16 famous people were born within 35 miles of Rio Lucio
Chiara Aurelia is the most widely known, written about in 21 languages. Closest of all is Maria Ramita Martinez, from Picuris Pueblo, 1 mi away. Next door, Picuris Pueblo lists one, Maria Ramita Martinez. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Rio Lucio.
What stands out about Rio Lucio’s famous people
Famous people born near Rio Lucio
They were born in 8 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.



Geronima Cruz Montoya
1915–2015Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo artist and educator
Alfonso Ortiz
1939–1998Native-American cultural anthropologist

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Famous people from the towns next door
The longest list nearby is Picuris Pueblo’s, with one.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rio Lucio and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (4)
- David Hykes: MirrorWorld, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Chief Ouray: Uncited, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Benigno C. Hernández: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eppie Archuleta: Tom Pich, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons