Excellence in Broadcasting Awards
2025 Excellence in Broadcasting
Award Winners
New Mexico Stations of the Year
Small Market Radio – KNCE, True Taos Radio, Taos
Medium Market Radio – KZOR, Noalmark Broadcasting, Hobbs
Large Market Radio – KGRT-FM, Adams Radio, Las Cruces
Metro Market Radio – KKOB News Radio, Cumulus Media, Albuquerque
Television – KOB 4, Hubbard Broadcasting, Albuquerque
SMALL MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – KNCE 93.5FM
Boxie Tees
Gabby Scott, Molly Steinbach
:60 Commercial – KTZA-FM
The Eye Site – The King
Sean Smalls, Chris Wipperman
Breaking News – KNCE 93.5FM
Agua y Azúcar: Leonard Peltier David Silva
Complete Newscast
Station – KNCE 93.5FM
Evening Newscast, August 6, 2024
Howie Roemer
Continuing Coverage – KNCE 93.5FM
2024 General Election
Howie Roemer
DJ Personality
Aircheck – KNCE 93.5FM
David Perez, Host of El Wow Show
Newscaster – KNCE 93.5FM Howie Roemer, Newscaster
Howie Roemer
Public Service
Announcement – KNCE 93.5FM
PSAs for Taos Center for the Arts
Taos Center for the Arts and KNCE 93.5FM
Social Media
Integration – KNCE 93.5FM
KNCE DJ Social Media Integration
Howie Roemer
Specialty Show – KNCE 93.5FM
Good News, Good Planet
Mandy Stapleford
Station Promotional
Announcement – KNMX-AM
Around the Corner-Real Rock-Star Trek
Stephen Isaacs, Paul Ware
Talk Show or
Interview – KNCE 93.5FM
Resonance with DJ Sing
Tara Somerville
Website – KNCE 93.5FM TrueTaosRadio.com
Max Moulton, Kevyn Gilbert, Howie Roemer
Station of the Year KNCE 93.5FM True Taos Radio
The KNCE Team
MEDIUM MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – KZZX
Cortez Gas – Pete & Penny Get Married
James White, Adrienne Saldevar
:60 Commercial – KZOR
Kann Enterprises-Certified Pre-Owned
Aaron Forrister, Dawn Morgan
Breaking News – KZOR
“Lea County Fire Relief”
Dawn Morgan
Complete Newscast Station – KWMW
Complete Newscast-W105/MTD
Blake Ovard
Continuing Coverage – KWMW Ruidoso Summer of Fires and Floods
Will Rooney
DJ Personality Aircheck – KYEE
Mike Mason Morning Show
Mike Mason
Feature News – KZOR
“Lea County Women Write ‘Santa’s Cousin’
Movie”
Dawn Morgan
Morning Show – KZZX
The Giddyup & Go Show With Double J & Adrienne
James White, Adrienne Saldevar
Newscaster – KWMW Newscaster-Blake Ovard Blake Ovard
Public Service Announcement – KWMW
Safe Haven Baby Box
Lori Estrada
Public Service Campaign – KZOR
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Safe Stops
KZOR Staff
Social Media Integration – KZZX
“Fork Off!”
Gabriel Morales
Specialty Show – KZZX
“Fork Off!”
