I saw this article on the archaeology net and thought some
people would like to respond to the person or discuss the tragedy
that is about to be perpetrated in the four corners area.
You can respond to the net, me, or to Sara Orel (the
original sender). My address is: GILLB@axe.humboldt.edu
> I have been meaning to post this for a couple of weeks, but
>the discussion of the Spiro Mound tragedy (sends shivers up my
>spine) reminded me of it.
> My brother went for a drive in the Four Corners area, and
>took a photo of a sign which he sent on to me. I am copying it
>here (although the fancy Monument Valley top is left off the
>graphics). He says it is from Cortez, Colorado:
>Now selling the 1st phase of the 31 parcels of over 35 acres,
>each with numerous Anasazi sites. Sales price includes water
>tap, electricity and telephone, all utilities underground, also
>graded driveway and house site provided at no charge.
>Indian Camp Ranch is a planned residential development with a
>strong emphasis on archaeological research. The restrictions do
>not require that sites be developed, but if the sites are
>developed they shall be under the guidance and control of a
>qualified archaeologist with permanent protection and
>preservation.
>At this time there are 210 sites on the 1200 acre ranch which is
>the highest site density recorded in the state of Colorado.
>We believe this to be the first archaeological development in
>America to dedicate itself to the highest standards of ethical
>research.
>Then there is an address; the name of the owner developer is
>Hanson, and they are situated in Templeton, CA.
>I didn't know quite what to think -- but this is a country where
>we cannot stop people from building on beach front property for
>their own safety -- why should we be able to stop them from
>building in an area where they will just affect the safety of
>the past? If there are any people who know the background of
>this "Indian Camp Ranch" or would like to present their opinions
>on this matter, I would like to hear from you. And I will pass
>info on to my brother, who works with the Corps of Engineers and
>other outdoor land management agencies. He is curious about
>this too.
Sara Orel, Ph.D.
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville, MO
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