Contact Us

DIRECTOR

Heather Reed
Executive Director
heather.reed@dca.nm.gov

CURATOR

Nathan Japel
Curator Supervisor
nathan.japel@dca.nm.gov

PROGRAMS & COLLECTIONS

Exhibits

Exhibits Curator
Vacant

Connie Anaya
Graphic Designer
connie.anaya@dca.nm.gov

Rafael Torres
Exhibit Designer
rafaelt.torres@dca.nm.gov

Sean Kendall
Exhibits Fabricator
sean.kendall@dca.nm.gov

Education

LuAnn Kilday
Education Coordinator
luAnn.kilday@dca.nm.gov

Paul Steward
Instructional Coordinator/Tours
paul.steward@dca.nm.gov

History

Curator of History
Vacant

Collections

Collection Manager/Registrar
Vacant

Archivist

Donna Wojcik
Research/Archivist/Oral Historian
donna.wojcik@dca.nm.gov

Programs

Desirie Lara
Event/Volunteer Coordinator
desirie.lara@dca.nm.gov

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

Deputy Director/Finance and Operations
Vacant

Communications

Craig Massey
Public Information/Media Relations
craig.massey@dca.nm.gov

Operations

Lori Holguin
Exec. Secretary/ Administrative Assistant
loria.holguin@dca.nm.gov

Randie Schmidt
Human Resources
randie.schmidt@dca.nm.gov

Yolanda Martinez
Receptionist
yoli.martinez@dca.nm.gov

Maintenance

Hector Lujan
Physical Plant Manager
hectort.lujan@dca.nm.gov

Dave Hancock
Maintenance Specialist
david.hancock@dca.nm.gov

SOUTH 20

Greg Ball
Farm & Ranch Supervisor
greg.ball@dca.nm.gov

Alfredo Hernandez
Landscaper
alfredo.hernandez@dca.nm.gov

Jake Montoya
Farmworker
jakie.montoya@dca.nm.gov

José Marquezhoyos
Farmworker

Ross Zuniga
Farmworker
aaronr.zuniga@dca.nm.gov

IT TECHNICIAN

Gowah Kettle
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
gowah.kettle@dca.nm.gov

4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Phone: (575) 522-4100 
 Fax: (575) 522-3085

Prepare for Your Visit

Whether it’s the sunny summer or cosy winter, our outdoor activities are ready for those dressed appropriately for the season! Family, friends, and even neighbors can join the fun. Read more

Share on Social Media

Snap pictures and share your engaging, one-of-a-kind experiences on social media! Use the hashtag #nmfarmandranch on Instagram. Remember that the livestock barns close at 4 p.m., so get your cattle pictures early!

Navigating the Museum

NM Farm & Ranch is proudly accessible to all visitors requiring mobility assistance via our handicap parking, visitor drop off with automatic doors (west side/front entrance), accessible restrooms, available wheelchairs and ramps — all on one floor. Read more

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