Alamogordo, New Mexico (Geographic Keyword)
26-50 (306 Records)
During the spring of 2000, archaeologists with Lone Mountain Archaeological Services, Inc., conducted testing and salvage excavations at 14 archaeological sites administered by Holloman Air Force Base through a contract with Fort Bliss. Investigations in the well field demonstrated that many of the sites there have been reduced by erosion. Most of the artifact assemblages have been exposed and in many cases, displaced by water action.
An Archaeological Survey and Testing Program for a Proposed U.S. Air Force Practice Bombing Range, McGregor Range, New Mexico (1989)
The goal of the survey was to locate an area where the proposed range would have minimum or no impact upon historic resources in the area. An area approximately 8.5 sq. km. was surveyed, and 105 prehistoric archaeological sites were recorded. After reviewing the data and consulting with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Air Force, a portion of the surveyed area was selected for more intensive investigation.
Archaeological Survey of Boles Wells Water System Annex Prather Pipeline along Hamilton Road, Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico (2005)
A Phase I archaeological survey on 3.81 miles of right of way along Hamilton Road in Alamogordo, New Mexico for replacement of an underground pipeline. This survey was conducted on behalf of Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), which is proposing to replace and upgrade the existing underground pipeline servicing Boles Wells. Boles Wells field is detached property belonging to Holloman AFB. While several lithic and ceramic isolated finds were observed, the survey indicated that the project area is too...
An Archaeological Survey of 36 Acres for Proposed Borrow and Drainage Areas on Holloman Air Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1991)
Burke & Associates propose three areas for drainage disposal and for acquiring construction material (gravel, etc.) near the Primate Research Facility on Holloman Air Base, Otero County, New Mexico. The survey yielded one isolated occurrence of prehistoric lithic debitage. The research potential of the isolated occurrence was exhausted by field analysis and recordation. Use of the area for drainage disposal and procurement of material will have no effect on significant artifacts or features,...
Archaeological Survey of 50 Acres Holloman AFB (1991)
Report and SHPO correspondence for an archaeological survey of an area proposed for use in the storage of construction refuse. The proposed 50 acre storage area is located on Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico. During the survey 5 small isolated archaeological manifestations were located and recorded. The proposed dumping activities will not adversely impact the cultural resources of the region.
An Archaeological Survey of Approximately 220 Miles of Right-of-Way for the Test Support Network Fiber Optics Cable Backbone on White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico (1995)
This report presents the results of a cultural resources survey of approximately 220 miles of the proposed right-of-way for a buried fiber optics cable on White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico. As a result of the current project, 15 new archaeological sites and 74 isolated artifacts were located and documented along the planned installation route. Twelve previously recorded archaeological sites were relocated in the right-of-way corridor. These 27 total sites were inspected to assess...
Archaeological Survey of One Proposed Military Use Area on the White Sands Missile Range Southcentral, New Mexico Ten Thousand Foot Slope Range (1982)
The purpose of this survey was to locate and assess the cultural resources in this zone. The survey zone was the Ten Thousand Foot Slope Range and the associated access road in the Rhodes Canyon Area. Ten isolated manifestations and one site, WS-246, were located on the Ten Thousand Foot Slope Range and access road . However, none of these resources are considered significant and PCA recommends clearance for the proposed construction.
An Archaeological Survey of Portions of a Proposed Water Pipeline Replacement Project in Lincoln and Otero Counties, New Mexico (2001)
This report summarizes the results of a survey of a proposed water pipeline replacement project for Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM. One previously recorded site—LA114582—was relocated and three new sites— LA132130, LA132131, and LA132132—were found. All of these sites are potentially eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion d of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (1966).
Archaeological Survey of the Red Rio and Oscura Bombing Target Areas, White Sands Missile Range, Socorro and Lincoln Counties, New Mexico (1987)
The surveys were conducted on land administered by White Sands Missile Range for the U.S. Army. A total of 620 acres was surveyed in the Red Rio area, yielding 1 archaeological site and 26 isolated occurrences. A total of 1,910 acres was survey in the Oscura area, yielding 3 archaeological sites and 32 isolated occurrences. The sites can potentially contribute to our knowledge of prehistoric settlement patterns, land use, material culture, and culture history of the northern Tularosa Basin and...
Archaeological Test Excavations at Site LA 59153, Evaluation of Sites LA 59141 and LA 59152, and Survey of 11.5 Acres in the Red Rio Area of White Sands Missile Range, Socorro County, New Mexico (1992)
Holloman Air Force Base proposes to use the Red Rio Bombing Area on White Sands Missile Range for military testing. Three previously recorded sites fall within the test area. Site LA 59153 is within a proposed target area. Sites LA 59141 and LA 59152 are within a potential impact area.
Archeological Sample Survey of Boles Wells Water System Annex, Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1994)
This report presents the results of a Class III cultural resource inventory of two sample transects located in the Boles Wells Water System Annex of Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico. Total surveyed area is 160 acres, divided equally between the two east-west oriented transects.
Archeological Sample Survey of Boles Wells Water System Annex, Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico Data Compendium (1992)
This Data Compendium contains materials not included in the report on the sample survey of the Holloman Air Force Base Boles Wells Water System Annex.
