Our Mission

At Rio Verde Archaeological Services, LLC, our mission is to efficiently guide small projects through federal and state cultural resource compliance requirements.

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We specialize in projects under 640 acres, allowing us to provide focused expertise, responsive communication, and cost-effective solutions.

We are committed to:

  • Completing projects on time and within budget

  • Maintaining clear communication with clients and regulatory agencies

  • Providing practical compliance solutions

We have successfully managed complex projects in remote, back-country locations

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Who We Are

  • Over 30 years of experience in all phases of cultural resource management

  • Permitted to conduct archaeological surveys on Arizona state, county, and municipal lands

  • Permitted to conduct archaeological surveys on BLM land in Arizona

  • Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for archaeological work on federal land

  • Expert knowledge of federal and Arizona antiquities laws

  • Extensive experience working with:

    • Utility providers

    • Private landowners and ranchers

    • Small mining operations

    • Federal and state agencies

    • SHPOs

    • Tribal cultural resource offices

    • Local governments

  • Veteran-Owned Small Business

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Meet the Owner

John Rose, Ph.D.

Principal Archaeologist & Owner

John Rose has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of cultural resource management and archaeological compliance.

He previously served as:

  • Forest Archaeologist on the Prescott National Forest (Arizona), responsible for planning and managing archaeological projects

  • BLM Field Office Archaeologist in Kingman, Arizona

  • Forest Service Archaeologist with the USDA Forest Service on the Klamath National Forest (California), Salmon-Challis National Forest (Idaho), and Winema National Forest (Oregon)

John has worked on archaeological projects for private CRM firms in Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He also:

  • Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for archaeological fieldwork

  • Holds a current Arizona Antiquities Act permit

  • Holds a current permit to conduct archaeological survey on BLM land in Arizona

  • Works with the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum teaching archaeological field methods

  • Serves as the Veteran Service Officer at American Legion Post 40 in Chino Valley, Arizona

John’s background in both regulatory agencies and private-sector CRM provides clients with a knowledgeable, solutions-oriented partner.

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