El Paso Achaeological Society

Laboratory

Our lab facility at the Wilderness Park Museum is available for studying archaeological materials and other EPAS activities. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us on Wednesdays around 10.00 A.M. We often have experts available who can answer your questions on archaeology, geology, botany, and other related topics.

Liaison and advocacy

 

Community liaisons attend local meetings as advocates of archaeological conservation and preservation. Currently, we are active in protecting the cultural and natural resources at Keystone Dam, Hueco Tanks State Historical Park, and Fort Bliss's Castner Range.

Associations

EPAS is a member of the Texas Archeological Society, the Archaeological Society of New Mexico,  the Southwest Federation of Archaeological Societies, and the Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition.

Library

EPAS has an excellent library of archaeological books, journals, and periodicals. The collection, located at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, is a valuable research tool for members and the public.

Texas Archeology Awareness Month

Every October EPAS participates in this annual statewide program in association with the Texas Historical Commission and the El Paso Museum of Archaeology.