"To serve and educate"
Ricardo M. Lucero



He was born and raised in Globe, Arizona,  the setting for many of his writings. At age 17,
he left to join the Navy serving in the Korean War. Working in Naval Intelligence, he
learned to speak several languages. After spending nine years in the Navy, he returned
home to attend Arizona State University, where he earned a degree in Political Science.

A former counselor in the Adult Division Program, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, in
Phoenix, he served as a consultant in the area of Chicano culture to public and private
agencies and educational institutions. His experience includes serving as a Correctional
Specialist, and Director of the Santa Cruz County Department of Economic Security. He has
taught conversational Spanish and Mexican-American history and cultural awareness at
the community college level.

His writings reflect his love and understanding of the Mexican-American people. He has
intense feelings about being American and feels fortunate that he lives a bi-cultural
existence with ease.

He is the author of "
Conversation with myself" and "We are our memories.
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Ricardo M. Lucero
Ricardo Moraga Lucero, Globe, Arizona
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