Manuel Armijo

Manuel Armijo was a 19th-century American politician and military leader in New Mexico. He served as governor of the New Mexico Territory multiple times, during a period of political instability. Armijo was involved in conflicts such as the Apache Wars and fought to maintain local authority amid external pressures from the U.S. government and other factions. His leadership reflected the turbulent transition from Mexican to American control in the Southwest, balancing regional interests, military actions, and governance challenges during that era.