Alpine Updates

A big welcome to Collin Price as a Principal Investigator! Collin has worked as an archaeologist since 2016, with the majority of his experience in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. Collin earned both his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Montana, Missoula and has a strong background in both the private and public sectors.

Pat studied History at Fort Lewis College and received a Certificate in Cultural Resource Management. Since 2009, he has worked throughout the western United States. Pat is known for his strong field leadership, commitment to safety, and deep understanding of regional archaeological contexts. Outside of work, he enjoys hitting the golf course and collecting antiques.

Alpine’s Principal Investigator Sara Millward attended Colorado Preservation Inc.’s (https://www.facebook.com/coloradopreservation) Saving Places Conference in Denver this Spring.  Sara and project partner Tejpaul Singh Bainiwal of the Sikh American History Project (https://www.facebook.com/sikhamericanhistory) presented “From Punjab to the Rockies: Preserving the Sikh History of Colorado” and discussed the results of the “Colorado Sikh Community History Project.”  The

In 2021, Tadziu, received a Bachelor of Science in Archaeology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with a special interest in Paleoarchaeology. He has primarily worked in the Four Corners area, with additional experience in Washington, Idaho, and California. Welcome to the Alpine Team, Tadziu!

Willow started as an archaeologist in 2022, and has worked in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Idaho. In 2021, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a concentration in Archaeology from Western Washington University. Willow received a Master of Letters in Museum and Gallery Studies in 2022 from the University of St. Andrews

Alpine’s Principal Investigator Sara Millward and Project Administrator Jessie Boyd attended the 2026 Oklahoma Archaeological Conference this Spring! Alpine was a sponsor for the event and had a table at the CRM Fair. It was a great opportunity to connect with students and other professionals in the region.

Caeli graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2020 with a B.A. in Linguistic Anthropology and a Certificate in Native American and Indigenous Studies. She has continued to further her education in anthropology, archaeology, and GIS at Front Range Community College and Colorado State University. Caeli has been working as an archaeologist since 2022, and

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