Free
Lectures for September  A
bounty of free lectures is coming
in September as part of the Four
Corners Lecture Series:
Sept 9, 7:00 p.m.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Speakers: Marjorie Connolly and
Shirley Powell
Title: “American Indians
and Archaeologists: Multiple Perspectives
on the Past”
Sept 16, 7:00 p.m. Crow Canyon Archaeological
Center
Speaker: Vince Lee
Title: “Romancing the Stones,
Back When Size Mattered"
Sept 17, 3:00 p.m. Chapin Mesa Amphitheater,
MVNP
Presenter: Starr Tafoya
Title: Santa Clara Pottery Demonstration,
Firing, and Sale
Sept 22, 6:30 p.m.
Fort Lewis College,
120 Center of Southwest Studies
Speaker: Esther Belin
Title: “Klóó
dii Sizíí, Klóó
Si dáa, Standing Outside,
Sitting Outside”
Sept 29, 6:30 p.m.
Fort Lewis College,
125 Noble Hall
Speaker: Carey Vicenti, J.D.
Title: “ ‘Indians
Don’t Read’: Narrative
and Oratorical Destinations”
Sept 30, 7:00 p.m. Crow Canyon
Archaeological Center
Speaker: David Whitley, ASM Affiliates,
Tehachapi, CA
Title: “Petroglyph Dating
and the Peopling of the Americas:
Recent advances in chronometric
techniques have resulted in a
suite of 60 well-dated petroglyphs
from the California Desert”
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The
Mesa Verde Association is a joint
membership program of the Mesa Verde
Museum Association and the Mesa Verde
Foundation. Your MVA membership supports
both of these 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations.
The Mesa Verde Museum Association
(tax ID 84-1404606) provides educational
and interpretive material to visitors
of Mesa Verde National Park through
an active publishing program and the
operation of retail bookstores online,
in the park, and in Cortez, CO. Our
services enhance the visitor experience
and promote stewardship of Mesa Verde's
world-renowned archeological resources
and natural landscapes. Proceeds from
all Association operations are donated
to the park's interpretive, research,
and education programs.
The Mesa Verde Foundation (tax ID
84-046967) funds capital improvements,
projects, and educational endeavors
for Mesa Verde National Park. Our
projects include construction of a
new Visitor and Research Center near
the park's entrance and remodeling
the existing Far View Visitor Center
into a Tribal Cultures Center to enhance
understanding of the connection between
the Ancestral Puebloans and contemporary
Native American tribes.
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Welcome to "Verde Views," the e-newsletter
for Mesa Verde Association members and friends.
This periodic publication will keep you
informed about Association news and events,
park happenings, new products and special
sales.
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Join
Us for the Second Annual Wetherill Mesa
Hike and Bike!
Everyone is invited to Mesa Verde National
Park’s 2nd annual “Hike and
Bike” on the Wetherill Mesa tram
road on Saturday and Sunday, September
10 and 11. Entrance fees will be waived
for those participating. This year,
several native artists will be demonstrating
traditional arts and crafts as well.
Wetherill Mesa is closed for the season
after Labor Day, but will re-open for
hikers and bicyclists on September 10
and 11.
On both days, the Wetherill Mesa Road
will open at 9:00 a.m. and close to
entry at 3:30 p.m. All visitors must
exit the Wetherill Road by 4:30 p.m.
The Wetherill Mesa Road is located near
mile 15 on the park road, just past
Far View Lodge. From that junction,
hikers and bicycle riders are invited
to drive 12 miles to the Wetherill Mesa
information kiosk, where several Native
American artists will be demonstrating
traditional arts and crafts. From that
point, hikers and bicycle riders can
ride or hike along the 5.5 mile long
tram loop road. Along the route, stop
at Long House, the second largest cliff
dwelling in the park; hike into Step
House; explore Badger House Community;
and hike to views of Kodak House and
Nordenskiöld #16. Park rangers
and volunteers will be available to
answer questions and point out unique
features of each site.
Participants may bring a picnic lunch
and drinking water, or may purchase
a hot sandwich, chips and a drink for
$6.00 from the Mesa Verde Community
Club at the kiosk. “Last year’s
first hike and bike was a great experience,”
said Superintendent Spencer. “We
hope visitors and local community residents
will join us again this year.”
