10 Facts About Solomon Luna

Solomon Luna became one of the largest sheep owners in New Mexico.

Solomon Luna's father was Antonio Luna and his mother, Isabella.

Solomon Luna was the treasurer and tax collector of Valencia County from 1894 onwards.

Solomon Luna was a delegate at the 1910 state constitutional convention.

In 1911, when the New Mexico Territory became the state of New Mexico, Solomon Luna was elected in this same capacity.

Additionally, Solomon Luna served as the president of Bank of Commerce in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 1904 onwards.

Solomon Luna was married to Adelina Oero and had no children.

Solomon Luna was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Solomon Luna died by drowning in a sheep vat on his ranch in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on August 29,1912, aged 53.

Solomon Luna was buried at the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.