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
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
Joe Diaz, Chief Meteorologist
KOAT 7
Albuquerque
Maria Garay, Traffic Manager
KOB-TV
Albuquerque
2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Steve Stucker, New Mexico’s Weatherman
KOB-TV
Albuquerque
Paula Maes
KOAT, KOB, KKOB, NMBA
Albuquerque
2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
Jack Nixon, The Voice of the Aggies
KOBE
Las Cruces
2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
Carla Aragon, News Anchor
KOB 4
Albuquerque
Conroy Chino, Investigative Reporter/Anchor
KOB 4
Albuquerque
2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
Roscoe Hooper, Account Executive
American General Media
Farmington
Hal Simmons, NMBA Counsel
Simmons Law Firm
Albuquerque
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
Steve Rooney, On-Air/GM
Rooney Moon Broadcasting
Clovis/Portales
Bob Martin, Pilot
KRQE Media Group
Albuquerque
Mary Lynn Roper, News Pioneer
KOAT 7
Albuquerque
2017 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Hubbard Family, Broadcast Pioneers
KOB 4
Albuquerque
2016 Hall of Fame Inductees
Gary Sevier, On-Air Announcer
Noalmark Broadcasting
Hobbs
Ira Gordon, Announcer/Programming
Hutton Broadcasting
Santa Fe
Mike Langner, State EAS Chair
NMBA Engineer
Albuquerque
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
Tom Joles, News Anchor
KOB 4
Albuquerque
Duane Ryan, Educator
KENW-TV, KENW-FM
Portales
George Gonzales, Owner/Announcer
KSWV Radio
Santa Fe
TJ Trout, Announcer
94Rock
Albuquerque
2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
Judith Jenkins, News Announcer
770 KOB-AM
Albuquerque
Allen Lumeyer, Owner
Radio Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Milt McConnell, General Manager
Cumulus Media
Albuquerque
2013 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dr. Barry Ramo, MD, Health Reporter
KOAT 7
Albuquerque
Bob Gold, Broadcast Lobbyist
NMBA
Santa Fe
2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
Donald “Doc” Elder, Announcer
KSEL Radio
Portales
Frank Haley, Announcer
KKIM-AM
Albuquerque
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
KRQE Media Group
Albuquerque
2011 Hall of Fame Inductees
Paul Starr, General Manager
Noalmark Broadcasting
Hobbs
2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
Art Schreiber, General Manager
KKOB-AM
Albuquerque
Gene Mortenson, “Voice of the Hilltoppers”
KRSN-AM
Los Alamos
2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Betty and John King, Owners/Managers
KBIM-AM/FM and KBIM-TV
Roswell
2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
Mike Roberts, Sportscaster, “Voice of the Lobos”
KKOB-AM
Albuquerque
“Blackie” Gonzales, Spanish-Language Television Pioneer
Son Broadcasting
Albuquerque/Santa Fe
2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
Ed Gomez, Spanish-language Radio Pioneer
KABQ-AM
Albuquerque
Legendary New Mexico Radio Station
KOB-AM
Albuquerque
2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
Bobby Box, On Air Personality
KABG-FM Big Oldies
Albuquerque
The Hebenstreit Family, Television Pioneers
KGGM-TV
Albuquerque
2005 Hall of Fame Inductees
Sammy Chioda, Station Manager
Millennium Media
Gallup
Action 7 News Team: Mary Lynn Roper, Jim Boggio, Johnny Morris, Howard Morgan
KOAT-TV
Albuquerque
2004 Hall of Fame Inductees
Max Sklower, Station Manager
KOAT-TV
Albuquerque
Hewell Jones, Owner/Manager
KTQM-FM/KWKA-AM
Clovis
2003 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dick Knipfing, TV News Anchor
KOB-TV, KOAT-TV and KRQE-TV
Albuquerque
Ernie Mills, Political Reporter
Dateline New Mexico
Santa Fe
2002 Hall of Fame Inductees
Dave Button, Owner/On Air Personality
KSVP-AM/KTZA-FM
Artesia
Dave Herman, Station Manager
KOB-TV
Albuquerque
Ken Kendrick, Owner/Manager
KENN-AM/KRWN-FM
Farmington
2001 Hall of Fame Inductees
Betty Cleveland, Station Manager
KOBF-TV
Farmington
Jim Roper, Owner/Manager
KRTN-AM/KRTN-FM
Raton
Jim Gober, Owner/Manager
KNDN-AM/KWYK-FM
Farmington
Dorothy Smith, Traffic Manager
KOB-TV
Albuquerque
Jerry Danziger, General Manager
KOB-TV
Albuquerque