2020 Map of Lucero

About this map

Lucero and the surrounding high-altitude valleys of Mora County are defined by a network of small, family-named settlements that reflect the long-standing Hispanic heritage of northern New Mexico. These communities, including Los Cocas, Los Cisneros, and Los Medinas, are situated along the life-giving waters of Coyote Cr and La Jara Cr. The landscape transitions from the broad expanse of La Mesa to the prominent heights of El Cerro Colorado, with significant local markers such as Montoya Cem and La Morada Cem providing essential points of interest for those tracing family lineages in the region. The presence of Amador Lake and various canyons like Silva Canyon and Guadalupita Canyon underscores the complex topography where traditional land use and natural water drainage systems have shaped the placement of roads such as Coyote Rd and Ojo Feliz Rd.