Gabriel Morales
Sports Play by Play – KZOR
Lovington Girls Basketball vs Artesia
Dawn Morgan, TJ Miracle
Sports Show or Interview – KZOR
Coaches Conversation
Dawn Morgan
Station Promotional Announcement – KZZX
KZZX Country Club
James White, Adrienne Saldevar
Talk Show or Interview – KZOR
“Lovington Woman Produced
Independent Film Little Brother”
Dawn Morgan
Website – KWMW W105 Website
Will Rooney
Station of the Year – KZOR
Noalmark Broadcasting
Aaron Forrister, General Manager; TJ Miracle, Station Manager
LARGE MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – KZDB
Brent’s Eyeglasses
Darryl Burkfield, Dan Taylor
:60 Commercial – KGRT-FM
RAISING CANES: ONE LOVE
Jackie Marquez Wilkinson
Breaking News – KVLC
Young Park Shooting
Jack Nixon
Complete Newscast Station – KVLC
Young Park Shooting-NMSU Assault
Jack Nixon
Continuing Coverage – KGRT-FM
Mesilla Valley News: Las Cruces Mass Shooting at Young Park
Gino Aragon
DJ Personality Aircheck – KRWG
Public Media Fiesta Emily Guerra
Features News – KGRT-FM
Mesilla Valley News: Las Cruces Mass Shooting at Young Park
Gino Aragon
Morning Show – KMVR
The Magic Morning Vibe with Ricky T
Ricky Tarin
Newscaster – KRWG
KRWG News
Scott Brocato
Public Service Announcement – KVLC
Springfest
Shannon Ellis, Jack Lutz
Public Service Campaign – KHQT-FM
The Big Show Brew: Benefiting Casa De Peregrinos
Joey Hernandez, Jackie Marquez Wilkinson
Social Media Integration – KSJE
KSJE Visual Radio
Scott Michlin
Specialty Show – KGRT-FM
The Country Kick back with Gino Aragon: Mothers Day
Gino Aragon
Sports Play by Play – KSJE
2024 Connie Mack World Series: Game 21: S. California
Keith Neil
Sports Show or
Interview – KHQT-FM
HOT 103’s Big Show: Interview with Three-time
Joey Hernandez, Jackie Marquez Wilkinson
Station Promotional
Announcement – KGRT-FM
KGRT’s Crack The Code Giveaway
Joey Hernandez, Jackie Marquez Wilkinson
Talk Show or Interview – KGRT-FM
Mesilla Valley News: Gino Aragon interview with Las
Gino Aragon
Website – KDEM
KDEMfm.com
John Krehbiel
Station of the Year – KGRT-FM
Adams Radio, Las Cruces
Lensi Shakra, General Manager
METRO MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – KABG-FM
New Year’s Eve Masquerade
Bobby Jones
:60 Commercial – KKOB
Phat Staxx
Jerry Wright
Breaking News – KKOB
KKOB Tower Hit By Hot Air Balloon
Bob Clark, Brandon Vogt, Sean Micheal Lisle, Natassja Leyba, Dale Cornelius, Jerry Wright
Complete Newscast
Station – KKOB
KKOB Morning Briefing
John Summers, Kandy Cruz
Continuing Coverage – KKOB
Trump Rally in New Mexico
Bob Clark, Brandon Vogt, Sean Michael Lisle, Natassja Leyba, Dale Cornelius
DJ Personality
Aircheck – KRST
Cody Clark
Cody Clark
Features News – KKOB
Fighting For Freedom
Natassja Leyba
Morning Show – KKSS-FM
The Gina Lee Fuentez Show with Gina and Ando
Gina Lee Fuentez
Newscaster – KKOB KKOB News
Mike Gaba, Isaiah Johnson
Public Service Announcement – KQTM-FM
Power of 5 – Our Mission
David Dominguez, Sal Ortiz, Bryan Griggs
Public Service Campaign – KQTM-FM
Power of 5 – Substance Abuse Awareness & Promotion
Joe O’Neill, David Dominguez, Sal Ortiz
Social Media Integration – KQTM
The TEAM Broadcasting
Seth Biddulph
Specialty Show – KKOB
KKOB The Weekend
Terry Travis, Jerry Wright
Sports Play by Play – KQTM
6A Football Championship: Cleveland vs. La Cueva
Scott Galetti, Adam Diehl, Andres Chavez
Sports Show or Interview – KNML
Pitino Leaves UNM, Nunez to Houston
Jeff Siembieda, JJ Buck
Station Promotional Announcement – KMGA
Duran Duran with Steph Duran
Steph Duran
Talk Show or Interview – KIOT-FM
Patrick Fabian
Erica Viking
Website – KQTM
The TEAM Broadcasting
Seth Biddulph
Station of the Year – KKOB
KKOB News Radio
Cumulus Media, Albuquerque
Jeff Berry, General Manager
SPANISH TELEVISION AWARDS
Breaking News – KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
“Solamente queremos justicia”: Habla familia
Bianca Quintana, policía hispana atropellada
mortalmente en Albuquerque
Mayra Aguilar
Community Issues Programming – KASA/Telemundo
Nuevo Mexico
Inmigración: Operativos en ciudades santuario, iglesias y escuelas
Mayra Aguilar
Election Coverage – KLUZ-TV
Así transcurrió el día de Elecciones Presidenciales 2025 en Albuquerque
Arnold Rodriguez Pena
Evening Newscast – KLUZ-TV
Spanish News Show
Manuel Esquivel
Expanded Sports Show or Sportscast – KLUZ-TV
Narración en Español – New Mexico United
Manuel Esquivel
Feature Story – KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Mujeres Imparables: Payasita Lolipop
Mayra Aguilar
Investigative Reporter – KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
MOTHER IDENTIFIED IN CASE OF ABANDONED
DECEASED BABY
JUAN GORDIN
Investigative Story – KLUZ-TV
EN BUSCA DEL CRIMEN
Manuel Esquivel
Investigative Story – KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
EL Monzon en Nuevo Mexico
Adrian Miro
Multimedia Journalist –KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Multimedia Journalist Spanish
Luis Apodaca
News Reporter KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Text Messages: The New Scam Trap of Digital Fraud
JUAN GORDIN
News Story KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Manejo en tormentas de nieve: recomendaciones
para tu seguridad
Luis Apodaca
Photographer/Videographer – KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Annular Solar Eclipse 2024
Raysel Talavera
Social Media/Digital Report – KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
¿Cómo responden las escuelas de Nuevo México ante incertidumbre sobre los operativos de ICE?
