William Walker

Dr. William Walker is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at New Mexico State University. His research focuses on archaeological method and theory related to prehistoric ritual and religion, particularly in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. He leads fieldwork projects such as excavations at Cottonwood Spring Pueblo in southern New Mexico, involving students from the NMSU Archaeological Field School.

His expertise encompasses the Formative Period, ritual abandonment of artifacts, and the analysis of Casas Grandes Culture and Mimbres/Jornada branches. Current projects explore behavioral dimensions of prehistoric religion through site surveys and excavations in desert Mogollon regions.

No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided text. His work emphasizes collaborative student research and the application of theoretical frameworks to material culture.