For three decades, those who love the history and archaeology of the Big Bend region have gathered at Sul Ross State University to share research, publications, artifacts and opinions. The fascinating story of this region has been unfolding through this annual collaboration during a two-day conference on the university’s Alpine campus.

Online registration is open until Oct. 30 for the Saturday evening banquet with the keynote speaker presentation on Nov. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cultural Events Center in the new Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building at the Museum of the Big Bend, catered by Alcove Social. Find the link at https://cbbs.sulross.edu/conference/

Keynote speaker Dr. Meradeth Snow, associate professor of Anthropology at the University of Montana, studies anthropological genetics with a specialty in ancient DNA, primarily in the U.S. desert southwest and in northwest Mexico. She seeks to use her DNA research to uncover connections between former residents of the Big Bend region and their counterparts at Paquimé (Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico). Her talk will highlight the power of molecular anthropology to uncover the complex human stories behind this remarkable archaeological landscape.

Presentations will be accepted until October 17. Vendor registration and conference sponsorships are also available. Learn more at https://cbbs.sulross.edu or email cbbs@sulross.edu.