In accordance with revised public health directives, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has closed its museums and historic sites until further notice. The safety and well-being of our employees and visitors is the DCA’s foremost concern. We appreciate your support and understanding. Please continue to visit this website for updates and to explore virtual visits, programs, and educational opportunities.
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A contact list for staff at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation, including the DynaTheater and NatureWorks store, is available here.
| Margie Marino | Executive Director | (505) 841-2841 |
| Gary Romero | Deputy Director | (505) 991-1203 |
| Rachel Veracka | Director of Visitor Experience | (505) 841-2810 |
| Brian Grace | Registrar | (505) 841-2857 |
| Dianna Flores | Event Coordinator | (505) 228-9106 |
| August Wainwright | Projects Coordinator | (505) 841-2861 |
| Jason Malaney | Bio Science Curator | |
| Lindsey Frederick | BioScience Collections Manager | (505) 841-2867 |
| Justy Alicea | Chief Fossil Preparator and Lab Manager | (505) 841-2842 |
| Nicole Volden | Geoscience Collections Manager | (505) 841-2843 |
| Gary Morgan | Paleontology Curator | (505) 841-2868 |
| Tom Williamson, Ph.D. | Paleontology Curator | (505) 841-2835 |
| Spencer Lucas, Ph.D. | Paleontology Curator | (505) 841-2873 |
| Larry Crumpler, Ph.D. | Research Curator | (505) 841-2874 |
| Position Vacant | Public Information Officer |
| Jim Greenhouse | Space Science Director | (505) 252-6541 |
| Geoff Skelton | Planetarium Technician | (505) 235-9972 |
| Deb Novak | Chief of Education | (505) 841-2836 |
| Misty Carty, Ph.D. | Early Childhood & Garden Educator | (505) 841-2800 |
| Jayne Aubele | Adult Programs Educator | (505) 841-2840 |
| Mike Sanchez | Naturalist Center/School Programs Educator | (505) 841-2853 |
| Kelly White | School Groups Educator/Junior Docent Coordinator | (505) 328-9439 |
| Kristin Hsueh | Volunteer Coordinator | (505) 841-2877 |
| Paul Mauermann | Director of the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center | (505) 281-5259 |
| Tobias Archuleta | Custodian | (505) 281-5259 |
| Fiana Shapiro | SMNHC Educator | (505) 281-5259 |
| Vanessa Barela | SMNHC Educator | (505) 281-5259 |
| Vince Case | APS Educator | (505) 281-5259 |
| Steven Henley | APS Educator | (505) 281-5259 |
| Maria Rodriguez | Custodial Supervisor | (505) 841-2855 |
| Sharon Christ | Custodian |
| Adan Cordova | Director of Facilities & Capital Improvement | (505) 841-5972 |
| John Gurule | Regional Maintenance Coordinator | (505) 841-2834 |
| Julian Apodaca | HVAC & Maintenance | (505) 841-2834 |
| Daniel Garcia | Plumber | (505) 595-6796 |
| Chris Carrillo | Building Maintenance | (505) 841-2834 |
| Craig Cherry | Security Supervisor | (505) 841-2829 |
| Chris Varela | Security Officer | (505) 841-2829 |
| Martin Lobato | Security Officer | (505) 841-2829 |
| Matthew Rossman | Security Officer | (505) 841-2829 |
| Collin Watters | Security Officer | (505) 841-2929 |
| Sandra Hewitt | Security Officer | (505) 841-2829 |
| Gil Romero | Security Officer | (505) 841-2829 |
| David Lundy | Curator of Exhibits | (505) 841-2814 |
| Pedro Toledo | Exhibit Fabricator | (505) 841-5961 |
| Joey Martinez | Exhibit Maintenance | (505) 841-2834 |
| Janet F. Hevey | Exhibit Designer | (505) 841-2806 |
| Robert "Andy" Romero | Exhibit Designer | (505) 841-2858 |
| Mark Kotanchik | Graphic Artist | (505) 841-2870 |
| Briana Sanchez | Director of Finance | (505) 841-2813 |
| Rebecca Vigil | Customer Service Representative | (505) 841-2869 |
| Rachel Hessheimer | Customer Service Representative | (505) 841-2869 |
| Charles Compton | System Administrator | (505) 228-3901 |
| Patrick Correa | IT Systems Administrator |
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