Grest Colón
Sports Reporter/Anchor – KLUZ-TV
Sports Reporter Manuel Esquivel
Manuel Esquivel
Station Promotional Announcement – KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Telemundo Station Promo
Raysel Talavera
Weathercaster- KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Seguimos siendo ”La Autoridad en el Tiempo en Nuevo Mexico”
Adrian Miro
Website KASA/Telemundo Nuevo Mexico
Telemundo Nuevo Mexico Website
Grest Colón
TELEVISION AWARDS
Breaking News – KOB 4
Fighter Jet Falls from Sky
Griffin Rushton, Tessa Mentus, Gilui Frendak
Community Issue Programming – KOB 4
DWI Deception
KOB News Team
Continuing Coverage – KOB 4
Baldwin on Trial
Tessa Mentus, Ryan Laughlin, Robert Towne
Education Programming – KOB 4
From Classroom to Code
Hawker Vanguard
Election Coverage – KOB 4
Decision 2024
KOB 4 News Team
Evening Newscast – KOAT Action 7 News
Live at 6
Cody Thomason, Colin Bock and the Action 7 News Team
Expanded Sports Show or Sportscast – KRQE
Football Friday Night Awards Show
Van Tate, Kurt Mecham, Jared Chester, Bradley Benson
Feature Story – KOB 4
Heart of New Mexico: The Hidden History of the Menaul School
Ryan Laughlin, Zack Crozier
Investigative Reporter – KRQE
Ann Pierret Investigates
Ann Pierret
Investigative Story –KOB 4
Troubled Police Officer
Brittany Costello, James Lawrence
Legislature Coverage – KOAT
2024 KOAT Legislature Coverage
Action 7 News Team
Local Programming – KRQE
DWI Dismissal Scandal
Sarah Daum, Ann Pierret, Gabrielle Burkhart, Jessica Garate, Dean Staley, Thomas Garcia
Morning Newscast – KOAT
Action 7 News More in the Morning
Cody Thomason, Colin Bock, Action 7 News Team
Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) – KOB-TV
Hawker Vanguard
News Reporter – KOB 4
Griffin Rushton
News Story – KRQE
Grandma Shoots Intruder
Jessica Garate, Nick Burke, Thomas Garcia
Photographer/Videographer – KOAT
Photojournalist Jeff Sargent
Public Service Campaign – KOB 4
Pay It 4ward
KOB 4 News Team
Public Service Programming – KOAT
Town Hall on Crime
Action 7 News Team
Social Media/Digital Report – KOAT
Celebrate New Mexico: Made Here
Chris Fullam, Vincent Rodriguez, Katy Byers, Floyd Moya, Patrick Joregenson
Sports Reporter/Anchor – KOB 4
Lauren Green, Sports Reporter
Station Promotional Announcement – KOB 4
Our People
Hawker Vanguard
Weathercaster – KRQE
KRQE Chief Meteorologist Grant Tosterud
Website – KOB 4
KOB.com
KOB 4 Digital News Team
Station of the Year – KOB 4
Hubbard Broadcasting, Albuquerque
Michelle Donaldson, General Manager
2024 Excellence in Broadcasting
Award Winners
New Mexico Stations of the Year
Small Market Radio – KNCE, True Taos Radio, Taos
Medium Market Radio – KZOR, Noalmark Broadcasting, Hobbs
Large Market Radio – KRWG-FM, KRWG Public Radio, Las Cruces
Metro Market Radio – KQTM-FM, The TEAM Broadcasting, Rio Rancho
Television – KOAT 7, Hearst Television, Albuquerque
SMALL MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – Silver City Radio (KSCQ-FM and KNFT-FM)
WNMU Christmas Mariachi Event
Silver City Radio Team
:60 Commercial – KNCE 93.5FM
Dalee New Year’s Masquerade Party
Ricky Carlini (DJ)
Breaking News – Silver City Radio (KSCQ-FM and KNFT-FM)
Rico Fire Emergency
Silver City Radio Team
