Quianu Robinson

Quianu Robinson (1852–1919) was a New Mexican politician who served as a Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives representing the second district of New Mexico from 1916 to 1918.^[1]

Quianu Robinson
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 2nd district
In office 1916–1918
Preceded by	Conrad Hilton
Succeeded by	Telesforo Padilla
Personal details
Born	January 7, 1852 United States
Died	September 11, 1919(1919-09-11) (aged 67) United States
Political party	Republican
Military service
Allegiance	New Mexico
Branch/service	New Mexico National Guard
Years of service	1887–1910
Rank	Captain

Early career

Prior to his election, Robinson was a staunch political ally of Conrad N. Hilton Sr., who had served in the New Mexico Legislature from 1912 to 1916, before retiring and endorsing Robinson in his own run.^[2] Robinson served only one term before he retired due to declining health, dying only one year later. Robinson was a member of the Knights of Columbus.^[3] Other notable achievements include being the first to summit Robinson Peak in New Mexico, accompanied by Conrad Hilton.^[4]

Hagerman-Robinson Expedition

The Hagerman-Robinson Expedition team. Conrad Hilton (front, second from left), and Quianu Robinson (front, far right).

Quianu Robinson and six other explorers, including Conrad Hilton, were chosen to be members of the Hagerman-Robinson Expedition, and were the first to summit what is now known as Robinson Peak, New Mexico. The Hagerman-Robinson Expedition team was authorized by Herbert James Hagerman, who chose Quianu Robinson, a captain in the New Mexico National Guard as the leader of the team. This expedition was part of a larger effort to explore and map northern New Mexico, which had been previously uncharted. After the nearly 2-month long journey, Robinson and the other members of the expedition team made their way back home. Robinson Peak has since been named in Quianu's honor.^[2][5]