POLLEN ANALYSIS, CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS AT SITE LA 112366, NEW MEXICO

One pollen sample and one charcoal sample were recovered from the fill of a hearth
feature at LA 112366 in southeastern New Mexico. Two lithic flakes from the site surface also
were submitted for protein residue analysis. This site consists of a surface artifact scatter and
is believed to represent a short-term habitation site that was utilized on multiple occasions for
hunting and gathering activities. Pollen analysis of the hearth fill is used to determine possible
plant resources utilized by the site occupants, particularly cultigen/agricultural evidence.
Identification of charcoal will determine types of wood burned as fuel. Protein residue analysis
of the two lithic flakes will be used to provide information concerning possible animal resources
that were utilized.