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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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Popular "Hike and Bike" Events Return on September 14 and 28
Everyone is invited to Mesa Verde National Park's annual "Hike and Bike" events on Wetherill Mesa on September 14 and 28. Entrance fees will be waived for those participating. "Fall is a great time to enjoy the park, with cooler weather and the changing colors of autumn" said Superintendent Cliff Spencer. Wetherill Mesa is closed for the season after Labor Day, but will re-open for hikers and bicyclists on September 14 and again on September 28.
The Wetherill Mesa Road will open at 9:00 a.m., and close at 3:30 p.m. The Wetherill Mesa Road is located near mile 15 on the park road, just past Far View Lodge. From that junction, visitors are invited to drive 12 miles to the Wetherill Mesa information kiosk where the tram road begins. 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. All visitors must exit Wetherill Road by 4:30 p.m.
You may bring a picnic lunch and drinking water, or you may purchase lunch at the kiosk. "Last year's 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, call 970-529-4465.
Rims to Ruins Fine Art Sale and Reception
Come celebrate Mesa Verde in a special way that supports Mesa Verde Foundation and Mesa Verde National Park! Join us for a special Fine Art Sale and Exhibition on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Denver Public Library’s Vida Ellison Gallery.
Twenty-six top American Western artists who painted among the ancient ruins and dramatic landscape of Mesa Verde National Park in May will showcase their paintings at this reception and exhibition. The exhibition runs through November 3, 2013. At the Opening Reception and Sale, you'll have the rare opportunity to meet many of the artists.
Participating artists include: William Acheff, Joe Anna Arnett, James Asher, Joe Bohler, John Burton, G. Russell Case, Lorenzo Chavez, Doug Dawson, John DeMott, Mike Desatnick, David Drummond, Barry Eisenach, Veryl Goodnight, George Hallmark, Jay Moore, Ralph Oberg, Andrew Peters, Robert Peters, John Poon, Jesse Powell, Jim Rey, Laura Robb, Elizabeth Robbins, Mian Situ, Curt Walters, and Jim Wilcox.
The Opening Reception and Sale cost is $75 per person. Please register early for the event. For additional information or to register, visit www.mesaverdefoundation.org or contact MVF at 303-321-3120.
Painting: Far View by David Drummond
Mesa Verde Artist-in-Residence James Branaman to Speak on September 26
Artist-in-Residence James Branaman will give a free lecture featuring his photography, including never-before-seen images of the park from his residency project. The public is invited to attend his program on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at the Far View Lodge Library in Mesa Verde National Park.
The Florida-based photojournalist’s project focuses on combining two photographic techniques-- light painting and astrophotography--often spending several hours working on a single image in the backcountry at night.
Holding degrees in both art and photojournalism, Branaman combines artistic training with visual journalism to tell the story of places in the present and past. He worked on similar projects as an artist-in-residence at Rocky Mountain and Everglades National Parks in 2012 and will continue his project at Acadia National Park in 2014. Branaman states, "while most forms of physical exploration have been exhausted, we continue to break new ground in how we explore a place visually. Through this exploration I seek to create imagery focusing on scenes that elude the casual tourist or short-term visitor. In the process I hope to showcase the beauty and balance of man-made structures in natural settings while still preserving wilderness areas and dark skies."
Branaman will serve a two-week residency at Mesa Verde National Park in September 2013.
Fall Photography Multi-Day Workshop Filling Fast!
 Just a few spaces remain in our premiere opportunity to learn to photograph the world-famous Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park like a pro! To help you capture the best light and perspective of these remarkable structures in either digital or film cameras, MVMA is offering a special fall three-day photography workshop led by well known photographer and Northern Arizona University Professor Emeritus Dr. Gene Balzer.
This year the workshop is scheduled for October 11-13, 2013, and is limited to 13 participants to ensure plenty of personalized coaching. Tuition includes three days of instruction, two nights in-park motel lodging at the Far View Lodge, and all meals including two dinners at the famed Metate Room Restaurant. Participants will visit sites around the park at times designed to capture ideal lighting conditions, and will work on compositional skills for compelling images. The group will visit some archeological sites at hours when they’re closed to the general public, and will also visit Mug House and Oak Tree House, beautiful cliff dwellings that are not normally open for visitors. For further information or to register, click here or call 800-305-6053. Mesa Verde Association members are eligible for a 20% discount!
Free 2013 Four Corners Lecture Series Continues
The free Four Corners Lecture Series continues this fall, with programs presented in Mesa Verde National Park and throughout the region in September and October. We hope you’ll join us for an upcoming program. Please note that the time has changed for Starr Tafoya’s Santa Clara pottery demonstration, firing, and sale on September 21 here at Mesa Verde; it’s now scheduled for 10:30 a.m. instead of 3:00 p.m. The full lecture series schedule can be found here.
When: September 19, 7:00 p.m., 130 Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College
Who: Jay Harrison (Director of the Center of Southwest Studies, and an MVMA board member)
What: Spanish-Indigenous Interactions in the Late Colonial Era
When: September 21, 10:30 a.m. (new time!), Visitor and Research Center, Mesa Verde National Park
Who: Starr Tafoya
What: Santa Clara Pottery Demonstration, Firing, and Sale
When: October 4, 7:00 p.m., Far View Lodge at Mesa Verde National Park
Who: Brian Kemp
What: Everyone Poops and Other Tales from Prehistory
When: October 10, 7:00 p.m., Room #120, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College
Who: Lauren Jelinek
What: Walking the Line: Identity Politics in Southwestern Archaeology
When: October 11, 7:00 p.m., Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Who: Erica Olsen
What: Writing the Four Corners
When: October 17, 6:00 p.m., Room #120, Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College
Who: Kelly Jenks & Chuck Riggs
What: Defining a Site: Compliance and Community Archaeology in Durango
When: October 24, 7:00 p.m., Room #130, Noble Hall, Fort Lewis College
Who: Frank Matero
What: Making Sites: Early Preservation at Mesa Verde and the Four Corners
This lecture series is sponsored by the Mesa Verde Museum Association and Mesa Verde National Park, as well as by Fort Lewis College's Office of the President and Department of Anthropology, Anasazi Heritage Center, Bureau of Land Management, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, and the Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society. Additional support is provided by ARAMARK/Mesa Verde Company and KSJD Dryland Community Radio.
The Illuminated Desert by Terry Tempest Williams, illusrated by Chloe Hedden
The Illuminated Desert is a stunning dialogue in painting and prose by two daughters of the Colorado Plateau: Terry Tempest Williams and Chloe Hedden. This is more than an abecedarian, or alphabet book. It is an exquisite rendering of life in the red rock canyons of the southwest and the natural history that evokes a poetry of place. The audience for this book is the audience of the desert itself, from children to adults who share in discovery and delight.
Priced at $17.95, or just $14.36 for Mesa Verde Association members; click here to purchase yours today. As always, proceeds from your purchases support Mesa Verde National Park.
Not a member yet? It's easy to join! Just click here or call us at 1-800-305-6053 or 970-529-4445 for assistance.
Misplaced your member discount code? Just call or email us at info@mesaverde.org and we'll be happy to provide it to you!
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