NMBA Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame award is presented to an individual or entity who has illustrated over time a consistent and unique impact on the broadcast industry in New Mexico. The nominee’s contributions may have resulted in a wide range of outcomes, including, but not limited to, enhancing the quality of broadcasting in New Mexico and/or improving service to their community through their broadcasting efforts. Annual deadline is April 26, 2024
2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
2017 Hall of Fame Inductees
2016 Hall of Fame Inductees
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
2013 Hall of Fame Inductees
2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
KRQE Media Group
Albuquerque
2011 Hall of Fame Inductees
2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Betty and John King, Owners/Managers
KBIM-AM/FM and KBIM-TV
Roswell
2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Mike Roberts, Sportscaster, “Voice of the Lobos”
KKOB-AM
Albuquerque
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“Blackie” Gonzales, Spanish-Language Television Pioneer
Son Broadcasting
Albuquerque/Santa Fe
2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Ed Gomez, Spanish-language Radio Pioneer
KABQ-AM
Albuquerque
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Legendary New Mexico Radio Station
KOB-AM
Albuquerque
2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Bobby Box, On Air Personality
KABG-FM Big Oldies
Albuquerque
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The Hebenstreit Family, Television Pioneers
KGGM-TV
Albuquerque
2005 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Sammy Chioda, Station Manager
Millennium Media
Gallup
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Action 7 News Team: Mary Lynn Roper, Jim Boggio, Johnny Morris, Howard Morgan
KOAT-TV
Albuquerque
2004 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Max Sklower, Station Manager
KOAT-TV
Albuquerque
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Hewell Jones, Owner/Manager
KTQM-FM/KWKA-AM
Clovis
2003 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Dick Knipfing, TV News Anchor
KOB-TV, KOAT-TV and KRQE-TV
Albuquerque
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Ernie Mills, Political Reporter
Dateline New Mexico
Santa Fe
2002 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Dave Button, Owner/On Air Personality
KSVP-AM/KTZA-FM
Artesia
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Dave Herman, Station Manager
KOB-TV
Albuquerque
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Ken Kendrick, Owner/Manager
KENN-AM/KRWN-FM
Farmington
2001 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Betty Cleveland, Station Manager
KOBF-TV
Farmington
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Jim Roper, Owner/Manager
KRTN-AM/KRTN-FM
Raton
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Jim Gober, Owner/Manager
KNDN-AM/KWYK-FM
Farmington
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Dorothy Smith, Traffic Manager
KOB-TV
Albuquerque
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Jerry Danziger, General Manager
KOB-TV
Albuquerque