NMHS News:

You’re invited to a presentation by Matthew J. Barbour, NM Historic Sites Deputy Director, “Taylor Talks: An Archaeological Perspective on Hunting in New Mexico”, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17.

Hunting has always played a pivotal role in Native American subsistence and culture. This presentation explores the archaeology and history of hunting in New Mexico from the arrival of hunters and gatherers to the twenty-first century.

Throughout his career, Barbour has published more than 200 nonfiction articles and monographs. In 2012 and 2014, he was awarded the City of Santa Fe Heritage Preservation Award for Excellence in Archaeology.

This talk is free and open to everyone. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., at Mesilla Community Center Auditorium, 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla, NM, 88046.

This talk is presented by New Mexico Historic Sites (Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site) and the Friends of Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site. Call 575.202.1638 for more information.