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Moises Gonzales is a Professor and Chair of the Community and Regional Planning Program at the University of New Mexico's School of Architecture and Planning. He directs the Resource Center for Raza Planning, focusing on community development and natural resource planning for New Mexico's traditional communities. His expertise includes urban design, physical planning, and historic preservation of Southwestern landscapes.
Education:
- MUD, 2011, University of Colorado at Denver
- Loeb Fellowship, 2008, Harvard University
- MCRP, 1997, University of New Mexico
- BA in Political Science, 1993, University of New Mexico
Research Interests: Urban design, Genízaro cultural landscapes, acequia irrigation systems, community land grants, and Indigenous rights. His work bridges physical planning, cultural preservation, and environmental resilience.
Awards:
- 2020 CPRC Heritage Publication Award
- 2019 Outstanding Student Award
- 2008 Loeb Fellowship
- 2005 Faces of Conservation Award
Grants & Projects: Over 20 funded initiatives, including the Piedra Lumbre Visitors Center Master Plan, Rio Chama Social Ecological History Project, and Route 66 Museum planning. Emphasizes community-driven solutions for rural and Indigenous communities.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Resource Center for Raza Planning, collaborating with organizations like the McCune Foundation and the New Mexico Land Grant Council to advance equity in planning practices.
