hat-tip to Amanda Nichols and Josh Ewing at FCM, we give you, in no particular order,
Archaeology Sout...
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2015
03
Dec
Study Reveals National Significance of the Great Bend of the Gila
Thursday, December 3rd
NEWLY RELEASED STUDY SHOWS NATIONAL
SIGNIFICANCE OF ARIZONA CULTURAL RESOURCES
ANALYSIS EMPHASIZES CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF 'THE GREAT BEND OF THE GILA';
REINFORCES NEED FOR PERMANENT PROTECTION
Phoenix, AZ. – An in-depth study released today by the National Tru...
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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
Fortuities
Andy Laurenzi, Southwest Field Representative
(October 17, 2015)—I'm not an archaeologist, so the question I’ll answer is, how is it that I'm working for Archaeology Southwest? Logically, one would expect an archaeologist to work for an outfit that does archaeology. So here is a bit about my ...
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2015
30
Aug
Help Support the Creation of the Great Bend of Gila National Monument
Help Support the Creation of the Great Bend of Gila National Monument
The Great Bend of the Gila, in southwestern Arizona, is a rich cultural landscape that speaks to a deep history of multiculturalism on this frontier. In addition to numerous Hohokam and Patayan villages, countless ancient trails, ...
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2014
19
Aug
National Monument Would Bring Economic Benefit to Great Bend of the Gila
Archaeology Southwest and the National Trust for Historic Preservation continue to work with local communities and stakeholders to seek their input and support for a legislative designation for the Great Bend of the Gila.
[From the Gila Bend Chamber of Commerce and the National Trust for Hist...
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