Category Archives: public archaeology

End of a Chapter

Posted on May 12, 2017 by George Crawford

I officially stepped down today as the Director and driving force of the Clovis Site and Museum (a.k.a. Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark). It was with mixed feelings that I decided it was time to move on from what has … Continue reading →

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2015 Atlatl Day at Blackwater Draw

Posted on November 2, 2015 by George Crawford

It’s been seven years since this fell on Halloween and it was great to see people dress in costume to come out; especially the little kids. Thanks to all who attended and supported the Mu Alpha Nu Atlatl Day again … Continue reading →

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Prehistory Day 2015

Posted on May 11, 2015 by George Crawford

Here are a few photos of the Blackwater Draw Open House and Prehistory Day.  Thanks to everyone who came out and especially those who dedicated a Saturday to make this event possible.  As usual, we were all so busy that … Continue reading →

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Catching Up on the Blog

Posted on April 7, 2015 by George Crawford

Too many projects and too few hands have meant that the Blackwater Draw blog gets neglected more than it should.  Too much time is spent in petty bureaucracy, assisting other researchers with their personal projects, and fixing the many problems … Continue reading →

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Open House 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by George Crawford

2 May 2015 – Prehistory Day and Open House at the Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark Join us for our part of New Mexico’s Cultural Heritage Month, May 2nd from 9:00 to 5:00.  This event is free and open to … Continue reading →

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Five Truths About Graduate School That Nobody Tells You

Posted on February 3, 2014 by George Crawford

Some Good Advice for Graduate Students From Psychology Today Online: Five Truths About Graduate School That Nobody Tells You The importance of shifting from the “student” to the “professional” mentality. Published on October 28, 2013 by Nathaniel Lambert, Ph.D. in … Continue reading →

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