Meet Our Team
Executive Director
Robert Palacios
Robert began his mariachi journey at the age of 12 when he joined his middle school mariachi and began playing the guitarrón. He was a participant of LCIMC from 2002 to 2007 and now volunteers as the Executive Director.
President - Executive Committee
Yolanda Lucero
Yolanda is a very active community member and proud Mesillero. Her contribution to LCIMC is priceless and commitment to providing the best educational opportunity to our participants speaks volumes.
Vice President - Executive Committee
Noel Carrasco
Noel's journey with LCIMC began as a volunteer through El Paso Electric at the Student Barbeque. Now he serves on the Executive Committee and is working hard towards keeping our heritage and traditions alive!
Secretary - Executive Committee
Clara Chaires
Clara has spent countless years with LCIMC as the Registration Committee Chair. She has been with us year after your organizing volunteers and ensuring our participants have a pleasant experience as they start their week of conference activities.
Treasure - Executive Committee
Cathy Salcido
Cathy has been key in ensuring LCIMC takes place year after year. As a volunteer of the conference, she shows a true passion in keeping our organization alive and well so that generations to come can enjoy the music and dance of our ancestors.
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference
Planning Committee
Our Planning Committee meets weekly throughout the year and dedicates countless hours to ensure our organization has the resources necessary to put on our annual conference.