He moved to Pecos in 1854, where he became a major landowner, founding East Pecos.
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In April 1849 Father Ortíz arrived in Santa Fe, where he was welcomed by Governor John M. Washington and Territorial Secretary Donaciano Vigil, who both thought he was unlikely to succeed and even offered to supply transport to Mexicans seeking repatriation.