David Armijo

NMTA Director

David Armijo, South Central Regional Transit District

Representing: Regional Transit Districts
Term Expiration Date: April 2026

Contact Information:
Office: (575) 323-9881
Email: info@nm-ta.com

David J. Armijo has over 40 years of experience in the aviation, toll road, and public transit sectors. He has led agencies in California, New Mexico, Texas, and Florida, consistently delivering innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

Armijo began his career as Director of Transit and Aviation for the City of Santa Fe, where he launched Santa Fe Trails, the first U.S. bus system powered entirely by compressed natural gas (CNG). This pioneering project laid the foundation for his career focused on sustainable and forward-thinking transportation solutions.

He has served on the Boards of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Southwest Transit Association.  He has been actively involved in committees dedicated to workforce development, legislative policy, and transit funding.

Armijo holds a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and has taught graduate-level courses in leadership, human resources, and executive management for more than 20 years.

As Executive Director of SCRTD, he is leading transformative projects including electric bus fleet expansion, the Sunland Park Mobility & Energy Hub with a solar array and microgrid, the Venus Operations Facility, and a new microtransit program to enhance regional mobility and sustainability.