Abel de Luna

Abel de Luna (born July 27, 1946, in Colonia Modelo, Zacatecas, Mexico) is a Mexican-American entrepreneur, music executive, and former politician. He served as the first Latino mayor of Healdsburg, California. He is also the founder of Luna Music and Moon Broadcasting, and continues to promote regional Mexican music across the United States.

Career

Politics In 1976, de Luna was elected to the Healdsburg City Council, and then was appointed mayor in 1978, becoming the first Latino and youngest person to hold the position in the city's history. During his tenure (1978–1980), he championed infrastructure projects including a new wastewater system, public swimming pool, police training programs, and increased access to Spanish-language television for the community.

Business Music industry Abel de Luna is the co-founder and treasurer of Promotores Unidos USA, an organization that promotes regional Mexican music. de Luna also founded the record label Luna Music, an independent label he established to promote regional Mexican artists; and Moon Broadcasting, a radio network broadcasting regional Mexican music, which currently includes the formats La Máquina Musical and La Musikera. among others. He owns two Spanish language radio stations, KRRS and KZNB.