Friends of Archaeology

The Society for American Archaeology has awarded the Museum of New Mexico's Office of Archaeological Studies its prestigious Excellence in Public Education Award for 2005. Established in 1997, the award is presented to institutions, individuals, and members of the press who improve public understanding and appreciation of anthropology and archaeology.

The Friends of Archaeology is a support committee for the Museum of New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies. This agency maintains laboratories and services that support archaeological research, specializing in the analysis of pottery, plant remains and animal bone. Its archaeomagnetic dating facility serves a worldwide clientele. Foundation members may join our Friends group at no cost. Some of our programs are described below:

  • GALISTEO BASIN INITIATIVE
    The Office of Archaeological Studies carries out collaborative works at Galisteo Pueblo, mapping, recording, and constructing erosion control structures, and participating in the Rock Art Field School. For more information or to participate, e-mail Eric Blinman.
  • EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
    Archaeology provides a unique perspective into New Mexico's past. The staff at the Office of Archaeological Studies strives to promote excitement, appreciation, and sensitivity for New Mexico's varied cultural heritage through lectures, demonstrations, and other outreach activities offered to school and community groups across the state.

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Upcoming Events

NOVEMBER 2008

2
Sunday

Friends of Archaeology Holiday Party & Auction
3 pm - 6 pm
Come meet the archaeologists, bring your friends and become immersed in archaeology. This will be a party with lots of visuals and participation! Experience, up-close and in person, four great recent archaeology projects, the Seventeenth-Century Santa Fe exhibit being developed for the History Museum & Palace of the Governors, a new research project at the Caja del Rio Paleoindian site, an overview of Dean Wilson's Early Southwestern Ceramics Conference (to be held November 7-8), and a discussion of the Education Outreach Programs.
Contact Info:
The party will be from 3 to 6 PM at the Hotel Santa Fe, located at the corner of Cerrillos Road and Paseo de Peralta. For more information please call: (505) 982-6366 ext. 112

JANUARY 2009

9
Friday

Archaeology Friday Lecture Series
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Hewett’s Archaeological Legacy, Lecture I
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16
Friday

Archaeology Friday Lecture Series II
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Hewett’s Archaeological Legacy, Lecture II
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23
Friday

Archaeology Friday Lecture Series III
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Hewett’s Archaeological Legacy, Lecture III
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30
Friday

Archaeology Friday Lecture Series IV
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Hewett’s Archaeological Legacy, Lecture IV
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FEBRUARY 2009

20 - 23
Friday-Monday

Marfa/Big Bend Art & Archaeology II
6:30 pm - 12 pm
The Art & Archaeology trip to Marfa and Big Bend Region will be a new and improved version of last year's trip. We plan to meet for dinner and discussion Friday evening, tour Big Bend Saturday and Sunday to view archaeology with Robert Mallouf, former Director of Big Bend Studies, Sul Ross State University, and see art in Marfa Monday.
Contact Info:
Mark Your Calendar. This event was sold out last year with a long wait list. We will begin the sign up period December 1. Those on last year's wait list will be called as soon as we have more details and a cost, to give them priority.

APRIL 2009

26
Sunday

Chiles & Sherds VII
11 am - 3:30 pm
Celebration of Art & Archaeology of New Mexico.
Contact Info:
Mark Your Calendar and watch this site. Time and place subject to change.

MAY 2009

9
Saturday

Field Trip to Hewett Site II
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Day Trip to Archaeological Site Explored Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett (1865-1946). Candidate sites include Pa’ako, Puye, Otowi, Bandelier, Jemez, and others.
Contact Info:
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15 - 17
Friday-Sunday

Archaeology of Chaco Outlier Sites
9 am - 8:30 pm
We will visit Chacoan outlier sites as well as Chaco Canyon.
Contact Info:
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JUNE 2009

13
Saturday

Field Trip to Hewett Site III
7 am - 3:30 pm
Day Trip to Archaeological Site Explored Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett (1865-1946). Candidate sites include Pa’ako, Puye, Otowi, Bandelier, Jemez, and others.
Contact Info:
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JULY 2009

18
Saturday

Field Trip to Hewett Site IV
7 am - 3:30 pm
Day Trip to Archaeological Site Explored Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett (1865-1946). Candidate sites include Pa’ako, Puye, Otowi, Bandelier, Jemez, and others.
Contact Info:
Watch this site.

SEPTEMBER 2009

25 - 27
Friday-Sunday

Chaco Canyon Field Trip
7 am - 8:30 pm
Field Trip to Chaco Canyon
Contact Info:
TBD

OCTOBER 2009

25
Sunday

Chiles & Sherds VII
10 am - 2:30 pm
Celebration of the archaeology and cusine of New Mexico.
Contact Info:
TBD