activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 5
- Administration of the Cordell and Powers Prizes Early-Career Research AwardsAwards the Cordell and Powers Prizes annually to archaeologists aged 35 and under for the best presentations at the Pecos Conference, with cash awards ranging from $75 to $700. Prize recipients are recognized for research on topics such as pre-Hispanic macaw transport, site disturbance reconstruction, and cultural landscape inventories.
- Award Cordell and Powers Prizes Early-Career Research AwardsAwards the Cordell and Powers Prizes to archaeologists aged 35 and under for the best two talks at the Pecos Conference, with monetary prizes for winners and participants. Recent recipients include Emily Thurman, Jessica Weinmeister, Matthew Harwood, Zithlaly Vega, Kelsey Reese, Liv Winnicki, Wade Campbell, Joaquín Montoya, and Christopher Schwartz.
- Awarding the Cordell and Powers Prizes Early-Career Research AwardsAwards the Cordell and Powers Prizes to archaeologists aged 35 and under for the best two talks at the Pecos Conference, with prizes ranging from $75 for participation to $700 for winners. Recent recipients include Emily Thurman, Jessica Weinmeister, Matthew Harwood, Zithlaly Vega, Kelsey Reese, Liv Winnicki, Wade Campbell, Joaquín Montoya, and Christopher Schwartz.
- Organizing the Pecos Conference Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisOrganizes an annual conference in the southwestern United States or northwestern Mexico for archaeologists to discuss recent research, field problems, and professional challenges. The organization also provides financial support for equipment rental and essential services for the conference.
- Sponsorship and organization of the Pecos Conference Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisOrganizes and sponsors the annual Pecos Conference each August in the southwestern United States or northwestern Mexico, providing a forum for archaeologists to discuss recent research, field problems, and professional challenges. Provides financial support to cover equipment rental and essential services for the conference.
advocacy · 3
- Advocate for Archaeological Preservation Legal & Policy Advocacy for Cultural LandscapesLeads efforts to reroute roads around sensitive cultural sites, was instrumental in a lawsuit compelling the US Forest Service to employ professional archaeologists nationwide, helped establish the Petroglyph National Monument, and provided leadership in drafting an archaeological preservation ordinance in Albuquerque that serves as a national model.
- Archaeological Advocacy and Preservation Legal & Policy Advocacy for Cultural LandscapesEngages in advocacy efforts to protect cultural sites, including leading efforts to reroute roads around sensitive sites, filing lawsuits to mandate the employment of professional archaeologists, establishing national monuments like Petroglyph National Monument, and drafting archaeological preservation ordinances that serve as national models.
- Leadership in archaeological preservation advocacy Legal & Policy Advocacy for Cultural LandscapesAdvocated for the protection of cultural and sacred sites through legal action, policy development, and national monument establishment. Key efforts include filing a lawsuit compelling the US Forest Service to employ professional archaeologists, helping establish Petroglyph National Monument, and drafting Albuquerque’s 2007 archaeological preservation ordinance, which became a national model.
research · 4
- Archaeological Research and Fieldwork Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisConducts archaeological analysis, report writing, and fieldwork, including over 500 archaeological surveys in the Southwest for various clients, authoring and editing archaeological volumes, and compiling comprehensive catalogs of cemeteries for protection.
- Conduct Archaeological Research and Analysis Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisConducts archaeological analysis, report writing, and field work, including over 500 archaeological surveys in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah for various clients, and authored or edited multiple archaeological volumes for pipeline projects. Also compiled a comprehensive catalog of all cemeteries in Albuquerque for protection.
- Conduct of archaeological field research and analysis Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisPerforms archaeological surveys, fieldwork, and analysis for federal, state, tribal, and private clients. Carol Condie’s firm, Quivira Research Center, conducted over 500 archaeological surveys across four states, including work for utilities, oil and gas companies, construction firms, and government agencies.
- Publication and documentation of archaeological knowledge Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisAuthored or edited archaeological reports and volumes, including comprehensive documentation such as a catalog of all cemeteries in Albuquerque and major publications for the Enron Transwestern Pipeline projects, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of archaeological data.
capacity building · 4
- Archaeological Capacity Building Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisContributes to the development of archaeological professionals by serving as lab director at university field schools.
- Organize and Sponsor the Pecos Conference Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisOrganizes and sponsors an annual conference in the southwestern United States or northwestern Mexico for archaeologists to discuss recent research, field problems, and professional challenges, providing financial support for equipment rental and essential services.
- Professional capacity building in archaeology Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisSupported professional development in archaeology through leadership roles such as lab director at the University of New Mexico's Rowe Pueblo field school and sponsorship of key professional gatherings like the Pecos Conference.
