named programs · 1 · from sources
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
activities · 5 groups
what they do
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Archaeological Excavation and Field Research Program 12 activities
- Archaeological Capacity BuildingContributes to the development of archaeological professionals by serving as lab director at university field schools.
- Archaeological Research and FieldworkConducts 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.
- Archaeological Research and FieldworkConducts archaeological analysis, report writing, and fieldwork for various clients, including utilities, oil and gas companies, construction firms, state and federal agencies, and Native American tribes, across New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. This also includes authoring and editing archaeological volumes and compiling catalogs for site protection.
- Conduct Archaeological Research and 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 Archaeological Research and FieldworkConducts archaeological analysis, report writing, and fieldwork, including over 500 archaeological surveys in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah for various clients, and authors or edits archaeological volumes. This also includes compiling comprehensive catalogs of cemeteries for protection.
- Conduct of archaeological field research and 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.
- Conducting Archaeological Surveys and ResearchConducts archaeological analysis, report writing, and field work, including over 500 archaeological surveys in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah for various clients. This also includes authoring or editing archaeological volumes and compiling comprehensive catalogs of cemeteries for protection.
- Professional capacity building in archaeologySupported 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 Education and TrainingServes as lab director at university field schools, contributing to the training and education of future archaeologists.
- Provide Archaeological Field School InstructionServed as lab director at the University of New Mexico's Rowe Pueblo field school, contributing to the training and education of future archaeologists.
- Providing Archaeological Education and TrainingServes as lab director at university field schools, contributing to the training and education of future archaeologists.
- Publication and documentation of archaeological knowledgeAuthored 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.
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Child Sponsorship Program 6 activities
- Administration of the Cordell and Powers PrizesAwards 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 PrizesAwards 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.
- Award Cordell and Powers PrizesAwards 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.
- Awarding the Cordell and Powers PrizesAwards 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.
- Awarding the Cordell and Powers PrizesAwards 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.
- Awarding the Cordell and Powers PrizesAwards 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.
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Cultural Landscape Protection Advocacy 6 activities
- Advocate for Archaeological PreservationLeads 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.
- Advocate for Archaeological PreservationLeads efforts to reroute roads around sensitive cultural sites, files lawsuits to compel federal agencies to employ professional archaeologists, helps establish national monuments like Petroglyph National Monument, and drafts archaeological preservation ordinances that serve as national models.
- Advocating for Archaeological PreservationLeads efforts to reroute roads around sensitive cultural sites, files lawsuits to compel federal agencies to employ professional archaeologists, helps establish national monuments, and drafts archaeological preservation ordinances that serve as national models.
- Archaeological Advocacy and PreservationEngages in advocacy efforts to protect archaeological sites, including leading efforts to reroute roads around sensitive cultural sites, compelling the US Forest Service to employ professional archaeologists, establishing national monuments, and drafting archaeological preservation ordinances.
- Archaeological Advocacy and PreservationEngages 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 advocacyAdvocated 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.
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Member Benefits and Support Services 6 activities
- Organize and Sponsor the Pecos ConferenceOrganizes 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.
- Organize and Sponsor the Pecos ConferenceOrganizes and sponsors an annual conference each August 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.
- Organizing the Pecos ConferenceOrganizes an annual conference in the southwestern United States or northwestern Mexico for archaeologists to discuss recent research, field problems, and professional challenges. This includes providing financial support for equipment rental and essential services.
- Organizing the Pecos ConferenceOrganizes 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.
- Organizing the Pecos ConferenceOrganizes 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 ConferenceOrganizes 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.
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Leadership & Organizational Capacity Training 1 activity
- Archaeological Education and TrainingProvides capacity-building through educational roles, such as serving as a lab director at a university field school.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
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Total revenue$231
Contributions & grants$2K737%
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Total expenses$2K
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Total assets$132K
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Net assets$132K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -99.4%
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.