Eric Vasquez is a native of northern New Mexico whose roots go back for generations ranching and farming in the Espanola and Mora valleys. As a kid, one of Eric’s first jobs was mowing and bailing hay for the area huertas and vigitas. He’s dug ditches, fixed fence and started driving a tractor when he was 7 years old. Early on Eric learned his love of the land from horse camping his family would do up in the northern glacial lakes of Trampas. This is a love that continues to this day as Eric spends at least three weeks at a time each year on section hikes. He’s currently the Executive Director for the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area where he works to preserve, protect and promote the cultures and heritage of the region through a variety of programs and grant opportunities. He previously served as a program manager for Chicanos por la Causa, the Executive Director of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities, Publisher of the Valley Daily Post, Program Manager for the Regional Economic Development Initiative and Senior Policy Director for the Office of Lt. Governor.
Eric Vasquez
