2020.Pecos Conference

August 6-9 in Mancos, CO

Registration Opens April 2020

About Us

THE CONFERENCE

Each August, archaeologists gather under open skies somewhere in the southwestern United States or northwestern Mexico. We set up a large tent for shade, and then spend three or more days together discussing recent research, problems of the field, and the challenges of the profession. Most participants camp at the conference.

Continue The Conversation...

The Pecos Conference is founded on building community ties between archaeologists in the American Southwest. Check out our new forum called The Pecos Connection which is a place to continue conversations started at the conference. Click the link below to explore!

THE PECOS CONNECTION

Highlights

Silent Auction

Donate, buy, or do both. There are always treasures to be found at the Pecos Conference.

Beer Brewing Contest

A returning favorite for the conference

Talks in the Big Tent

Presenters share 15 minute talks on their recent work

Cordell Powers Prize Competition

Young archaeologists compete for the top prize

Posters

Multiple sessions throughout the conference

Booths

Vendor and information booths relating to archaeology

Saturday Night Dinner

Delicious local food served on-site

Saturday Night Dance

Live music and dancing in the Big Tent

Sunday Field Trips

Expeditions to local archaeological sites and museums

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