Rio Verde Archaeological Services, LLC

Your Partner for State and Federal Archaeological Regulatory Compliance

Specializing in small-scale archaeological projects under 640 acres, Rio Verde Archaeological Services provides reliable, efficient cultural resource compliance for projects on private, state, and federal land across Arizona.

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Cultural Resource Management

Rio Verde Archaeological Services, LLC is a veteran-owned cultural resource management (CRM) company that provides professional archaeological services for projects requiring compliance with federal, state, and local antiquities laws.

With more than 30 years of experience, we help clients navigate regulatory requirements for all projects, including utility rights-of-way, range improvements, mining plans and permits, recreation sites and trails, and general land development projects—on time and within budget.

Our focus on small projects allows us to deliver responsive communication, practical solutions, and personalized service that larger firms often cannot provide.

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Why Choose Rio Verde Archaeological Services

  • We specialize in small-scale projects

  • Our focus on small projects allows us to maintain excellent communication with our clients and tailor archeological compliance specifically to the client's project.

  • We partner with our clients throughout the compliance process including federal agency, state agency, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and Arizona State Museum (ASM) review.

  • Expert knowledge of federal and Arizona state archaeological compliance regulations

  • Extensive experience working with private businesses, ranchers, utilities, and small mines

  • Proven track record coordinating with federal and state agencies, SHPOs, tribal cultural offices, and local governments

  • We are a veteran-owned small business

Our services

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    Archaeological Surveys

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    Regulatory Compliance Reporting

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    Archaeological Site Evaluation & Mitigation Planning

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    Archaeological & Construction Monitoring

Do you have a small-scale project under 640 acres and need help with archaeological compliance?