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March 7, 2012

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Page 38 Archaeology Month with tours Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – To celebrate Arizona Archaeology Month, the Bu- reau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District has scheduled tours of archaeological and historic sites in Parker and Kingman, Arizona, during the month of March. The BLM Lake Havasu Field Office will present guided tours of the histor- ic Swansea Mining Town site from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. each Tuesday through- out the month of March. You will see remnants of a small town that began 100 years ago and became known for its copper mining and smelter. The Swansea site is located southeast of Parker, Arizona. Take Highway 95 to Shea Road, turn east, and follow signs to Swansea (graded dirt road un- til the last five miles). A high clearance vehicle is helpful but not required. Please bring water and hiking shoes. For more information on these tours, please contact Dr. George Shannon, BLM Archaeologist, at 928-505-1255, gshannon@blm.gov or BLM Volunteer Mike Riddle, 928-716-2723, or email BLM Celebrates AZ www.DesertMessenger.com at mriddle@blm.gov. The BLM Kingman Field Office will offer a rock art hike near Kingman, Arizona, led by BLM Archaeologist Tim Watkins. The hike is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The site is a place called "Indian Point" in the Hualapai Valley. If time permits, the hike may also include a visit to the nearby Elements Canyon petroglyph/ pictograph site or "Metate Hill" which is another great rock art locale. A high clearance vehicle is needed. The pub- lic is asked to bring water, sunscreen, and hiking shoes. The hike is suitable for 8+ years. The meeting location for the hike will be the Kingman Field Office, 2755 Mission Blvd, Kingman, Ariz. Please contact Tim Watkins at 928-718-3757 or twatkins@blm.gov for date confirmation. "We are very excited to offer these tours," said BLM Acting Colorado Riv- er District Manager Vi Hillman. "This is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy your public lands and also learn about sites that were preserved to re- cord the history of people that lived in the area long ago." Chili Cook-off fun on Sat. March 3rd Rockin' in Quartzsite Artists of Quartzsite Elementary School (Below) Juan Tinoco, Jasmine Tinoco and Elysia Rudisill March 7, 2012 PUZZLE PAGE (page 34) ANSWERS and

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