NMAC Calendar


Events and deadlines relevant to New Mexico archaeologists and archaeology enthusiasts.

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March 28, 2024
  • SfAA Conference

    March 26, 2024 - March 30, 2024  
    Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

    The SfAA Annual Meeting provides an invaluable opportunity for scholars, practicing social scientists, and students from a variety of disciplines and organizations to discuss their work and brainstorm for the future. It is more than just a conference: it’s a rich place to trade ideas, methods, and practical solutions, as well as enter the lifeworld of other professionals. SfAA members come from a variety of disciplines -- anthropology, sociology, economics, business, planning, medicine, nursing, law, and other related social/behavioral sciences. Make 2024 the year you’ll spend a few days presenting, learning, and networking in Santa Fe, NM, with the SfAA.

    For more info:
    https://www.appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting

  • Zoom Presentation: Aztec Archaeological Sites in Mexico

    March 28, 2024  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    March 28, 4:00 PM MT
    Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Zoom
    "Aztec Archaeological Sites in Mexico"
    with Dr. Michael Smith

    Register here:
    https://4454pp.blackbaudhosting.com/4454pp/Aztec-Archaeological-Sites-in-Mexico-with-Dr-Michael-Smith

    Ancient Americas Lectures on You Tube
    https://mikeruggerisyoutube.tumblr.com

March 29, 2024
  • SfAA Conference

    March 26, 2024 - March 30, 2024  
    Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

    The SfAA Annual Meeting provides an invaluable opportunity for scholars, practicing social scientists, and students from a variety of disciplines and organizations to discuss their work and brainstorm for the future. It is more than just a conference: it’s a rich place to trade ideas, methods, and practical solutions, as well as enter the lifeworld of other professionals. SfAA members come from a variety of disciplines -- anthropology, sociology, economics, business, planning, medicine, nursing, law, and other related social/behavioral sciences. Make 2024 the year you’ll spend a few days presenting, learning, and networking in Santa Fe, NM, with the SfAA.

    For more info:
    https://www.appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting

March 30, 2024
  • SfAA Conference

    March 26, 2024 - March 30, 2024  
    Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

    The SfAA Annual Meeting provides an invaluable opportunity for scholars, practicing social scientists, and students from a variety of disciplines and organizations to discuss their work and brainstorm for the future. It is more than just a conference: it’s a rich place to trade ideas, methods, and practical solutions, as well as enter the lifeworld of other professionals. SfAA members come from a variety of disciplines -- anthropology, sociology, economics, business, planning, medicine, nursing, law, and other related social/behavioral sciences. Make 2024 the year you’ll spend a few days presenting, learning, and networking in Santa Fe, NM, with the SfAA.

    For more info:
    https://www.appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting

March 31, 2024
  • Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites: Easter Sunrise Service

    March 31, 2024
    Jemez Historic Site, 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA

    On Easter Sunday, Jemez Historic Site hosts an all-faiths sunrise service hosted by local churches.  After the service, enjoy the picturesque ruins and scenic vistas.  Enjoy a sense of place.  The site is closed for the remainder of the cay.  Contact: Jemez Historic Site: 575 829-353. Tentative plan.

April 1, 2024
April 3, 2024
  • “Archaeology of the Southwest” 14-Session Online Adult Education Class

    April 3, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Online

    Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Archaeology of the Southwest” 14-session online adult education class with archaeologist Allen Dart, will be held on Wednesdays from January 3-April 3, 2024. Each Wednesday evening class will be from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time), with a requested donation of $109 ($90 for Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, Arizona Archaeological Society [AAS], and S’edav Va’aki Museum Foundation members), which supports Old Pueblo’s education programs about archaeology and traditional cultures. Donation does not include cost of the recommended text or of optional Arizona Archaeological Society membership.