Archeological Survey and Assessment of Damage to Archeological Sites Along the Boles Wells Field Perimeter Fence, Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (2005)
The pedestrian inventory encountered six previously recorded sites (LAI 00170, LA103415, LAI04262, LA104272, LAI04271, and LA108111), one new site (LA144440), and 17 isolated occurrences (IOs). Two of the sites had been previously determined to be ineligible for inclusion on the NRHP and were not further investigated. None of the remaining five sites were found to have been significantly damaged by the mechanical blading, but flagging of the undisturbed portion is recommended on four sites to...
Archeological Survey and Assessment of Damage to Archeological Sites Along the Boles Wells Field Perimeter Fence, Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (2004)
The pedestrian inventory encountered six previously recorded sites (LAI 00170, LA103415, LAI04262, LA104272, LAI04271, and LA108111), one new site (LA144440), and 17 isolated occurrences (IOs). Two of the sites had been previously determined to be ineligible for inclusion on the NRHP and were not further investigated. None of the remaining five sites were found to have been significantly damaged by the mechanical blading, but flagging of the undisturbed portion is recommended on four sites to...
An Archeological Survey of a Proposed Rescue Helicopter Facility at Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1992)
On December 12 and 13, 1992 Robert K. Alexander, for the Office of Contract Archeology, University of New Mexico, conducted an archeological clearance survey of a tract of land on the Holloman Air Force Base. The 850 foot (259 m.) by 400 foot (122 m.) tract is to be used for a rescue helicopter facility and is adjacent to a taxiway near the present control tower. No cultural resources were found, and project clearance is recommended.
Archeological Survey of Proposed Locations for a Wastewater Plant Near Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1993)
Sixty acres of the inventoried lands are administered by Holloman Air Force Base and the remaining ca. 840 acres are administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The survey areas are being considered for the location of a proposed wastewater treatment plant and associated disposal facilities. The intensive archeological survey resulted in the recording of three sites (LA 99444, LA 99445, LA 99446) of the prehistoric period and twenty isolated manifestations.
Archeological Survey of Proposed Locations for Expansion of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Near Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1994)
This report presents the results of an archeological survey of two discrete areas totaling approximately 250 acres of land adjacent to the southwestern boundary of Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This survey represents the last of several isolated efforts to conduct an archeological inventory of the entire area which may be impacted by the development of the wastewater treatment facility. The survey of the limited areas surrounding Lake Holloman and a borrow pit revealed no evidence of...
Archeological Survey of Three Alternatives for Reconstruction of the Prather Waterline, Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (2008)
Ecological Communications Corporation (EComm) conducted a Class III inventory for three proposed alignment alternatives for reconstruction of the Prather Waterline, a pipeline that presently serves Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB) as part of the jointly operated City of Alamogordo-HAFB Bonito Water System. The archeological survey documented five previously recorded sites, three newly recorded sites, eight isolated occurrences, and two roadside memorials (descansos).
Archeological Testing At The High Speed Test Track Holloman AFB, New Mexico (2004)
The sites are located along the High Speed Test Track, a 10 mile (16 km) long, fixed rail structure located in the northern portion of the installation. Planned modifications and upgrades to the existing facility’s structure may negatively impact the prehistoric cultural resources. As the significance and research potential of the sites had not yet been determined, investigations were conducted to determine if the sites had the potential to be nominated to the National Register of Historic...
Archeological Testing of Two Prehistoric Sites at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico (1990)
The present report fulfills the stipulations of the COE contract, and presents the results of (a) interpretive analyses of the lithic assemblage from LA 67591, a probable late Archaic hunting site, and (b) ethnobotanical analyses of organic materials from LA 75258, a burned pit structure formerly designated IO 48. A radiocarbon sample has been submitted from LA 75258.
Bare Base Training Area Addition Cultural Resource Survey Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1993)
Report and SHPO Correspondence regarding the plan to expand the existing Bare Base facility for training purposes. Project activities will consist of grubbing, grading, and adding base course, constructing perimeter security fencing, sewer, water, and electrical connections, constructing 48 concrete anchor points, and extending an asphalt driveway with a 20 car parking lot.
Barrett Homestead Cultural Resource Survey Holloman Air Force Base Otero County, New Mexico (1995)
A cultural resources inventory was conducted on Holloman AFB (HAFB) to determine if there was archaeological evidence of two homesteads noted on an historic map.
Base Trash Cleanup Cultural Resource Survey Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1994)
Report and SHPO correspondence regarding the plan to clean up trash in a number of areas on the main base which were identified during a November 1993 base inspection. Project activities will consist of removing unsightly debris, using heavy equipment such as a front end loader, and recycling it or dumping it at the landfill.
Bern Site Cultural Resource Survey Holloman Air Force Base, Otero County, New Mexico (1993)
Report and SHPO correspondence regarding potential archaeological sites. Two sites were noted, and an isolated projectile point was located.
Boles Wells and North Main Base Boundary Fence Construction Cultural Resource Evaluation Holloman Air Force Base Otero County, New Mexico (1997)
Report and SHPO correspondence regarding the plan to construct property boundary and road right-of-way (ROW) fences at two locales: the Boles Wells Water System Annex (BWWSA, Area 1) and the north Main Base (Area 2). Project activities will consist of installing 4- strand barbed wire fences along current base boundary lines at both locales, and along a road ROW in Area 1, to stop trespassing.