Benjamin Bellorado: Bears Ears murals, rock art, textiles deserve protection
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For decades, the iconic archaeological sites of the stunning canyon country of Bears Ears in southeastern Utah have captivated the imaginations of visitors from around the world.
While hiking in the area, people experience the thrill of discovery when they reach a cliff dwelling, a rock art panel or scatters of artifacts. While these landscapes are beautiful and deeply intriguing, the Bears Ears region is fragile, threatened and still vitally important to the Native Americans who are connected to them.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host talk about Aztec Ruins
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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will host a talk called “Methodology and Documentation of Historic Names at Aztec Ruins” by Fred Blackburn at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom.
Blackburn’s current project is Aztec Ruins Inscription Documentation, a two- to three-year-long research program to fill a gap between 1880 and 1915 to reconnect local families to their history in Aztec Ruins National Monument. A large portion of this project is interviewing people who have a community connection to Aztec Ruins.
Mesa Verde National Park designated as dark sky park
April 6, 2021
CORTEZ, Colo.- The Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, known for preserving ancient cultural sites, has been designated the 100th International Dark Sky Park, park officials said.
In a statement Monday, the park said the certification would help foster astronomy-based recreation and tourism while improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs in the park related to outdoor lighting, the Cortez Journal reported.
“We are happy to announce our work to … provide visitors opportunities to experience the wonder of starry nights,” said park Superintendent Cliff Spencer. “National Parks are some of the best places in America to see a breathtaking array of stars, planets and neighbouring galaxies.”
Mesa Verde National Park designated 100th International Dark Sky Park
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021 4:40 PM Updated 2 hours 51 minutes ago The Milky Way as seen from Mesa Verde National Park. The park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park. Courtesy Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park designated 100th International Dark Sky Park The Milky Way as seen from Mesa Verde National Park. The park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park. Courtesy Mesa Verde National Park
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Mesa Verde National Park designated as dark sky park
April 6, 2021
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CORTEZ, Colo. (AP) The Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, known for preserving ancient cultural sites, has been designated the 100th International Dark Sky Park, park officials said.
In a statement Monday, the park said the certification would help foster astronomy-based recreation and tourism while improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs in the park related to outdoor lighting, the Cortez Journal reported.
“We are happy to announce our work to . provide visitors opportunities to experience the wonder of starry nights,” said park Superintendent Cliff Spencer. “National Parks are some of the best places in America to see a breathtaking array of stars, planets and neighboring galaxies.”