    For more info:
    https://www.oldpueblo.org/event/archaeology-of-the-southwest-14-session-online-adult-education-class/

April 10, 2024
  • Zoom Presentation: Making This World a Better Place

    April 10, 2024  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online

    Free online presentation featuring Native photographer Shannon Stevens, sponsored by the Arizona State Museum (ASM), Tucson

           6:30-7:30 pm ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time. Free.

           Shannon Stevens’s zeal for photography began when she was in seventh grade and her parents gave her a Canon 35mm camera. Photography is her passion, bringing her joy. She especially loves bringing out the beauty in the people she photographs. In this program through her images and a discussion about her background, Shannon (Pueblo of Laguna) will share why photography is the tool she uses to express her Native experience. She will discuss why she is inspired to capture happiness and bring that forth in those who view her photographs. This talk is presented in conjunction with the Arizona State Museum’s exhibit Light Handlers: Indigenous Photographers in the Southwest, on display through July 20, 2024.

    To register for the Zoom program go to https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MlY_tkLsRruPxnGQXdXf9w#/registration.

April 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
  • SAA Annual Meeting

    April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024  
    New Orleans, LA, USA

    The 89th Annual Meeting will be held April 17–April 21, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans.     

    The program is composed of general sessions, symposia, forums, debates, lightning rounds, posters, and workshops. The SAA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of archaeologists of the Americas, and it offers unparalleled networking opportunities in its exhibit hall, excursions, and receptions and career-development opportunities.   

    The meeting has a wide audience that ranges from anyone who has interest in archaeology to experts in the field. Attendees come from all over the United States and from over 45 countries! With a wide variety of presentations and events, attendees are able to learn something new, meet new contacts, and reconnect with old friends.

    More info and registration on the website:

    https://www.saa.org/annual-meeting

  • Zoom Presentation: How We Reveal the Paint Sequence of Pecos River Style Murals

    April 17, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Free Lunch and Learn presentation by David Keim, MA, sponsored by Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center, Comstock, Texas*

           12 pm Central Standard Time. Free.

    You’ve heard us say over and over that nothing in Pecos River Style art is random. But how do we know? How do we know the artists, whether 5,000 years ago or 2,000 years ago, followed the same rules about how the murals should be painted? In this Lunch and Learn, David will tell how a portable microscope and a sophisticated diagram software have led to some of Shumla’s  most exciting discoveries.

    To register go to https://shumla.org/lunchandlearn/. For more information contact Shumla at info@shumla.org.

     

April 18, 2024
  • SAA Annual Meeting

    April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024  
    New Orleans, LA, USA

    The 89th Annual Meeting will be held April 17–April 21, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans.     

    The program is composed of general sessions, symposia, forums, debates, lightning rounds, posters, and workshops. The SAA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of archaeologists of the Americas, and it offers unparalleled networking opportunities in its exhibit hall, excursions, and receptions and career-development opportunities.   

    The meeting has a wide audience that ranges from anyone who has interest in archaeology to experts in the field. Attendees come from all over the United States and from over 45 countries! With a wide variety of presentations and events, attendees are able to learn something new, meet new contacts, and reconnect with old friends.

    More info and registration on the website:

    https://www.saa.org/annual-meeting

  • Zoom Presentation: “Interaction on the Northern Mogollon Frontier: Perspectives from the Cañada Alamosa”

    April 18, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online

    On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” presentation will feature  “Interaction on the Northern Mogollon Frontier: Perspectives from the Cañada Alamosa” by archaeologist Karl W. Laumbach. This free Zoom presentation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time (same as Pacific Daylight Time).

    The Cañada Alamosa is a spring-fed canyon located on the northeastern edge of the Mimbres Mogollon world. The Ojo Caliente or Warm Spring supplies 2,000 gallons per minute, ensuring a perennial flow to the Rio Alamosa as it flows to the Rio Grande. Separated by 50 miles and the imposing Black Range from the Mimbres Mogollon cultural center, the canyon’s well-watered position on a “zone of interaction” between the Mogollon and Ancestral Puebloans resulted in a unique cultural sequence from the pithouse period up to the abandonment of the canyon in the 14th century reflecting a variety of local interactions as well as changes in their respective centers. Karl Laumbach’s archaeological career in southern New Mexico since 1974 included direction of the Human Systems Research nonprofit organization’s Cañada Alamosa project.

