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The article focuses on an analysis of issues related to climate change conditions at the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado with observation of soil erosion. Topics discussed include consideration of rock bolts for protection of the Spruce Tree House as Puebloan cliff dwellings impacted by climate change; concerns related to an increase in sea-level that damages archaeological remains; and consideration of the Park officials for enhancement of awareness regarding global warming.

The article offers information on several national parks in the U.S. The Canyon de Chelly National Monument is located across Arizona's eastern border and is a quarter-mile hike to the White House Ruin. The Hovenweep National Monument, on the other hand, is along the Utah-Colorado border and is said to be a centuries-old ghost town. While the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado is home to the infamous Spruce Tree House, a chiseled architectural marvel. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article focuses on the efforts of Virginia McClurg, a newspaper reporter, to preserve the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. McClurg began lecturing widely and passionately about the importance of the archaeological record left at the Mesa Verde. She motivated her listeners to sign a petition demanding protection of the ruins and she lobbied Colorado Senator Edward Wolcott to present it to the U.S. Congress. McClurg had worked so hard for the protection of the Mesa Verde that it is possible that she did not want the land to be controlled by a government that offered women no political voice. INSET: Preserved in Antiquity..

The article offers a look at the implications of the increasing number of coal-fired power plants for archeological structures in the natural parks Mesa Verde in Colorado and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. It describes the efforts launched to protect the national parks. It reflects on the association between the coal industry, global warming and archeological treasures. The author reveals that the Four Corners has been a sacrifice area for energy development. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Discusses the proposed installation of aerial trams at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Purpose of aerial trams; Design of the trams; Effort of the park to improve the visitor experience.

The article offers information about hummingbirds in the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. George San Miguel, the park's natural resource manager, and other scientists and volunteers share their views about the hummingbirds, which are noted to be some of the most colorful and charismatic species in the national parks. Migratory details about hummingbird population are mentioned.

Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues, including two references to Virginia McClurg's role in preserving Mesa Verde National Park, a response to the article about the proposed Maine Woods National Park and Preserve in the Fall 2005 issue, and a reaction to the article "Brave New World." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports that the cultural celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado will take place in 2006. More than 100 years ago, the pottery and other works left behind by the people who lived in the cliff dwellings were disappearing at an alarming rate. Virginia McClurg, a young newspaper reporter, devoted much of her passion, time and energy to persuade the public and the decision makers to protect these dwellings. During the celebration, the actions of the dedicated group for its preservation as well as the words of Margaret Mead, a writer, will be reflected.

Reports on the decision of Lucasfilms Ltd. to drop plans to film a segment of the 'Indiana Jones' adventure movie in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Reason behind the motion picture outfit's decision; Scenes that would have been shot in the area; Organizations that lobbied against the film production company's initial plans.

Reports on an agreement between park officials and the Mountain Ube tribe over a concession operated just outside the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Signing of a contract with the Four Corners Helicopter Co. allowing the company exclusive site development rights to Soda Point; Utes' hiring of a lobbyist to help them in the battle over the helicopter concession; Amount needed to upgrade the park utility lines; Help offered by the National Park Service.

Reports that the U.S. National Parks Service and the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado hosted the first World Conference on Cultural Parks in September 1984. Participants from various countries; Goal of addressing the problems of how to preserve artifacts of native cultures; Exploration of new technological means of protection underwater treasures; Discussion on changing patterns in tourism.