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   Joe Hilario Herrera was born at Cochiti Pueblo, the son of Tonita Peña, who was originally from San Ildefonso, but moved to Cochiti after the death of her mother.  She was raised by an aunt and uncle.  Although she lived at Cochiti all of her adult life, she is still known as a San Ildefonso artist.  Her son, Joe, however is recognized as a Cochiti Pueblo artist.  Joe grew up watching his famous mother paint on an almost daily basis.  His early art education was home schooled.

Herrera attended the Santa Fe Indian School and continued on to achieve a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Arts in Education, both from the University of New Mexico.  He continued his education in Puerto Rico, studying briefly under Raymond Jonson.

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