Our Staff
Los Luceros is a property of New Mexico Hitoric Sites which is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs of the State of New Mexico. All job openings are filled through the New Mexico State Personnel Office website. Los Luceros is committed to maintaining a work environment that fosters respect and values all people regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, serious medical condition, or spousal affiliation.

Michelle Zupan
Site Manager
Email: michelle.zupan@dca.nm.gov
Phone: 505-690-1393
Key Position Priorities:
- Site Operations
- Adherence of Guiding Principles
- Site Advancement
- Community Collaborations

Rebecca Ward
Instructional Coordinator
Email: rebecca.ward@dca.nm.gov
Phone: 505-570-7424
Key Position Priorities:
- Curriculum Development
- Community Outreach Programs
- Volunteer Coordination
- Interpretive Planning

Kara George
Interpretive Ranger
Email: kara.george@dca.nm.gov
Phone: 505-476-1165
Key Position Priorities:
- Lead Interpretive Tours
- Create Programming
- Provide Customer Service

Miguel Romero
Farm and Ranch Supervisor
Email: miguel.romero@dca.nm.gov
Phone:505-927-4084
Key Position Priorities:
- Assistance with Orchard and Crop Production and Irrigation
- Assistance with Livestock Programs
- Assistance with Community Programs

Ray Valdez
Farm and Ranch Worker
Email: ray.valdez@dca.nm.gov
Phone: 505-692-4440
Key Position Priorities:
- Assistance with Orchard and Crop Production
- Assistance with Livestock Programs
- Assistance with Community Programs

Aaron Aragon
Custodian
Email: aaron.aragon@dca.nm.gov
Phone: 505-614-9805
Key Position Priorities:
- Maintaining building and site cleanliness
- Preparing Spaces for Community and Rental Evants
- Assistance with Community Programs

Manuel Torres
Plant and Systems Operator
Email: manuel.torres@dca.nm.gov
Phone:505-470-7114
Key Position Priorities:
- Preservation of Historic Structures
- Maintenance of Modern Facilities
- Site Safety Officer
- Improvements and Accessibility

Los Luceros Historic Site
Upcoming Events:
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7/13/25, Sunday
through 12/28/25, Sunday
10:30am
Ranger Walk ’N Talk
Los Luceros Historic Site -
7/19/25, Saturday
10:00am
Workshop FULL - Micaceous Pottery Class I
Los Luceros Historic Site -
7/26/25, Saturday
10:00am
Micaceous Pottery Class II: Learning How to Fire Your Pottery
Los Luceros Historic Site -
7/27/25, Sunday
1:30pm
STEAM Sundays: Macroinvertebrates Everywhere!
Los Luceros Historic Site -
8/2/25, Saturday
10:00am
Making Pastel Sticks
Los Luceros Historic Site