On Monday night, Nov, 15, James E. Babbitt died peacefully at his home in Flagstaff with family, after a battle with illness. In the days to come, as word spread, the cry of hearts breaking could be felt from the bottom of the Grand Canyon to the tops of Hopi mesas. The world had lost a kind and gentle giant who walked the streets of downtown Flagstaff, explored deep canyons and great mountains, held immense respect and appreciation for Native cultures, was a steward of wild places and searched … [Read more...] about Jim Babbitt Leaves Legacy of Kindness, Environmental Conservation and a Pathway to the Past
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Outdoor Classroom for NAU—Archaeologists’ 3D Pueblo Imaging
A prehistoric Sinaguan pueblo on Babbitt Ranches is being documented with three-dimensional imaging technology and stabilized to preserve its standing walls. Tsopki, or antelope house, is also serving as a hands-on learning station for Northern Arizona University archaeology students. The multi-storied building is just outside Wupatki National Monument near the Little Colorado River. “Places like this are scientifically interesting, but they are also incredibly culturally meaningful,” … [Read more...] about Outdoor Classroom for NAU—Archaeologists’ 3D Pueblo Imaging
