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This preliminary report briefly summarizes the results of an archaeological data recovery program implemented by EcoPlan Associates, Inc. (EcoPlan) on a portion of multicomponent (prehistoric and historic) cultural resource site AZ T:12:70 (ASM) in downtown Phoenix. Data recovery at AZ T:12:70 (ASM) - the prehistoric components of which are referred to as “Pueblo Patricio” - commenced following archaeological testing within the project area (refer to Sorrell 2006a). This document is intended to comply with the terms of the Arizona Antiquities Act (Arizona Revised Statutes [ARS] §41841, et seq.), the Arizona Board of Regents Rules 8-201 through 8-207 as authorized by ARS §15-1631, and the COP Historic Preservation Ordinance.

On October 27, 1995, Project Archaeologist Judy Brunson-Hadley and Linda Countryman conducted an archaeological survey within the easement for a proposed underground 69kV distribution line. In August 1995, at the request of SRP, Northland Research conducted an archaeological survey for the proposed realignment of the South Branch of the Highline Canal--just west of the current survey area. No cultural resources were encountered during that survey. (See 1995 report entitled Cultural Resource Survey of the Proposed Realignment of the South Branch, Highline Canal, 48th Street and Ray Road, Maricopa County, Arizona prepared by John Marshall.)