Cultural Resources
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
NM Chile Peppers Likely Millions of Years Older Than Previously Thought
New research shows ancient chili peppers were likely growing in Southwestern states like New Mexico millions of years earlier than previously thought…
BLM Seeks Coloradans' Input on New Public-Lands Rule Aiming for Balance
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is holding a public hearing today in Denver on its new rule, which aims to put conservation, protection of …
Mental, Heart Health Could Be Directly Connected
It's mental health awareness month and mental well-being is connected to a person's overall health, including heart health. Dr. Jennifer Shalz is …
Our Vote as Our Voice: Rocking the Native Vote in Michigan
With elections on the horizon, Indigenous groups in Michigan are educating native communities about how they can make their voices heard to make …
One Person's Battle Against the Post Office Prevails
A man in Adel who is part of Iowa's community of people with disabilities has been successful in having an electronic door installed at the U.S…
Group Pushes to 'Take Back Cinco de Mayo'
A national group says it wants to reclaim the significance of Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the …
M Building Kicks Off WY Historic Preservation Month
The Alliance for Historic Wyoming is putting a spotlight on the people responsible for preserving places during Preservation Month, which kicks off …
Amid Censorship Craze, Library Campaign Aims to Turn the Page
Public libraries are known for their quiet settings. But during National Library Week, staff leaders in Minnesota and elsewhere are being vocal about …
UT Ceremonies Keep WWII Japanese American Experience Alive
Japanese Americans gather this weekend for memorial events at the World War II Topaz internment camp in Delta, and in Salt Lake City, to mark the 80…
From Conversation to a One-of-a-Kind Community in Omaha
Omaha's Tri-Faith Initiative, the only faith community of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, started with a conversation and is now the worship home …
MN State Flag on Track for Redesign
In recent years, the Minnesota state flag has come under scrutiny for its depiction of Native Americans, and now, a Legislative proposal would set up …
Training Underway to Eliminate 'Child Care Deserts' in Maine
A community-development nonprofit is helping to counter the sharp decline in child care providers in Maine by offering the training needed to start an…