    To register for the Zoom webinar go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J1BZ0X4DRN-qDvxO4h60Tg. For more information contact Old Pueblo at info@oldpueblo.org or 520-798-1201.

    For more info:

    https://www.oldpueblo.org/event/third-thursday-food-for-thought-zoom-presentation-interaction-on-the-northern-mogollon-frontier-perspectives-from-the-canada-alamosa/

  • Zoom Presentation: Third Thursday Food for Thought

    April 18, 2024  8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Online

    Free Zoom online program featuring the presentation “Interaction on the Northern Mogollon Frontier: Perspectives from the Cañada Alamosa” by archaeologist Karl W. Laumbach, sponsored by Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, PO Box 40577, Tucson AZ 85717

    7 to 8:30 pm ARIZONA/Mountain Standard Time (same as Pacific Daylight Time). Free.

    The Cañada Alamosa is a spring-fed canyon located on the northeastern edge of the Mimbres Mogollon world. The Ojo Caliente or Warm Spring supplies 2,000 gallons per minute, ensuring a perennial flow to the Rio Alamosa as it flows to the Rio Grande. Separated by 50 miles and the imposing Black Range from the Mimbres Mogollon cultural center, the canyon’s well-watered position on a “zone of interaction” between the Mogollon and Ancestral Pueblo peoples resulted in a unique cultural sequence from the pithouse period up to the abandonment of the canyon in the 14th century, reflecting a variety of local interactions as well as changes in their respective centers. Karl Laumbach’s archaeological career in southern New Mexico since 1974 included direction of the Human Systems Research nonprofit organization’s Cañada Alamosa project.

    To register for the Zoom webinar go to https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J1BZ0X4DRN-qDvxO4h60Tg. For more information contact Old Pueblo at info@oldpueblo.org or 520-798-1201.

    IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO EMAIL YOU A FLYER with color photos about the above-listed activity send an email to info@oldpueblo.org with “Send APRIL THIRDTHURSDAY flyer” in your email subject line.

April 19, 2024
  • SAA Annual Meeting

    April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024  
    New Orleans, LA, USA

    The 89th Annual Meeting will be held April 17–April 21, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans.     

    The program is composed of general sessions, symposia, forums, debates, lightning rounds, posters, and workshops. The SAA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of archaeologists of the Americas, and it offers unparalleled networking opportunities in its exhibit hall, excursions, and receptions and career-development opportunities.   

    The meeting has a wide audience that ranges from anyone who has interest in archaeology to experts in the field. Attendees come from all over the United States and from over 45 countries! With a wide variety of presentations and events, attendees are able to learn something new, meet new contacts, and reconnect with old friends.

    More info and registration on the website:

    https://www.saa.org/annual-meeting

April 20, 2024
  • SAA Annual Meeting

    April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024  
    New Orleans, LA, USA

    The 89th Annual Meeting will be held April 17–April 21, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans.     

    The program is composed of general sessions, symposia, forums, debates, lightning rounds, posters, and workshops. The SAA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of archaeologists of the Americas, and it offers unparalleled networking opportunities in its exhibit hall, excursions, and receptions and career-development opportunities.   

    The meeting has a wide audience that ranges from anyone who has interest in archaeology to experts in the field. Attendees come from all over the United States and from over 45 countries! With a wide variety of presentations and events, attendees are able to learn something new, meet new contacts, and reconnect with old friends.

