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1 z '• suggested the site might represent Hispanic or EuroAmerican exploitation of "prehistoric" technologies. Additional test excavations and archival research were recommended to assess the ' eligibility (McKibbin et al. 1997:48). This report presents the results of the recommended investigations. ' SLA7186 offers an excellent opportunity to undertake historical and azchaeological research using methods unique to }tistorical archaeology. These include: 1) the development of a narrative detailing the historical evolution and use of the property; and 2) the development and refinement of an archaeological research design containing a series of research concerns directed toward identification and presentation ofa balanced historical perspective utilizing archaeological, archival, ' ethnohistorical and ethnographic data. This will be undertaken within an explanatory framework and historical context that addresses the complex historical situation created by the interactions among the diverse cultural groups (T~'ative American, French, Spanish, Mexican, and American) who ' comprised the populations of the plains and canyons of southeastern Colorado during its initial period of occupation in the early 1850s, through to the Great Depression in the 1930s. For these reasons, SLA7136 is recommended to be eligible for the National Register. For background information on the Lorencito Canyon Mine project, including the general ' environment, other investigations conducted during the 1996 field seasons, and project area and site location maps, please refer to McKibbin et al. (1997). That information is not be repeated here. N Site Description ' SLA7186 (Figure 1) represents the architectural remains and associated artifacts of an historical site, part of an 80-acre homestead originally patented to Lorenzo Sandoval by the U.S. Government in 1880. Structure 1, now only an adobe twin and the only remaining partially standing ' structure, exhibits a Territorial architectural style (stone foundation, milled lumber, machine cut nails, window glass, tin roof, etc.) using adaptations of native materials and architectural styles (adobe, vigas and lalillas, etc.). Structure 1 is assumed to be a residence. Evidence of a collapsed ' focal wing is situated on the west comer of Structure 1. A probable dugout or cellar is located adjacent to the house on the southeastern side (discovered in Test Pit 5). A pile of burned earth and ' adobe outside of and along the southwestern wall of the house Wray be the remains of an horno. Other features, and associated material culture, are discussed further, below. ' The adobe house is believed to have been built by Lorertzo Sandoval. Archaeologically, the site contains both EuroAmetican artifacts, and lithic and ceramic artifacts typically associated with Native American lithic and ceramic technology. These lithic and ceramic artifacts would, in other ' contexts, be assumed to be prehistoric, or at least historic Native American in origin. However, recent studies are beginning to demonstrate that the utilization of a lithic and worked glass technology throughout southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, especially when found in ' association with historical sites, is considered to be associated with the initial Hispanic New Mexican settlers and their descendants rather than indicative of Native American occupation (Dick . 1957; Carrillo 1985; Carrillo 1990; Carrillo et al. 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997). Soutlteastem ' Colorado represents "Spain's far northern frontier," and the edge of the Spanish Borderlands.