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 .
Annual Picnic – June 10th
Our annual picnic will take place on Wednesday, June 10th, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Junction Creek Campground Group Shelter in the San Juan National Forest. Directions to campground. Look for the SJBAS sign at the entrance to the campground and take the drive to the left.
This is a semi-potluck, SJBAS will provide brats, (some vegetarian), buns, condiments, water, iced tea, and lemonade, and we ask you to bring a favorite dish to share and your own place settings and utensils. You may bring an adult beverage.
Family members, guests, and prospective members are welcome. Please RSVP to Tammie Barger at tab2105@comcast.net by June 1. For additional information or if you would like to volunteer to help with set-up, cooking, or cleanup, please contact Tammie.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
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Educational Opportunities – Winter 2026
PAAC lecture series – Introduction to Historical Archeology
A PAAC online lecture series entitled “Introduction to Historical Archeology” is available. The 5-part series is presented by Dr. Holly Norton, the State Archeologist. The first episode is free, and the entire series can be purchased for $10. This series can be accessed here: https://www.historycolorado.org/paac-online-lecture-series.
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.
San Juan Basin Archaeological Society
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 in 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, cultural, 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.