Juan Ignacio Flores Mogollon

Mogollon joined the Spanish Army in his youth, where he excelled, attaining the title of Official.[1]

Mogollon was commissioned governor of New Mexico by Felipe V in Madrid and, having reached Santa Fe, assumed the office on October 5, 1712. His salary, which had been fixed by the king, was two thousand dollars per annum. Within the first year of the new governor's term, he had to cope with a rebellion of the Suma Indians against the Spaniards in El Paso. He was accused of malfeasance in office and was relieved of his position by royal order on October 5, 1715, being replaced by Felix Martínez de Torrelaguna. The trial was finally held in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1721, long after Mogollon had left the province. The finding of the court was sent to the viceroy of New Spain for confirmation, the costs having been adjudged against Mogollon. However, the officer charged with collecting the costs reported that neither the accused nor any of his property could be found.[2]

• The Mogollon Mountains, in southwestern New Mexico, were named after Flores Mogollon,[3][4] as well as Mogollon Town and the Pueblo Amerindians who lived in this place until early 1400's.[4]