Richard Lucero
| Richard Lucero | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Española, New Mexico | |
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In office 1968–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Epimenio Vigil |
| Succeeded by | Santiago Martinez |
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In office 1986–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Consuelo S. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Ross Chavez |
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In office 1998–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Chavez |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Maestas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1934 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Richard L. Lucero, a New Mexico businessman, was the longest serving mayor of Española, New Mexico, serving on and off for 22 years.[1]
Lucero is the owner of Country Farm Supply, a store on Española's Riverside Drive, that his family have owned since the 1970s.[1] In 2004, he founded Española Military Academy, based on a similar school in Oakland, California, with the vision of improving academic achievement through the use military discipline. In 2008, the Academy underwent a funding crisis as State officials sought to withdraw funding based on students' performance and radical teaching methods.[3]
The Richard L. Lucero Center, Española's Public Library and Recreational Swim and Athletic Center, was named in his honor[2] during his administration.
References
- 1 2 Davenport, Kristen (September–October 2006). "Feed Stores Offer Everything From Livestock Feed to Farm Animals". Grit. Ogden Publications, Inc. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- 1 2 "Española Public Library". Española Community Services. City of Española. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- ↑ Sena, John (December 23, 2008). "Parents rallying to save Española Military Academy". The New Mexican. The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2011-01-01.