Nicolas Pino

Nicolas Pino (1819 – 1896) was a Union officer during American Civil War who later served in the New Mexico legislature. He was the son of Pedro Bautista Pino, the only person to represent Ne Mexico in the Courtes of Spain.

He led the 2nd New Mexico Militia. On February 25, 1862, Colonel Pino's his 200 Hispanic militiamen attempted to make a stand against Brigadier General Henry Hopkins Sibley at the town of Socorro, New Mexico, but they were quickly forced to surrender when the Texans opened fire with a piece of artillery.

He was the brother of Colonel Miguel Pino who led 590 men in the 2nd New Mexico Volunteers.

He was made a brigadier general dated to September 9, 1861.