His family were wealthy ranchers and, as such, they had the economic means to send him to Durango, Mexico where he received his primary and secondary education.
157 Hispanic officers have been identified, to include Lt. Colonel Diego Archuleta, commander of the 1st New Mexico Volunteer Infantry (NMVI), Colonel Miguel E. Pino, commander the 2nd NMVI, Colonel Jose G. Gallegos, commander of the 3rd NMVI, and Lt. Colonel Francisco Perea, commanding the Perea Militia Battalion.
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