The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society offers monthly archaeology lectures, field trips, and educational programs throughout the Four Corners region. Our monthly presentations and guided field trips are open to anyone interested in the archaeology, history, and cultural heritage of the American Southwest .
Next Meeting – February 11th
Our next meeting will be held in person and on Zoom on Wednesday, February 11th, at 7:00 p.m. in the lyceum at the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies. After a brief business meeting, Jakob Sedig, Ph.D. will present “New Data, Old Questions: Ancient DNA and the Archaeology of Northwest Mexico and the US Southwest.” A reception will start things off at 6:30 p.m. in the CSWS foyer. Follow this link to the presentation summary.
Link to Join Webinar – https://fortlewis.zoom.us/j/94032371260 – Meeting ID: 940 3237 1260
New Member Orientation – February 11th
This is your chance to learn about the benefits of being a SJBAS member and how your membership supports local archaeology education. Starts at 6:15 p.m., just before the monthly meeting, in the Lyceum at the Center of Southwest Studies.
Educational Opportunities – Winter 2026
In-Person Opportunity at Fort Lewis College
April 4 – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – PAAC Lithics Analysis Workshop will be presented by Sarah A. Allaun, Assistant State Archaeologist. The workshop will be held at the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies and registration is open. Follow this link to register online: Online registration.
Online Educational Opportunities for Winter 2026
February 3 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Tracking the First Americans by Vance T. Holliday. Register at https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/event/tracking-the-first-americans/
March 3 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Road Signs and Walking Shoes: Sandal and Sandal Imagery as Part and Parcel of the Chaco Road System presented by Benjamin A. Bellorado. Register at https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/event/road-signs-and-walking-shoes/
SJBAS Volunteer Opportunity – Webmaster
SJBAS is seeking a volunteer to help manage and maintain our website. This role is essential to keeping our members informed and sharing our programs, events, and resources with the wider community. If you might be interested or would like more information, please follow this link or contact Lyle at lylehancock54@gmail.com.
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society (SJBAS) is a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation. SJBAS consists of people who are interested in the archaeology, culture, and early history of the Four Corners region. We have members of all ages and backgrounds, some with extensive training in archaeology and others with more limited knowledge, but a strong desire to learn.
Our mission is to advocate for and promote public awareness and preservation of archaeological, cultural, and historical resources, primarily of the Four Corners region of the American Southwest.
Members are eligible to participate in SJBAS field trips and they receive a monthly newsletter, the Moki Messenger, with information about current SJBAS activities and other matters of archaeological and historical interest.
We support and endow the John W. Sanders Internship and Education Fund. This fund provides ongoing internships for Fort Lewis College students at the Center of Southwest Studies. Donations are welcome to these 501(C)(3) funds: Donate.