Armijo, Nicolas T., 1865-1947.

Nicolas T. Armijo was born in December, 1835 in Los Gallegos, N.M. to Juan Cristobal Armijo and Juana Maria Chavez. He attended school in Chihuahua, Mexico in 1846, owned a store, and had a home there. In November 1862, Nicolas married Barbara Chavez, who was the daughter of Jose Antonio Chavez y Castillo and Manuela Ortega. They had 12 children, including Aurelia (Hancock), Sofia (Hubbell), Nicolas Jr., Juan C., Eloisa, Eduardo C., and Manuela.

Nicolas T. Armijo was a pioneer Albuquerque businessman and trader. He operated trade wagons into Chihuahua and Durango, Mexico. Other business ventures included raising sheep and operating a stage line between New Town and Old Town in 1880. Armijo was known as a leading banker in Albuquerque and Mexico. He was one of the incorporators of the First National Bank in Old Town, Albuquerque, and served as its first vice president. He also owned and managed real estate in downtown Albuquerque.

Nicolas T. Armijo died on December 20, 1890 in Bernalillo County. His wife Barbara built the N.T. Armijo building at 2nd and Central NW, which was completed in 1892.

From the guide to the Nicolas T. Armijo Family Papers, 1865-1947, (University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research.)