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.

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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.

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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.

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