For nearly 50 years, the Aztec Mechanical team has been helping commercial and residential property managers keep their HVAC units running smoothly. With smart planning, regular maintenance, and small investments, you can keep your warehouse, retail, office, or residential units comfortable and avoid costly breakdowns. No matter what the New Mexico weather brings.
Jimmy Carter is president, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is growing into a global spectacle, and locals are cruising down Central Avenue listening to Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours on 8-tracks.
Nansi buys out her co-founder and becomes the qualifying party for the mechanical contracting license—a bold move that makes her one of the few women leading a construction company in the state.
A New Chapter
The company rebrands as Aztec Mechanical, shifting focus from sheet metal to full-scale mechanical contracting, including HVAC piping and design/build services. Chris Jones joins the team, bringing the expertise needed to fuel this expansion.
Steps In
Nansi’s son-in-law, Rich Apodaca, officially joins the company. In 2006, Nansi’s daughter, Celissa Apodaca, starts as the Service Coordinator.
The Rail Runner Express is being built to connect Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Breaking Bad is about to start filming, and green chile cheeseburgers are becoming a statewide obsession.
Rich Apodaca officially becomes President, taking on leadership of company operations and strategic direction.
the Face of Challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic impacts daily operations. Due to travel restrictions, Nansi is stranded abroad, while Celissa takes on a leadership role in business operations, human resources, and development. Meanwhile, Rich steps up to guide the company through one of the most challenging periods in modern history.
Rich Apodaca and Celissa Apodaca carry forward Aztec Mechanical’s legacy of craftsmanship and care. Drawing on decades of experience, they continue to innovate and refine the company’s services, ensuring every customer experience reflects the pride, precision, and personal touch that have defined Aztec for generations.
Growing up around job sites, service trucks, and family conversations about the business, the Apodaca kids are part of the next chapter of Aztec Mechanical’s story.