    More info and registration on the website:

    https://www.saa.org/annual-meeting

  • Friends of Coronado & Jemez Sites: Earth Day Hike

    April 20, 2024  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Jemez Historic Site, 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA

    Rangers will lead a hike up Oak Canyon (also known as Church Canyon).  This is a moderate hike over rough terrain -  approximately 1.5 miles.  Hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch.  Rangers will do their best to identify the species of flora and fauna encountered.  Free.

April 21, 2024
  • SAA Annual Meeting

    April 17, 2024 - April 21, 2024  
    New Orleans, LA, USA

    The 89th Annual Meeting will be held April 17–April 21, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans.     

    The program is composed of general sessions, symposia, forums, debates, lightning rounds, posters, and workshops. The SAA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of archaeologists of the Americas, and it offers unparalleled networking opportunities in its exhibit hall, excursions, and receptions and career-development opportunities.   

    The meeting has a wide audience that ranges from anyone who has interest in archaeology to experts in the field. Attendees come from all over the United States and from over 45 countries! With a wide variety of presentations and events, attendees are able to learn something new, meet new contacts, and reconnect with old friends.

    More info and registration on the website:

    https://www.saa.org/annual-meeting

  • Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites: Plastering the Horno

    April 21, 2024  11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Jemez Historic Site, 18160 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA

    Third Sundays, begin April 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Fun at Giusewa
    This series of fun days begin in April. Explore Pueblo life through related hands-on activities; cooking, dancing, art demonstrations, and visiting with local artists while learning some of the history of Guisewa.
    Contact Brenda Tafoya, Interpretive Ranger to find out more: brenda.tafoya@dca/nm.gov, 505-829-3530

April 22, 2024
  • Priority Deadline Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project Archaeologist Position

    April 22, 2024

    PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project (MPPP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on the protection and preservation of archaeological features and cultural landscape of the Mesa Prieta region of the northern Rio Grande Valley. MPPP seeks to hire a Project Archaeologist who aligns with our mission of education, outreach and promotion of heritage stewardship. 

    PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST DUTIES: The full-time Project Archaeologist will be tasked with managing the Preservation arm of the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project. Duties include (but are not limited to): Recording and cataloging petroglyphs and related archaeological features in a permanent archive to be accessed by researchers, planners and communities; identifying areas of petroglyph concentrations and documenting archeological and cultural landscape features; overseeing the recording of all data pertaining to petroglyph and cultural landscapes; organizing fieldwork and field survey; developing and leading ongoing recorder trainings with new and experienced crews of volunteer citizen scientists; and regularly submitting data to the Archaeological Records Management System. Other duties include: Assisting in grant writing; managing and operating an annual summer youth intern program; assisting in occasional fundraising activities or tours for potential funders; representing the Project in conferences and professional meetings through written media or other presentations; and communicating/liaising with professionals, agencies, government, landowners, organizations and local tribes. 

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of experience as an archaeologist, anthropologist, or researcher. Experience with data collection and management, manage project databases using FileMaker (petroglyph and cultural landscape databases), Microsoft Office including Access, leading fieldwork and managing multi-year (large) data sets, experience with digital field recording systems, demonstrated experience working with youth and adult education and outreach initiatives, project design and implementation. Preference given to applicants with a record of public speaking, presentations, published research and building strong collaborations among tribes, organizations, volunteers, and staff. Preference also given to applicants with GPS and ArcGIS training and experience and training in the recording and documentation of petroglyphs and cultural landscape features. Preferred applicants will also have experience with successful grant writing. The Project Archaeologist is designed to be a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The Project Archaeologist will report directly to the Executive Director and provide support as needed to the Board of Directors and established committees. 

    EDUCATION: Ph.D. preferred in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related degree. 

    SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience and education 

    HOW TO APPLY: Submitted application materials must include the following: (1) A cover letter that summarizes your interest and qualifications, (2) A curriculum vitae, and (3) List of 3-5 professional references. 

     To apply or request additional information please contact Dr. Matthew J. Martinez at director@mesaprietapetroglyphs.org

    -This is not an NMAC position.