Jemez Historic Site
Our Staff
Marlon Magdalena
Instructional Coordinator Supervisor
Marlon Magdalena began working at Jemez Historic Site in 2005 as a temporary Ranger, a permanent Ranger since 2007, and then as the Instructional Coordinator since 2015. Mr. Magdalena is a Jemez Pueblo Tribal Member, artist, and performer of Native American Flutes. He has performed at many places throughout the Southwest and even overseas.
(505) 525-5305 ♦ marlon.magdalena@dca.nm.gov
Brenda Tafoya
Interpretive Ranger
My name is Brenda Tafoya and I am from the Pueblo of Jemez. I have lived in Jemez Pueblo my whole life. I've been a Ranger at the JHS since 2004. I enjoy working at JHS as a ranger and have learned a lot about our ancestors and the place we call Giusewa. I am the middle child of three. I have an older sister named Helen Tafoya, a younger brother named Tyron Tafoya, and my parents are David and Vangie Tafoya. David is the Owner of "Dave's Burgers" along hwy 4 in Jemez Pueblo. I am a mother of three and grandma of nine grandkids. I am also a potter. I learned how to make pottery after high school from my mother Vangie Tafoya who is well known. I have my own unique designs now and do art shows when I can.
(575) 829-3530 ♦ brenda.tafoya@dca.nm.gov
Casey Coty
Interpretive Ranger
My name is Casey Coty. I am an educator and organizer from Albuquerque. It is truly an honor to be joining everyone here in Jemez with New Mexico Historic Sites.
(575) 829-3530 ♦ casey.coty@dca.nm.gov
