Archaeologist Paul Reed

African Diaspora to America

Archaeologist Paul Reed

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses an ambitious exhibit that was set to be installed at Chaco Canyon but has been delayed indefinately.  Concerns have arisen over the  ability to keep the exhibit protected with exact climate controls at the Chaco Canyon Visitor's Center.  Utilities at the remote location are not as reliable as one would hope.

A Review Too Far - Silence/Hidden Figures

This week our cinema geeks review the classic musical Singing In The Rain, then move on to two new releases primed for Oscar runs... Silence and Hidden Figures.

A Review Too Far - La La Land

This week our cinema geeks review a documentary on the death of Kitty Genovese, The Witness. After that they check out the mid-2000's modern noir flick Lucky Number Slevin, then finish with out in theaters now and primed for an oscar run... La La Land.

Bears Ears and No Agriculture at Chaco?

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses the recent Presidential proclamation creating Bears Ears National Monument in SE Utah.  Also, a recent controversial study claiming there was no agriculture at Chaco Canyon.  

Community Learning/ENCORE Classes

Liesl Dees, Director of the San Juan College Community Learning Center and ENCORE programs, discusses the many classes, activities, and opportunities during the Spring 2017 semester.

A Review Too Far - Allied

This week our cinema nerds review two classic holiday films from the 80's and 90's, Home Alone and Die Hard, before moving to our cinema release which features Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard as spies who fall in love and marry during World War Two.

A Review Too Far - Arrival

This week our Cinema Geeks review the Hitler shockumentary Look Who's Back, take a look at the identity thriller The Talented Mr.Ripley, and finish with out in theaters now, the hard scifi flick Arrival.

Archaeologist Paul Reed

Archaeologist Paul Reed (Salmon Ruins, Archaeology Southwest) discusses the recent agreement between the BLM and BIA to work together on oil and gas protections for the greater Chaco Canyon area.  He also discussed some of the archaeological protections on state and federal land where the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline is being built, but why there may be concerns about the pipeline's path across private land, which is not open to as much scrutiny.