For safety’s sake, bicycle riding
is not allowed on the Wetherill Mesa
Road itself, due to its narrow condition
and lack of shoulders. Dogs are not
permitted on the tram road. Riders and
hikers should keep safety in mind at
all times: bring plenty of drinking
water and high energy snacks, sun and
wind protection. Wetherill Mesa is about
7,240 feet above sea level. For more
information, please call 970- 529-4465.
Photo courtesy of http://4cornershikers.blogspot.com/
Ute
Mountain Ute Art Show Now on Display
Contemporary Ute Mountain Ute tribal
art is now on exhibit in the Chapin
Mesa Archeological Museum Gallery and
Museum Store in Mesa Verde National
Park. This special opportunity for the
public to view and purchase tribal artwork,
including paintings, pottery, baskets
and beadwork, is the result of a partnership
between the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe,
the nonprofit Mesa Verde Museum Association,
and the National Park Service. The exhibit
and sale runs through Sunday, October
30, 2011. Admission to the Museum and
gallery exhibit is free, but visitors
must pay an entrance fee when they enter
the national park. The Museum is currently
open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Beginning October 16, the Museum will
be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
The public is also invited to attend
a special “Meet the Artists”
reception with artists Norman Lansing
and his daughter Babe Lansing on Monday,
September 12, 2011 between 1:00 p.m.
and 3:00 p.m. at the Chapin Mesa Archeological
Museum Gallery. The artists will be
on hand to introduce their works,
share their inspirations, and answer
questions in an informal setting.
The present Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
reservation is located in the Southwest
corner of Colorado, the northwest
corner of New Mexico and a small area
in Utah. Featured Ute artists in this
exhibit include Norman Lansing along
with various Ute Tribal artisans from
the areas in and around Towaoc, Colorado
and White Mesa, Utah. Proceeds from
all show purchases support Mesa Verde
National Park as well as the artisans
and the tribe.
Hike
to Spring House this Fall
We invite you to rediscover Mesa Verde
by taking a special hiking tour with
us this fall! The Mesa Verde Institute
(an educational program of the Mesa
Verde Museum Association) is partnering
with the National Park Service to offer
exciting new visitor experiences for
a modest fee. Ranger-led hikes into
Oak Tree House and Fire Temple
and to Square Tower House have
sold out for the year. Spaces on most
dates are still available for the Spring
House hikes, which are offered from
September 2 through October 14 on Wednesdays,
Fridays, and Sundays. This eight-hour
hike brings you through the spectacular
Navajo and Wickiup Canyons of the park.
Spring House itself includes a rare,
intact two-story structure.
Hike dates, fees, and program details
are posted on www.mesaverdeinstitute.org.
Registration is now open and you must
register online in advance to participate.
We hope you’ll take advantage
of these rare opportunities to visit
spectacular Mesa Verde archeological
sites that are normally closed to
the public. Click here
today!
Make the most of the Southwest’s
spectacular fall weather by taking a
hike or two, and show your support for
Mesa Verde National Park while on the
trail! Choose from our broad selection
of field bags to outfit your entire
family.
Our lightweight adjustable Cinch
Sack comes in red, blue, and green,
and features a large front pocket
as well as the main compartment, and
silkscreened artwork of black-on-white
pottery mugs; $15.99 each. Our military-style
Field Bag comes in sturdy garment-washed
brown or green cotton canvas, adjustable
strap, metal clasps, and sports the
handsome Mesa Verde Institute logo
embroidered on the flap; $29.99 each.
Our Pajaro Field Bag, available in
blue, burgundy, black and green, has
a detachable strap, a loop to attach
the bag to your belt, and plenty of
pockets to keep your trail items organized,
and includes our colorful Centennial
artwork patch; $35.99 each. Click
here
to order yours today!
As always, Mesa Verde Association
members receive a 20% discount on
all purchases when you order by phone
or shop in our stores. Place your
order today at 800-305-6053 or 970-529-4445.
Not a member yet? It’s easy to
join! Just click here
or call us.
 
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