Distinguished Lecturers Series

The Friends of Crow Canyon and the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center proudly present the Distinguished Lecturers series for 2008–2009. These fun and informative Friday night events begin with wine (generously provided by Guy Drew Vineyards) and delicious appetizers at 6:30, followed by the lecture at 7:15. Unless noted otherwise below, the events are held in the Gates Archaeology Laboratory on the Crow Canyon campus.

A season subscription, which allows you to attend all five lectures, is $135 per person or $250 for two people (so sign up with a friend and save!). Tickets for individual lectures may also be purchased for $30 per lecture; please call in advance to confirm availability. Tickets are transferable between individuals, but not between events. Subscriptions and ticket purchases help underwrite tuition for local students attending Crow Canyon programs.

To purchase tickets, e-mail Amy at askaggs@crowcanyon.org, or call 970.564.4341 (toll-free 800.422.8975, ext. 141).

Major Sponsors of This Year's Series:
First National Bank, Cortez
Fraley & Co.
Guy Drew Vineyards
Hix Insurance Associates, Inc.
KSJD—Dryland Community Radio

Winter 2008–2009 Calendar

November 7, 2008
Vargas at the Gate: The Spanish Restoration of Santa Fé 1692–1696
Dr. John Kessell
Professor Emeritus of History, University of New Mexico

Sponsors:
Comfort Air Mechanical, Inc.
Graphic Interpretations
Ryans' Custom Products, Inc.
Slavens True Value Hardware
Ute Mountain Casino

January 16, 2009
21st-Century Climate Change Projections for the American Southwest
Dr. David Gutzler
Professor of Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico

Please note: This event will be held at the Main Book Company, 34 West Main St., Cortez.

Sponsors:
Dolores State Bank
Montezuma Veterinary Clinic
Skanska USA Civil
Southwest Seed, Inc.

February 13, 2009
Riding High: 180 Years of Ranching in Colorado
"Dr. Colorado" (aka Tom Noel)
Professor of History and Director of the Public History and Preservation Program, University of Colorado Denver, and columnist for the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News

Please note: This event will be held at the Main Book Company, 34 West Main St., Cortez.

Sponsors:
Cortez Journal
Let it Grow Nursery & Garden Market
Main Book Company
Main Street Brewery and Restaurant
Muscanell Millworks

March 13, 2009
Digging Sticks & Corn Kernels: Traditional Pueblo Farmers Teach Us About the Past
Dr. Mark Varien, Vice President of Programs at the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
and
Leigh Kuwanwisiwma, Hopi Cultural Preservation Officer

Sponsors:
     Advertising Specialties of New Mexico
     Animas Valley Arborists
     Citizens State Bank of Cortez
     Parkers Copier Service
     Souder, Miller & Associates

April 17, 2009
Back From the Brink and Other Historically Significant Moments
Veryl Goodnight
World-renowned bronze sculptor

Sponsors:
     Dolores Food Market
     Durango Party Rentals
     Pioneer Printing
     Triad Western Constructors