Southwestern Archaeology, Inc. (SWA) Southwestern Archaeology Special Interest Group (SASIG) "Got CALICHE?" Newsletter Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of the Greater Southwest! Thursday May 10, 2001 ***************************************** TEXAS From: cta-l@c-tx-arch.org Senate Bill 934 is one that would allow recreational metal detecting on state property (specifically state parks). This last Monday, the Senate passed the bill on to the House where it is under review in the Committee for State Recreational Resources. In my opinion this bill is a bad one because it would send the wrong message to the public by letting them know that it is ok to treasure hunt on public land. It is in conflict with the Antiquities Code which considers all historic sites either known or unknown as State Archeological Landmarks, and these landmarks cannot be altered, damaged or destroyed without at state permit. The collecting of artifacts through recreational metal detecting would in deed alter and destroy the scientific and educational potential of these resources. If this bill were to pass and become law, these resources would benefit only a select few at the expense of the public. I strongly encourage you to contact the chairman of the committee and your local representative regarding this matter. We must act fast, the bill could be called to the floor anytime. Send e-mails, faxes, letters to: Chairman Edmund Kuempel, Committee for State Recreational Resources, PO Box 2910 Austin, TX 78768. edmund.kuempel@house.state.tx.us; 512.463.0602, fax 512.463.5896. NEW MEXICO http://www.demingheadlight.com/S-ASP-BIN/REF/Index.ASP?PUID=3670&Indx=850581 The Van of Enchantment, part of the Museum of New Mexicos Outreach Program, brings the resources of the four state museums to schools and public events. http://www.abqjournal.com:80/venue/327479venue05-09-01.htm "Native Lands" depicts New Mexico tribes and landscapes in 61 sepia-tone photographs. Many of the earlier photos helped perpetuate the stereotype of the Indian as barriers to westward expansion. Other images from the turn of century romanticize American Indians as a vanishing race. http://www0.mercurycenter.com:80/premium/nation/docs/indian09.htm The pictures were taken by some of the most noted photographers of the day. COLORADO http://www.durangoherald.com/1news4430.htm Our history needs to be preserved, including photographs, documents, oral history, cultural artifacts, buildings, historic cultural landscapes, and sites of historic significance. By so doing, we are enriching our future by preserving our past. We are stewards of Colorado's heritage, and what we preserve will tell future generations much about ourselves as well as the past generations. UTAH http://www.sltrib.com/05092001/utah/utah.htm Thursday's re-enactment of the driving of the golden spike is an annual event that commemorates completion of the transcontinental railroad 132 years ago at what is now a national historic site at Promontory Summit. UTAVADA http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/nevada/2001/may/09/050900091.html Reps. Jim Hansen, R-Utah, and Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., propose moving the state line a few miles to the east so all of Wendover can be in Nevada. ARIZONA From: Vince Murray ARCHIVES BUILDING EDGES FORWARD: On April 24, 2001, Governor Hull signed HB2632 into law. She authorized the State of Arizona to spend $20 million to construct a dedicated state archives building that will be named for long-time legislator Polly Rosenbaum. Unfortunately, Governor Hull also line-item vetoed the first fiscal year of funding. It appears that there is a chance the Governor will call a special session later this fiscal year or early next fiscal year for possible modifications to the budget based on revised economic figures. This means there may be a chance to get the first year of funding restored. In the meantime, representatives of the archaeological community are being recruited to serve on a planning committee for the new building. The Friends of Arizona Archives (FAzA) will sponsor a series of "Archives Forums" to plan elements of the new building. If you are interested in serving, please contact FAzA Treasurer Doug Kupel at 602.495.5853, . http://www.swanet.org/zarchives/aahs/aahs2001/glfmay01.pdf The AAHS Glyphs May 2001 newsletter is posted. Check out the field trip to Fort Apache, the preview of upcoming lectures, and more. Also see for past issues of the newsletter. [Editor's Note: Some 5,000 black soldiers served at Fort Apache after the Civil War. The "Buffalo Soldiers" protected the Apaches from encroaching white settlers and made other contributions to the natives]. http://groups.google.com/groups?q=+%22fort+apache%22&start=100&num=100&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&scoring=r&rnum=132&ic=1&selm=UkB55.4642%24NP5.26958%40newsread2.prod.itd.earthlink.net In westward expansion, America depended on the 8,000 miles of wire the Signal Corps constructed between 1873-1883 to connect 77 frontier telegraph and weather offices. The Signal Corps was responsible for three telegraph systems that carried both military and commercial traffic, and which played a key role in the Indian Wars and expansion of the continental United States to its Pacific border. Among these systems was the 29-station line that connected isolated posts such as Fort Bliss, Santa Fe and Fort Apache in the Arizona Territory. It was at Fort Apache, one of the most pivotal posts in the military Department of Arizona, that first-class PVT Will Croft Barnes honored himself and the Signal Corps. PVT Barnes' Medal of Honor was recommended for actions during August and September 1881. SGT Barnes remained at Fort Apache until he received a medical discharge Sept. 15, 1883. In post-Army years, Barnes was a rancher, legislator, forester, preservationist and a noted and copious writer. He died in Phoenix, Dec. 17, 1936, and his ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery in 1937. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0816510741/southwesternarch Arizona Place Names by Will Croft Barnes. http://www.azdailysun.com/index.cfm?sec=sto&storyID=17898&ffrom=19&issuedate=05/09/2001 Early in the 15th century, arsenic in the water at Montezuma's Well may have driven away the locals. Anne-Marie Compton's master's work on the chemistry, biology and archaeology of Montezuma's Well is garnering national recognition and shedding light on arsenic. http://www.azcentral.com:80/news/0509prescottjerome09.html At the turn of the century, Jerome had 21 bars, 13 hotels and eight brothels. People referred to it as "the wickedest city in the West," and many of the buildings in the Cribs District (prostitution row) still stand. Kate Elder, better known as brothel owner "Big Nose" Kate and girlfriend of Doc Holliday, is buried in Pioneer Cemetery, in Prescott. CYBERIA http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=1786184&BRD=1817&PAG=461&dept_id=222071&rfi=6 A total of $4M is available to tribal colleges to develop essential community facilities in rural communities, include schools, classrooms, education-related equipment, libraries, cultural museums and dormitories. Further information on the program is available from USDA Rural Development. Call 602.280.8701. http://www.arara.org/pendl.html The ARARA conference for 2001 will be held May 25-28 in Pendleton, Oregon. http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0509.html Howard Carter, 66, Egyptologist, Dies [Again!]. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/002862954X/southwesternarch The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lost Civilizations. ***************************************** Contact the Newsletter Editor (Brian W. Kenny): 602.882.8025 / fax 603.457.7957 or . Send books, letter mail, and other media to: Southwestern Archaeology Inc, PO Box 61203 Phoenix AZ, USA 85082-1203. Editor's Note: Please pass along technical and scientific writings, opinion pieces, timely news articles, and organizational information, activities and events that can be shared with our digital community. SWA invites you to redistribute SWA's "Got CALICHE?" Newsletter. Please redistribute "Got CALICHE?" in its entirety, or note you have clipped articles for retransmission. Temporary archive . 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