"Without a doubt, the highlight of his BLM career was the last 15 years spent serving as a liaison between the Federal Government and 22 southwestern native tribes. In this role, he met with traditional tribal leaders to identify sacred ancestral sites and protect them from any federal land projects. He made lasting friendships during this time among these traditional tribal members and treasured every moment he got to work with them." A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Saturday, February 7,...

In 2026 the Utah SHPO  will host its third annual Field School , an intensive eight-week program from May 26 to July 17, 2026, designed to train the next generation of archaeologists in Utah Cultural Resource Management. Under the guidance of Compliance Archaeologist Ryan McGrath, three selected students will gain a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of the entire archaeological process, alternating between field work—including surveys in Box Elder County , rock imagery recording at...

Visit ncshpo.org for mor information. “State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) are in a state of crisis. Congressionally...