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Q P, <br />€cI OFFICE of ARCHAEOLOGY and HISTORIC PRESERVATION <br />March 18, 2010 <br />Bob Oswald <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br />Department of Natural Resources <br />1313 Sherman Street, Rm. 215 <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />iy\ - aaoq - da <br />Re: Asphalt Constructors, Inc., Alamosa Pit (File No. C-2009-094) <br />J <br />nC0 Dear Mr. Oswald: <br />777HILi <br />MAR 2 4 2010 <br />Division of Ftaciarnwm, <br />Mining and SO* t-lv <br /> <br /> <br />As a follow up to a letter we wrote to you on February 2, 2010, we are responding to a recent inquiry <br />we received on the subject project. As stated in our February 2 letter, site 5AL139 was documented in <br />the project area. As this site was recorded over 30 years ago, its true extent and nature are not entirely <br />known, although we do know that there is a high potential for encountering archaeological deposits in <br />this dunal environment, including potentially, human remains. <br />Although a survey for cultural resources in the proposed project area is not required (per the State <br />Register Act CRS 24-80.1), we suggest that it may be helpful to ensure avoidance of cultural resources. <br />However, in the absence of an inventory, our office recommends that the proposed operations in this <br />area proceed cautiously and to be reminded that should human remains be discovered during mining <br />activities the requirements under State law CRS 24-80 part 13 apply and must be followed. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If we may be of further assistance, please contact Shina <br />duVall, Section 106 Compliance Manager, at (303) 866-4674 or shina.duvallQchs.state.co.us. <br />-Sincerely, <br />ward C. Nichols <br />State Historic Preservation Officer <br />ECN/SAD <br />------ - ------ <br />1300 BROADWAY DENVER COLORADO 80203 TEL 303/866-3395 FAx 303/866-2711 www.coloradohistory-oahp.org