Chimney Rock Archaeological Area

CHIMNEY ROCK
-- CRIA ORGANIZATION --

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) has been honored by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation as one of eleven national 2009 Preserve America Stewards. Preserve America Stewards are officially designated and recognized for their exemplary volunteer efforts to care for historic resources around the country. The Preserve America Stewards designation for CRIA is as follows:

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association
In recognition of its Chimney Rock Interpretive Program
Near Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Since 1988, the Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to interpret and protect the unique historic resources of the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area. Through CRIA's Chimney Rock Interpretive Program, volunteers conduct guided tours, monitor and maintain sites, and educate the public on the importance of protecting archaeological resources.

(Read the January 16, 2009, press release from the Preserve America program.)

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, elects a board of trustees at the annual meeting in the fall. The elected board of trustees in turn elects officers and holds regular monthly meetings. The 2010 CRIA board and officers are:

Barry Wheeless, President
Nancy W. Green, Vice-President
Monk Tarbell, Treasurer
Herb Billings, Secretary
Gloria Bissmeyer, Board Member
Alan Saltzstein, Board Member
Joan Ward, Board Member

CRIA employs a director, who manages the interpretive program, and supporting personnel. The current personnel are:

Activities & Volunteer Coordinator: Nancy W. Green
Administrative Assistant: Nadia Werby
Director/Business Manager: Melinda Short
Grant Administrator: Glenn Raby
Day Manager: Les Linton
Day Manager: Lon Hoffman

The primary USDA Forest Service representative from the San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District is:

Wendy Sutton, District Archaeologist/CRAA Manager

Membership in the volunteer association, Becoming a Friend of Chimney Rock, and your generous gifts of time and money are sincerely welcomed and appreciated.

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Hours of Operation: In-Season May 15 - September 30, Daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Guided Walking Tour Schedule: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
Location: 3 miles South of Hwy 160 on Hwy 151 (map)
Mailing Address: Chimney Rock Interpretive Program, P.O. Box 1662, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: (970)883-5359 Visitor's Cabin In-season, (970)264-2287 Leave Message Off-season
E-mail: chimneyrock@chimneyrockco.org
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