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TAS is now taking
it's summer break until September. But, during this time, don't forget the The SMU-Taos 2008 Colloquia Series - May
27th thru July 29th. All lectures begin at 7:30 PM and are held in the Fort
Burgwin Dining Hall on the SMU-in-Taos Campus, Hwy 518, 6 miles south of Talpa. You
can also view the SMU website: http://www.smu.edu/taos/2006/colloquia.2006.asp
Other Events of Interest:
· Taos Public Library - May 17th, 2008:
The
New Mexico State Archaeological Society will give a demonstration on Saturday, May 17th at Taos Public
Library from 10:00 – 4:00 pm in the community room. The demonstration includes
12,000 year old Clovis spear points, pottery made by the ancestors of Pueblo Indians, fragments of chain-mail armor from the
Spanish entrada, and bottles and cans littering the Santa Fe Trail since the 1820’s.
Experience how Native Americans stayed warm with turkey-feather blankets and find out what an atl-atl actually is and
how it was used by prehistoric hunters. Learn about the culture and a wide range of prehistoric and historic artifacts
at this hands-on exhibit.
· Pecos Conference – August 7-10, 2008,
Flagstaff AZ
Deliberately
informal, the Pecos Conference affords Southwestern archaeologists a superlative opportunity to talk with one another, both
by presenting field reports and by casual discussions. It is a chance to see old friends, meet new ones, pick up fresh information,
organize future conferences, and have a great time. In recent years, Native Americans, avocational archaeologists, the general
public and media organizations have come to play an increasingly important role, serving as participants and as audience,
to celebrate archaeological research and to mark cultural continuity.
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ASNM 109th Annual meeting in Taos, New Mexico - May 1-3, 2009
Next year the Taos Archaeological Society will be the host for the annual Archaeological Society of
New Mexico's Annual (ASNM) Conference. Plans are underway now for the conference - scheduling speakers, field trips,
and many other fun activities. Make sure you mark your calendar for this event and keep an eye on our website for more
information.
Go to the "Recent Travel" section for a wonderful writeup on the October/November trip to Oaxaca by six of our members.
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The Taos Archaeological Society's goals are:
- To conserve the archaeological and historical presence and evidence in North Central New Mexico,
- To preserve the prehistoric and historic sites and remains in North Central New Mexico,
- To maintain and extend the records of North Central New Mexican history and prehistory,
- To promote archaeological, historical, ethnological, and anthropological studies within North Central New Mexico,
- To promote public awareness of the ancient heritage of North Central New Mexico,
- To cooperate in the conservation of the native arts, crafts, and customs of the region,
- To maintain affiliation with the Archaeological Society of New Mexico.
The Taos Archaeological Society subscribes to the following Code of Ethics and enjoins its members,
as a condition of membership, to abide by the standards of conduct stated below:
- To comply fully with all federal, state, local and Indian tribal laws, and the provisions of the New Mexico Cultural
Properties Act, relating to archaeological and historical sites and the preservation of antiquities.
- To respect the integrity of private land, and the rights of its owners, and to adhere to the conditions and stipulations
made by landowners in granting permission for archaeological work to be performed on their land.
- To abide by all laws and customs when on land under the governance of the several Indian tribes.
- Under no conditions ever to engage in illicit digging or gathering on archaeological or historical sites, in disturbance
of graves, or in any activity of cultural significance for personal use or commercial gain.
- To leave campsites, picnic areas and work sites in a natural state, free of litter, animal waste, refuse and obvious
disturbance.
- To be alert for signs of pot-hunting, vandalism, destruction or disturbance of archaeological or historical sites,
structures and artifacts; to report such activities promptly to the nearest law enforcement agency.
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