The Forgotten Few: Looting and Recovery within the Fort Craig Post Cemetery, Socorro County, New Mexico 3:00 pm, Free Admission
Archaeologist David H. Greenwald’s illustrated presentation documents an investigation into the illegal removal of artifacts and human remains from the Fort Craig cemetery after the post was closed. Among those individuals removed and targeted by looters were African American troops, the highly respected “Buffalo Soldiers.” Mr. Greenwald is Director of Research at DMG Four Corners Research, Inc. of Tularosa, NM. To carry out this investigation he worked with the Bureau of Reclamation within the guidelines of the Archaeological Resource Protection Act.
Sponsored by: The El Paso Archaeological Society and the El Paso Museum of Archaeology
22 through February 14
Rarámuri: The Foot Runners of the Sierra Madre
Free Admission
In this exhibit El Paso photographer Diana Molina captures the contemporary life of the Rarámuri, also known as Tarahumara, living in the steep mountain terrain and high plateaus of the Sierra Madre in México. This tribe of approximately 60,000 people lives 350 miles south of the U.S. / México border. They are world famous for their abilities as long distance runners. The exhibit includes twenty-five ilfochrome color prints with interpretive descriptions and twenty-five hand-crafted Rarámuri artifacts.
Adventures in the Sierra Madre, an illustrated presentation by Diana Molina
2:00 pm, Free Admission
Reception and refreshments to follow
The dramatic canyons of the Sierra Madre landscape and the people living within in it attracts and inspires photographer, Diana Molina, like no other place on earth. Beginning with her first visit in 1993, she has risked its dangers and pitfalls over the years to traverse its rugged paths, sought out its hidden treasures, lived among the Rarámuri and Mestizo communities, and immersed herself in the many adventures the Sierra offers. "The Sierra Madre is a place that nourishes my soul by its magnificence and unparalleled beauty. I return at every opportunity."
In a personal narrative complimented by photographs taken on her many journeys to the Sierra, Molina will recount some of her experiences, provide a contemporary portrayal of the exceptional Rarámuri culture and highlight the amazing expanse of the canyon environment.
Fun Learning Aztec and Mayan Math:
A Workshop for Children
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Admission: free to the public, materials fee $2.00, please call 915-755-4332 to reserve a seat
Children from kindergarten through fifth grade will be introduced to geometric forms and simple mathematics based on ancient Aztec and Maya knowledge. Third grade teacher Carlos Aceves will lead the workshop which is directly applicable to today’s school mathematics curriculum.
Children will learn:
1. the nature of a circle,
2. how a circle is related to the number zero,
3. the proportional relationship of a circle and a square,
4. how a circle and square are related to the human body,
5. place value according to the division of the human body in quarters,
6. math and subtraction using their fingers,
7. using the Aztec Calendar to create a fractal image.
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Zip Tour of the exhibit Rarámuri: The Foot Runners of the Sierra Madre
2:00 pm, Free Admission
In this brief tour, photographer and guest curator Diana Molina will provide a personal tour of her exhibit, speak of her experiences with the Rarámuri for over a decade, and discuss the interrelationship between the Rarámuri and the challenging environment in which they live.
