That year the conference joined Southwestern Archaeology Inc. and became a 501.c.3 nonprofit. Until then, professional archaeologists still found ways to organize themselves to meet at a new conference location each summer, mostly because they understand the problems of working in isolation in the field and the importance of face time with colleagues.
That year the conference merged with Southwestern Archaeology Inc. and became a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization. Before this, professional archaeologists found ways to coordinate gatherings at new locations each summer, mainly because they recognized the challenges of working independently in the field and the value of socializing with colleagues.