Crow Canyon in the News

Thanks to our outreach efforts, excellent scholarship, and the enthusiasm of our members and program participants, Crow Canyon does make the headlines! Here’s a list of recent articles and news features. Please be aware that the following links will take you to external Web sites (Crow Canyon is not responsible for the content or functionality of these external sites).

2012

• A June 11, 2012, Durango Herald article entitled "PBS Aims at Crow Canyon" covered the filming of a Time Team America episode at Crow Canyon.
• The June 6, 2012, issue of the Cortez Journal featured the filming of a Time Team America episode in its article "PBS Filming TV Series at Dig Site Near Crow Canyon."
• A January 16, 2012, Quincy Herald-Whig article entitled "Hannibal Middle School Gifted Program Offers 'Ultimate Field Trip' to Colorado Archaeological Dig" highlighted the Hannibal, Missouri, school group that has come to Crow Canyon for 25 years.

2011

• The December 19, 2011, issue of the online magazine Popular Archaeology featured Crow Canyon's Basketmaker Communities Project in an article entitled "New Excavations Provide Insights to the Rise of Pueblos of the American Southwest."
• The December 5, 2011, issue of the online magazine Popular Archaeology provided details of the 2011 field season of Crow Canyon's Basketmaker Communities Project in an article entitled "New Clues to Early Pueblo Communities."
• A November 22, 2011, article entitled "Exhibition Showcases Work of Jagiellonian Archaeology Students" on the Consulate General of the United States, Krakow, Poland Web site detailed Dr. Radek Polanka's research at the Sand Canyon and Castle Rock pueblos.
• An October 23, 2011, Durango Herald article and video entitled "Where Did They Come From?" covered Crow Canyon's Basketmaker Communities Project, school group programs, financial status, and future projects.
• On July 7, 2011, the NBC News Education Nation Web site mentioned Crow Canyon in its "Summer Trips Back in Time" article.
• A June 15, 2011, Skirt! Lexington magazine article entitled "Crow Canyon Archaeological Center" covered Crow Canyon's Archaeology Research Program.
• On June 8, 2011, the online magazine Popular Archaeology published an article entitled "Before Mesa Verde" which detailed Crow Canyon's Basketmaker Communities Project.
• A May 14, 2011, Cortez Journal article entitled "Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Starts New Field Project to Learn About Basketmaker III Period" covered Crow Canyon's Basketmaker Communities Project.
• A May 14, 2011, Cortez Journal article entitled "Archaeologist Lister Looks on Career Fondly" focused on the life and career of Southwestern archaeologist Florence Lister. The article includes a quote from Crow Canyon Research and Education Chair Mark Varien.
• In its May 2011 issue, Discover Magazine published an article entitled "Dig Into the Past" which mentioned Crow Canyon's Day Tour and family and adult programs.
• In its April 2011 issue, Every Day with Rachael Ray published an article featuring Family Archaeology Week entitled "Vacations That Give Back."
• In its April 2011 issue, the online magazine Popular Archaeology published an article on Crow Canyon's Basketmaker Communities Project entitled "Archaeologists Investigate Origins of Great Pueblos of American Southwest."
• In March 2011, the Chicago Tribune and its affiliates published an article entitled "Camp 21st Century" which mentioned Crow Canyon's High School Field School.

2010

• Crow Canyon board member and former director of research William (Bill) Lipe weighs in on archaeological ethics in Cortez Journal article.
• Today Show clip, June 24, 2010.

2009

• Vice President of Programs Mark Varien joined archaeologists from around the world at a cultural heritage preservation conference in the Sultanate of Oman. Cortez Journal, December 2, 2009.
• Hopi farmers team up with Crow Canyon's Mark Varien in presentation that examines Pueblo farming from traditional and archaeological perspectives. Cortez Journal, March 24
• A new State Historical Fund grant will fund research and education projects related to Crow Canyon's excavations at Albert Porter Pueblo and the Goodman Point Unit. Cortez Journal, February 28.
• Crow Canyon President and CEO Ricky Lightfoot and Vice President of Programs Mark Varien are interviewed for local NPR station. KSUT, January 7. Listen to the interview or read the transcript.

2008

• National Trust for Historic Preservation recognizes Crow Canyon's efforts to study, preserve, and interpret the past. Cortez Journal, November 4.
• Ancient pueblos, starry skies, and Dutch-oven birthday cake: Marjorie Kerr reflects on "Backcountry Archaeology in Northeastern Arizona: Hiking in the Shadow of Navajo Mountain." Fullerton Observer, Mid-October 2008.
• In the third year of the Pueblo Farming Project, Crow Canyon collaborates with Pueblo farmers to plant traditional gardens on campus. Indian Country Today, May 12, 2008.
• Vice President of Programs Mark Varien and Senior Research Archaeologist Kristin Kuckleman contributed to a major effort led by Washington State University professor Tim Kohler to examine the depopulation of the Four Corners region using computer simulation techniques. Salem-News.com, February 19.

2007

• In an interview by the Durango Herald, Senior Research Archaeologist Kristin Kuckelman discusses the impact of climate change on the people of Sand Canyon Pueblo. Durango Herald, December 9.
• Dr. Donny George Youhkanna, former director of the Iraq National Museum of Baghdad, described the loss of national archaeological treasures in the first lecture of the 2007–2008 Distinguished Lecturers series. Cortez Journal, November 13
• As part of its coverage of issues related to current global warming, National Public Radio interviewed Senior Research Archaeologist Kristin Kuckelman about her research into ancient climate and the Pueblo depopulation of the Mesa Verde region. Read the accompanying story.
• Crow Canyon's history and mission are the subject of a news feature in the June 2007 issue of Durango Magazine.
• More than 100 participants attended Crow Canyon's Big MACC gathering for area archaeologists. Cortez Journal, March 3
• Grant from State Historical Fund supports Crow Canyon research and education programs. Cortez Journal, February 17
• Crow Canyon is one of several local groups awarded State Historical Fund grants to aid in archaeological excavation, education, and documentation. Cortez Journal, February 6
• In an interview on the wwnnradio.com show "Boomer Time and Senior Life," Stephanie Ramsey, Crow Canyon's director of marketing, talked about the Center's travel and archaeology adventure programs. The program aired February 3.
• A former High School Field School student and volunteer artist describes her Crow Canyon experiences in the February issue of Teen Ink.
• Recently retired educator Lew Matis reflects on 20 years at Crow Canyon; will continue to teach part-time. Cortez Journal, January 27

For earlier news stories, visit Crow Canyon in the News Archive.