Links

American Rock Art Research Association The oldest Rock Art Association in the world.

Anasazi Heritage Center The Anasazi Heritage Center is a museum of the Ancestral Puebloan (or Anasazi) culture and other Native cultures in the Four Corners region.

Archaeology Resources A link to the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs anthropology department website.

BRUCE BRADLEY Link to the famous archaeologist's home page. Information on the Gault site and other areas of interest.

Center for Desert Archaeology The Center for Desert Archaeology, a private nonprofit organization, promotes the stewardship of southwestern archaeology and historic resources in the American Southwest and Mexican Northwest through active research, preservation, and public education.

History Colorado, the Colorado Historical Society The mission of the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) is to help individuals, communities, and organizations to identify, protect, and preserve the State's cultural resources and to foster widespread appreciation of and respect for Colorado's cultural heritage.

Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists The Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists (CCPA) is a community of people concerned with the preservation, recovery, and interpretation of Colorado’s prehistoric and historic archaeological resources.

Colorado Rock Art Association On May 3, 2003, the Colorado Rock Art Association (CRAA) was formed at the 5th annual Rock Art Conference in Pueblo, CO

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center The Center is dedicated to understanding, teaching, and preserving the rich history of the ancient Pueblo Indians who inhabited the canyons and mesas of the American Southwest.

Dental Analysis in Archaeology A web page by the Lanap & Implant Center of Pennsylvania pertaining to archaeological dental analysis.

Dr. Bonnie Pitblado's Rocky Mountain Paleoindian Research Program A website featuring the ongoing research of Bonnie Pitblado, Ph.D, Professor of Anthropology at University of Oklahoma.

The Etienne B. Renaud Collection: Archaeological Survey of the High Western Plains An online collection of E.B Renaud's field notes, archaeological survey reports, and museum artifacts compiled by Denver University's Penrose Library.

The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Nestled in southern Colorado, North America's tallest dunes rise over 750 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wind-shaped dunes glow beneath the rugged backdrop of the mountains. This geologic wonderland, containing over 30 square miles of massive dunes, became a national monument in 1932. With the passage of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act, resources now also include alpine lakes and tundra, six peaks over 13,000' in elevation, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands, and wetlands--all habitat for diverse wildlife and plant species.

The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society The Hisatsinom Chapter is centered at Cortez near Mesa Verde National Park, and among the many ruins of the prehistoric Anasazi Culture.

Indian Peaks Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society Based in Boulder, Colorado, IPCAS has been promoting and participating in Colorado Archaeology for fourteen years. We organize a series of lectures, host tours, provide volunteer opportunities, and publish a monthly newsletter, the Calumet newsletter.

Lithics A great page of links to just about everything concerning lithics.

Loveland Archaelogical Society The Loveland Archaeological Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that was incorporated in 1984 after over 40 years of existence as an informal group in Loveland, Colorado.

Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde, Spanish for "green table", offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape. The culture represented at Mesa Verde reflects more than 700 years of history. From approximately A.D. 600 through A.D. 1300 people lived and flourished in communities throughout the area, eventually building elaborate stone villages in the sheltered alcoves of the canyon walls. Today most people call these sheltered villages "cliff dwellings". The cliff dwellings represent the last 75 to 100 years of occupation at Mesa Verde. In the late 1200s within the span of one or two generations, they left their homes and moved away.

Native American Research and Preservation, Inc. Our organization is made up of archaeologists, geologists, historians, amateur archaeologists, and interested persons wanting to help.

Old Pueblo Archaeology CenterOld Pueblo Archaeology Center was incorporated in 1994 to conduct archaeological and historical research and to provide the public with information about the Southwest's prehistoric and modern cultures.

The Old Spanish Trail Association OSTA is dedicated to the study, preservation and protection of the trail's historical integrity. OSTA's purpose is to promote public awareness, encourage research, work with local, state, and federal agencies, assist local chapter formation, obtain National Historic Trail status, and recognize the multicultural heritage of the trail. OSTA publishes a newsletter twice per year for its members.

PAAC (Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification) The Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification (PAAC) is designed to be a mutually beneficial educational program for avocational and professional archaeologists. It was established in 1978 by the Colorado Archaeological Society (CAS) and the Office of the State Archaeologist of Colorado (OSAC). It provides a means for CAS members and other citizens of Colorado to obtain formally recognized levels of expertise outside of an academic degree program. It also facilitates contributions by avocationalists to public service and assistance in education, governmental management of cultural resources, research, and the protection of archaeological resources in Colorado.

PaleoCultural Research Group PCRG conducts scientific research and promotes public education in archaeology and related disciplines in the Great Plains and adjacent regions. PCRG brings together scientists, technical specialists, and other interested individuals to carry out collaborative projects. Since its inception in 1996, PCRG has grown to include more than 90 participating and supporting members residing in two dozen states. Membership in PCRG is open to the public.

Paleoindian & Other Archaeological Stuff Link to Tony Baker's site. Articles on the Paleoindian and Oshara cultures.

Rock Art Organizations A page of links to both online and off-line Rock Art Organizations.

Rio Grande National Forest The Rio Grande National Forest (NF) is 1.86 million acres located in southwestern Colorado and remains one of the true undiscovered jewels of Colorado. The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the western border of the Forest. The Forest presents myriad ecosystems; from 7600-ft alpine desert to over 14,300-ft in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Wilderness on the eastern side. The Forest embraces the San Luis Valley, the largest agricultural alpine valley in the world and includes all or parts of four Wilderness Areas (South San Juan, Weminuche, La Garita and Sangre de Cristo).

Rio Grande County Museum and Cultural Center The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the cultural and natural history of the area from the Indians and Hispanic settlers, the mountain men fur trappers and traders, to the later settlers who came in search of land, freedom, gold, and silver.

San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and restore - through research, education, and advocacy - the biological diversity, ecosystems, and natural resources of the Upper Rio Grande bioregion, balancing ecological values and human needs.

San Luis Valley Museum Association An area rich in history and natural beauty, the San Luis Valley of South Central Colorado is home to no fewer than 14 museums, historical societies, and cultural centers.

San Luis Valley Public Lands Center The San Luis Valley Public Land Center is composed of the Rio Grande National Forest and the San Luis Valley Bureau of Land Management.

Smithsonian Institution Link to the Smithsonian Institution's Web site.

Southwestern Archaeology Archaeologists call it "The Greater Southwest." The geographic boundaries have never been precisely delineated, but an 'old saw' suggests that the region runs from Durango Colorado to Durango Mexico, and from Las Vegas Nevada to Las Vegas New Mexico. The archaeologists of this region celebrate a diverse mix of people and their cultures, the in-situ preservation of sites and artifacts, and the greater scientific appreciation of these elements within their cultural, biological and spatial contexts.

Southwestern United States Rock Art Gallery This page is devoted to Native American Rock Art of the Southwestern United States. Currently, most images on this page are from Utah. This will change as time permits.

Trinidad State Junior College/Valley Campus

Ute Mountain Tribal Park Come experience a trip back into time and learn a special Native American interpretation of the culturally diverse homelands of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Spend time in our incomparable Ute Mountain Tribal Park with one of our knowledgeable Native American Ute tour guides. Guides interpret Ute* Indian History, Ute pictographs, geological land formations, and Ancestral Pueblo* petroglyphs, artifacts and dwellings.