The Little Colorado River Chapter is located in Springerville, Arizona.  Formed in 2003, we are comprised of members from all parts of the Little Colorado River drainage area in Arizona.  The chapter is not connected to any one archaeological site but seeks to preserve, protect and appreciate archaeology in general.   Meetings are held at the Springerville Heritage Center, 418 E. Main Street in Springerville, AZ. 

 

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IMPORTANT:  Meeting times and dates will vary from month to month - Please call 928-245-9098 (leave message) to confirm times.

For Our meetings: Public Is Welcome.  Free

For Our Hikes: You must be a member of AAS

          Springerville Heritage Center, 418 E. Main Street

Call 928-245-9098 (leave message) for specific meeting information.

 LCRC is now on FACEBOOK!

/Little-Colorado-River-Chapter-of-AAS/593955057340452

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         Annual Memberships are Due!

Dues are payable January 1 of each year (Single: $35.00; Family: $40.00)

Join today! 

Explore new places, meet new people, share in protecting our regional cultural resources and enjoy the good fellowship and programs. 

Membership benefits include:

*Tours & hikes to interesting places in the SW (due to liability considerations, members only)

*Presentations by local and regional specialists 

*Receive publications produced by the AAS, including quarterly newsletter and The Petroglyph 

*Certification in various fields which allow members to participate in AAS-approved archaeological excavations.

Send your memberships to:

Carolyn Butler, Treasurer, LCRC

.                                             PO Box 697 Eagar, AZ 85925                                              

         

                                                                                                    

                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                          

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Chapter Officers

Office	Office Holder	Contact Information
President	Bill Butler	928-245-9098 (leave message)
Vice President	Earl Cochran
Secretary	Sue Ziegler
Treasurer	Carolyn Butler
Activities/Programs	Susan Kulbacki
Advisor	Tony Contreras
Advisor	Tyler Thompson
Advisor	David Salge
At-Large Advisors (upon confirmation)	TBD

Chapter Meetings - 2026 - Tentative

TENTATIVE——SUBJECT TO CHANGE—TENTATIVE———ALWAYS CHECK MEETING FLIERS TWO WEEKS BEFORE TO CONFIRM TIMES —————

April 18, 2026 - 1:30 pm - Springerville Heritage Center - Talk by Lary Martin - Archaeologist - Salinas  Pueblo Missions National Monument - Free to the public.  Presentation: The powerpoint presentation will cover the impressive Spanish mission complexes and late prehistoric villages at Abo', Quarai, and Gran Quivira, which comprise the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in central New Mexico. Don Juan de Onate, the first Spanish governor, recognized the distinctiveness of this area when he visited the region in 1598..

May 16, 2026 - Meet at Springerville Heritage Center to carpool - 7:00 am - Zuni Salt Lake and Petroglyph hike - led by Natalia Carrejo MUST BE AN LCRC/AAS MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE - Est. time 5 1/2 hours - most time spent in carpooling to and from area.

June 13, 2026 - Az Speaks - Arizona Humanities speaker - 1:30 pm Springerville Heritage Center - talk by Mario Etsitty - Navajo Food ways - Free to the public.

July 18, 2026 - Az Speaks - Arizona Humanities speaker - 1:30 pm - Springerville Heritage Center - talk by Nanibaa Beck - Navajo Jewelry Artist - Free to the public.

August 8, 2026 - Az Speaks - Arizona Humanities speaker - 1:30 pm - Springerville Heritage Center - talk by Arco Guerrero. - Gila and Salt River Stories.

September 19, 2026 - 1:30 pm - Springerville Heritage Center - Talk by Bill Butler - Hopi Book Review Presentation “Becoming Hopi - A History” - this book reflects Hopi viewpoints and was published with the backing of HCPO - Hopi Cultural Preservation Office - Free to the public.

October 17, 2026 - 1:30 pm - Springerville Heritage Center - Talk by Cathy Gaither, archaeologist and anthropologist,  subject TBD on the years of research she did in South America with indigenous tribes.

November 2026 - LCRC Board meeting - confirmation/election of officers.  Also in November - accepting proposals for petroglyph hikes.

December 2026 - LCRC Christmas potluck - Lary Martin to host.

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