Los Luceros

Hacienda at Los Luceros Historic Site

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Quick Facts

Location:

253 Co Rd 41, Alcalde, NM 87511

Significance:

Situated along the route of the Old Spanish Trail, this picturesque 148-acre ranch immerses visitors in the tranquil surroundings of the Rio Grande, while displaying over 1,000 years of the diverse cultural history of the area.

Designation:

New Mexico Historic Site, Audubon Important Bird Area, National Register of Historic Places, State Registry of Cultural Properties

MANAGED BY:

New Mexico Historic Sites

Amenities

8 listed

Accessible Rooms, Benches/Seating, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Water - Drinking/Potable

Over 1,000 years of the area’s diverse cultural history is on display to explore and discover at Los Luceros Historic Site. Indigenous, Hispanic, and Anglo-American cultures have come together here to shape not only the history, but the landscape as well. Situated along the Old Spanish Trail, mule trains, loaded with trade goods, passed by the Spanish outpost that once stood near the river, as they travelled between Santa Fe and Los Angeles.

Today visitors are welcome to discover the site’s unique history within the walls of the 19th century Hacienda, the centerpiece of the ranch. Hear the stories of the influential and inspiring people who have visited, or called this location home for more than 600 years. Enjoy beautiful stands of cottonwoods along the floodplain, and connect to the area’s rich agricultural history on display in the farmyard, orchards, Bosque and Acequia system preserved on the grounds.

Los Luceros is a fee site, managed by New Mexico Historic Sites, that welcomes visitors throughout the year with interpretive programs, special events, and to explore at their own pace.  

Site Information

Location (253 Co Rd 41, Alcalde, NM 87511) From NM-68, turn west on County Road 48 which dead-ends at the entrance to Los Luceros Historic Site.

Safety Considerations

More Site Information

Old Spanish National Historic Trail

Duration:

1 minute, 55 seconds

Situated along the Old Spanish Trail, Los Luceros Historic Site displays over 1,000 years of the area’s diverse cultural history. Indigenous, Hispanic, and Anglo-American cultures have come together here to shape not only the history, but the landscape as well. Los Luceros Historic Site is a fee site, managed by New Mexico Historic Sites.