- Provide Archaeological Field School Instruction Archaeological Field Research & AnalysisServed as lab director at the University of New Mexico's Rowe Pueblo field school, contributing to the training and education of future archaeologists.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Comprehensive Field Survey for Cultural Resource Identification comprehensive_field_surveyConducts thorough archaeological surveys, including in physically challenging environments, to ensure all cultural resources are systematically identified and documented.
- Comprehensive Field-Based Archaeological Survey comprehensive_field_surveyConducts rigorous, on-the-ground archaeological surveys, including in difficult terrain, to ensure full identification and documentation of cultural resources, integrating fieldwork as a foundation for both research and professional training.
- Encouraging excellence in archaeological presentation among young professionals archaeological_presentation_competitionThe organization incentivizes high-quality archaeological communication and research among young archaeologists by hosting presentation competitions at conferences. Prizes are awarded based on intellectual merit, significance, professionalism, organization, and delivery, thereby fostering a culture of excellence in the field.
- Field-Based Learning for Professional Development field-based archaeologyIntegrates hands-on, field-based archaeological survey and direct engagement with the New Mexico landscape as a core method for developing professional skills and personal growth in archaeology.
- Fostering professional development and networking in archaeology professional_development_and_networkingThe organization creates informal environments, such as conferences, where students and emerging professionals can connect with experienced archaeologists, learn about the field, access resources, explore research opportunities, and test new methodologies and theories. This approach aims to cultivate the next generation of archaeological scholars and practitioners.
- Informal Networking and Mentorship for Students professional development and networkingCreates informal opportunities for students to connect with professional archaeologists, access research resources, explore career paths, and test new theories in a supportive environment.
- Promoting comprehensive cultural resource identification through rigorous field surveys comprehensive_field_surveyThe organization conducts thorough archaeological surveys, even in challenging physical environments, to ensure the comprehensive identification and documentation of cultural resources. This hands-on, field-based approach is also integrated into professional development, providing practical experience with the landscape.
- Promotion of Emerging Scholars through Presentation Competition archaeological presentation competitionEncourages young archaeologists (35 and under) to present at the Pecos Conference by awarding prizes based on intellectual merit, significance, professionalism, organization, and delivery, thereby supporting the next generation of scholars.
- Support for Professional Exchange through Conference Sponsorship professional_conference_sponsorshipAdvances archaeological scholarship and professional development by sponsoring major events like the Pecos Conference and the Cordell/Powers Prize, fostering knowledge sharing and recognition within the field.
- Supporting Emerging Archaeologists Through Recognition and Competition archaeological presentation competitionPromotes the development of young archaeologists by hosting a presentation competition at the Pecos Conference that rewards intellectual merit, clarity, and professionalism, thereby encouraging high-quality scholarship and professional growth.
- Supporting archaeological scholarship and professional exchange through sponsorship professional_conference_sponsorshipThe organization actively supports archaeological scholarship and facilitates professional exchange by sponsoring key conferences and awards, such as the Pecos Conference and the Cordell/Powers Prize. This sponsorship model, which includes tiered benefits for contributors, ensures the operational viability of these events and recognizes significant contributions to the field.
- Tiered Sponsorship Model for Conference Support tiered_sponsorship_modelUses a tiered sponsorship model offering benefits such as conference registration and public recognition to secure financial and institutional support for conference operations.
- Tiered Sponsorship Model for Conference Support tiered_sponsorship_modelUses a tiered sponsorship model that offers differentiated benefits—such as conference registration and public recognition—to secure financial and operational support for archaeological conferences.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Cordell/Powers Prize
Award program recognizing the two best talks by archaeologists under 35 at the Pecos Conference; includes cash prizes, stewardship of commemorative artifacts, and professional recognition
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Government — Employed Neal as roads archaeologist in the 1990s for cultural resource management work on infrastructure projects.
- Bureau of Land Management Partner — Collaborated with BLM field archaeologists on the Diamond Bar Road project in northwestern Arizona to protect cultural sites.
- Enron Transwestern Pipeline Partner — Project under which Martha Binford contributed to or edited multiple archaeological volumes.
- Hualapai Nation Government — Conducted archaeological work related to infrastructure development on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
- John and Emy Hinnant Funder — Sponsor the Cordell/Powers Prize, including the honorable mention award and covering contestant registration costs.
- Linda Cordell Partner — Supervisor at UNM's Rowe Pueblo field school where Martha Binford served as lab director.
- Office of Contract Archeology Partner — Employer where Martha Binford conducted archaeological analysis, reporting, and field work.
- Pecos Conference Partner — Sponsor of the Pecos Conference, supporting its operations and services.
- Pecos Conference Partner — Sponsoring organization for the Pecos Conference.
- The Archaeological Conservancy Partner — Encourages donations to The Archaeological Conservancy in her honor.
- US Forest Service Government — Compelled the US Forest Service to use professional archeologists through a lawsuit.
- University of New Mexico Partner — Institution where Martha Binford studied and later served as lab director at the Rowe Pueblo field school.