The November meeting features an extraordinary speaker, Dr. Stephen H. Lekson, Curator of Archaeology and Professor of Anthropology University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. Dr. Lekson began his career at Salmon Ruin (NM) but soon spent an extended period of time in Chaco Canyon (NM) with several pioneers in southwest archaeology. His hypothesis regarding the Chaco Meridian revealed his talent for thinking outside the box with new concepts. He worked extensively throughout the world of the Anasazi (pre Puebloan peoples) and currently spends time in the Mimbres area. His presentation this evening is "End of the Anasazi: the Fall of Chaco and the Mesa Verde Migration." The focus is the two centuries before 1300 CE (12th and 13th Centuries) with the history of Chaco Canyon, Aztec Ruins, and Mesa Verde culminating in an out-migration of tens of thousands of people from the four corners area.
Business Meeting, reception and socialization at 7:00 pm, speaker program begins approximately 7:30 pm.
