I don't know how many of you saw this on the ARCH-L list, but thought it
an interesting post.
 
Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ  85287-1006
PHONE: (602) 965-4579              FAX: (602) 965-9169
INTERNET: [log in to unmask] Owner: HISTARCH
*** Forwarding note from FA55    --NEMOMUS  06/23/94 20:55 ***
Return-Path: <@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU:[log in to unmask]>
Received: from ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU (NJE origin LISTSERV@ASUACAD) by
          ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU (LMail V1.1d/1.7f) with BSMTP id 5046; Thu,
          23 Jun 1994 20:55:38 -0700
Date:         Thu, 23 Jun 1994 22:59:16 CDT
Reply-To:     "OREL, SARA" <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Archaeology List <[log in to unmask]>
From:         "OREL, SARA" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      private ownership/exploitation of sites
X-To:         [log in to unmask]
To:           Multiple recipients of list ARCH-L <[log in to unmask]>
 
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
 
FA55@nemomus
[log in to unmask]