NATURE NOTES: Archeologists unearth unexpected wonders in a cave near Marfa
Research conducted by the Center for Big Bend Studies, Sul Ross State University and the Odyssey Archaeological Research Fund at the University of Kansas was featured on Nature Notes this week. We just wrapped [...]
Homer Mills Research Endowment
In February we lost a stalwart conservationist of the cultural resources in the Big Bend Region—O2 Ranch manager and CBBS board member Homer Mills. Homer loved the science of archaeology, frequently contributing his knowledge, [...]
CBBS Returns Cultural Materials to Mexico
By its nature, archaeology spans generations and political boundaries. Archaeologists labor in the excavated footsteps of their predecessors, who searched for history and culture in the lands now called Texas and Mexico. In May [...]
New CBBS Publication – Boulder Glyphs along the Rio Grande!
We are thrilled to announce a new CBBS publication is now available for purchase! Erika Blecha's impressive book on biographic rock art along the Rio Grande is live on our website! This book is [...]
New Investigations into La Junta de los Rios
When Bryon Schroeder talks about Canta Recio, it’s clear his fascination lies with what is not yet known. This gap in archaeological knowledge provides exceptional potential for learning — that’s what fuels the CBBS [...]
Accepting Applications for SRSU Masters in Anthropology
The new Master of the Arts in Anthropology program recently passed one of its last hurdles, approval by Sul Ross State University administration. After months of development, the fall launch of this groundbreaking graduate [...]