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Alcalde, NM – Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) has found its new manager! After months of searching, New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) has brought on Michelle Zupan to look after the sit...
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The picturesque 148-acre Los Luceros ranch is located north of Alcalde along the Río Grande. Upon arriving at the site visitors quickly realize why people have called the beautiful property home for over six hundred years. The centerpiece of Los Luceros Historic Site is a magnificent Territorial-style Hacienda that houses centuries of history within its walls. The property also includes an 18th century Capilla (chapel), Victorian cottage, carriage house, guesthouse, and farmyard.
Alcalde, NM – Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) has found its new manager! After months of searching, New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) has brought on Michelle Zupan to look after the sit...
Alcalde, NM - Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) has received a $15,000 Arts and Culture Grant from the Santa Fe Community Foundation (SFCF). The grant will support the Site&rs...
Alcalde, NM – New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS) is pleased to announce that Joseph Tackes has joined Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) as its new interpretive ranger. Tac...
(Alcalde, New Mexico) - Experience the magic of northern New Mexico this Holiday season at the Lights of Los Luceros. The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Los Luceros Historic Site. This unique nighttim...
(Santa Fe, New Mexico) – Fall is upon us and Los Luceros Historic Site’s Harvest is just around the corner. (*Media resources available) Participate in a celebration of northern New Mexico culture this fall at L...
(Alcalde, New Mexico) -- During the 2019, the New Mexico State Legislature passed a bill designating Los Luceros as the state’s newest Historic Site. On Saturday, May 25, visitors are invited to Explore Los Luceros!...
(Alcalde, NM) - The Los Luceros Fall Apple Festival on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. “We’ve got a bumper crop of apples to be picked during the beautiful New Mexico autumn on this idyllic property which w...
For Immediate Release: May 14, 2018 (Alcalde, New Mexico) – From ancient pueblo settlements to Spanish colonial haciendas, Los Luceros Historic Property has provided a bountiful life for people through the centuries. This summer,...
(Santa Fe, NM) - New Mexico Culture Squared (NMC2), a program of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, will present a Harvest Festival and a free outdoor concert at the Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde on Sunday, September 17, 2...
On June 11, Ranger Joseph will give visitors “A Breath of Fresh Éire,” a history presentation one of the more mysterious owners in Los Luceros’ history, Irishman Elias Clark. The presentation will cover a wide range of topics revolving around Clark, including his lineage, life, and legacy at Los Luceros, as well as information on […]
On May 7, Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) will present Acequias: The Legacy Lives On as part of its monthly Dawn ‘Til Dusk programming. Acequias, directed by filmmaker Aracely “Arcie” Chapa, is an hourlong, visually stunning documentary about New Mexico’s enduring acequias as seen through the eyes of farmers, advocates, scholars, practitioners, lawmakers, journalists, and […]
Join Los Luceros Historic Site for a celebration of Earth Day! In addition to the Site’s natural beauty, there will be children’s activities available for visiting families, including bird feeders and seed balls. The Site will also host a ranger guided tour through the historic district, and finish the afternoon with an opportunity to help […]
On Sunday, March 26, Ranger Joseph Tackes will be hosting a talk about the genízaros—a little-discussed story rooted in New Mexico’s history of indentured servitude. Ranger Joseph will shed light on the origins of the genízaros label used by the Spanish, why indentured servants were brought to New Mexico in the first place, the hardships […]
Los Luceros Historic Site will extend its hours from sunrise to sunset on the first Sunday of each month. During this time, entrance into Los Luceros will be FREE for New Mexico residents and includes access to the site’s visitor center, historic buildings, trails, and picnic areas. The early morning and late evening are ideal for bird watching at Los Luceros, which boasts a […]
Los Luceros Historic Site will extend its hours from sunrise to sunset on the first Sunday of each month. During this time, entrance into Los Luceros will be FREE for New Mexico residents and includes access to the site’s visitor center, historic buildings, trails, and picnic areas. The early morning and late evening are ideal for bird watching at Los Luceros, which boasts a […]
Los Luceros Historic Site will extend its hours from sunrise to sunset on the first Sunday of each month. During this time, entrance into Los Luceros will be FREE for New Mexico residents and includes access to the site’s visitor center, historic buildings, trails, and picnic areas. The early morning and late evening are ideal for bird watching at Los Luceros, which boasts a […]
Trek over to Los Luceros Historic Site for the annual Fall Harvest Festival on September 25, 2022! Everyone finds something to love about Los Luceros at the Fall Harvest Festival. Visitors might pick apples for the first time and taste a heritage Red Delicious (which is much sweeter than the current store-bought variety!), or they […]
Los Luceros Historic Site will extend its hours from sunrise to sunset on the first Sunday of each month. During this time, entrance into Los Luceros will be FREE for New Mexico residents and includes access to the site’s visitor center, historic buildings, trails, and picnic areas. The early morning and late evening are ideal for bird watching at Los Luceros, which boasts a […]
Join Los Luceros Historic Site and Pajarito Environmental Center for the September edition of New Mexico Outdoor Pass: insects! The site will also be open from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. as part of our Dawn ’til Dusk program. 6:00 a.m.: Los Luceros opens early for Dawn to Dusk Day. Take a nice walk on […]
Los Luceros Historic Site will extend its hours from sunrise to sunset on the first Sunday of each month. During this time, entrance into Los Luceros will be FREE for New Mexico residents and includes access to the site’s visitor center, historic buildings, trails, and picnic areas. The early morning and late evening are ideal for bird watching at Los Luceros, which boasts a […]
Join Los Luceros Historic Site and Pajarito Environmental Center for the August edition of New Mexico Outdoor Pass: birds! The site will also be open from 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as part of our Dawn ’til Dusk program. Admission is free to New Mexico residents! 6:00 a.m.: Los Luceros opens early for Dawn to […]
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