Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists | The Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists (CCPA) is a community of people concerned with the preservation, recovery, and interpretation of Colorado’s prehistoric and historic archaeological resources.

About Us

The Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists (CCPA) is a community of people concerned with the preservation, recovery, and interpretation of Colorado’s prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. Our members include federal and state agency archaeologists, private archaeological contractors, college professors, and students. We welcome new members who are interested in furthering the CCPA’s...

Membership

CLICK HERE to download Membership Applications. Current and lapsed members You may pay your dues, via PayPal, by adding the appropriate level to your cart. Renewing members certify that they agree to adhere to the provisions of the Code of Ethics of the Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists. Please use the “Special Instructions to Seller” button on the Review your Information...

Meetings & Events

The CCPA hosts an annual membership meeting which educates the members on the happenings of the CCPA. Also, we host several meetings, fundraisers, and educational seminars throughout the year. The CCPA Bylaws state that the Council shall meet annually in a regular session in February or March, and on other occasions as the membership shall deem necessary. Attendance at meetings is encouraged but is not required to...

Jobs

If you are hiring and would like to post a job here, please send a PDF of the job description to Mary Sullivan List of current jobs… Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Duty Station: Cañon City, CO, Zone Archeologist GS-0193-11 Archeologist Job Announcement Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants – Archaeological Principal...

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Research

Here are some ways to learn about current research and find information of various subjects related to CCPA. Additionally, find information on how to submit a paper for publication in Colorado Archaeology.

Publications

In 1999, the Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists released a series of archaeological context documents for the five major river basins in Colorado–the Northern Colorado, Platte, Arkansas, Rio Grande, and Southern Colorado. These were followed in 2007 by a statewide historical archaeological context. These documents provide a great starting point for archaeologists, avocationalists, and educators; however, with publication costs rising and demand for print versions waning, the CCPA Executive Committee voted in 2023 to host digital versions of these documents on ORCA. You may still purchase hard copies of Colorado Prehistory: A Context for the Rio Grande River Basin and Colorado History: A Context for Historical Archaeology.