Complete Newscast Station – KNCE 93.5FM
Howie Roemer, May 29th Newscast
Howie Roemer (General Manager)
DJ Personality Aircheck – KNCE 93.5FM
One More Song
Richard Aufrichtig, Talent
Morning Show – KNCE 93.5FM
The Morning Show with Howie
Howie Roemer (General Manager)
Newscaster – KNCE 93.5FM
Howie Roemer, Newscaster
Howie Roemer, Newscaster
Public Service Announcement – Silver City Radio (KSCQ-FM and KNFT-FM)
OHV Safety Public Service Campaign (Series)
Silver City Radio Team
Public Service Campaign – Silver City Radio (KSCQ-FM and KNFT-FM)
Beginning Years — Helping Parents and Children Through the Early Years
Silver City Radio Team
Social Media Integration – Silver City Radio (KSCQ-FM and KNFT-FM)
911 Local Dispatch Authority Special Ballot
Silver City Radio Team
Specialty Show – KNMX-AM
National Recovery Month
Dwight Torres (DJ), Matt Martinez (Owner/GM)
Sports Show or Interview – KNMX-AM
West Las Vegas Wrestling Team State Champions
Dwight Torres (DJ), David Luna (LVSMCC Vice President), Chris Lopez (Coach), Juan Montaño (Coach), John Trujillo (Coach)
Station Promotional Announcement – KNCE 93.5FM
KNCE Station Promotions
KNCE Team
Talk Show or Interview KNMX-AM
Matt Interviewing Senator Ben Ray Lujan regarding AM Radio
Matt Martinez (Owner/GM)
Website – KNCE 93.5FM
KNCE Website
KNCE Team
Station of the Year – KNCE 93.5FM
True Taos Radio
Howie Roemer, General Manager
MEDIUM MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – KZZX
A&M Meat Processing
James White (Air Talent)
:60 Commercial – KWMW
Cal’s Cactus Lanes
Curtis McKinney (Producer)
Breaking News – KZOR
Missing Child
Dawn Morgan (News Director)
Complete Newscast Station – KWMW
MTD Radio News
Jim Miller (Newscaster)
Continuing Coverage – KZOR
New Mexico Legislative Session
Dawn Morgan (News Director)
DJ Personality Aircheck – KWMW
The Ride with Russ on W105
Russ Black (Host)
Feature News – KZOR
Family of Murder Victim Speaks Out
Dawn Morgan (News Director)
Morning Show – KZZX
The Giddyup & Go Show with Double J & Adrienne
James White (PD), Adrienne Saldevar (Air Talent)
Newscaster – KWMW
MTD Radio News with Jim Miller
Jim Miller (Newscaster)
Public Service Announcement – KQEL
Cold Weather Pets
Julianne Muench
Public Service Campaign – KZOR
Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive
KZOR Staff
Social Media Integration – KZZX
KZZX Fork Off (What The Fork?)
Gabriel Morales (Show Producer)
Specialty Show – KWMW
Cranked Up Country Nights with Curtis
Curtis McKinney (Host), Brad Hennington (CoHost)
Sports Play by Play – KZOR
Hobbs vs La Cueva-5A Girls Quarterfinal
Ty Friend (PBP), Dawn Morgan (Color)
Sports Show or Interview – KZOR
Bob’s Thriftway Coaches Conversation
Dawn Morgan (News Director)
Station Promotional Announcement – KQEL
The Easiest Radio Contest Ever
Joe Muench (Program Director), Julianne Muench (Air Talent)
Talk Show or Interview – KWMW
Bee and The Breakfast Club Extended Version with Casey an Mike
Blake Ovard (Host)
Website – KZOR
hobbsamerica.com
TJ Miracle (Station Manager)
Station of the Year – KZOR
Noalmark Broadcasting, Hobbs
Aaron Forrister, General Manager
LARGE MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – KZDB
Roswell Tire & Appliance “Bob”
Darryl Burkfield (Writer, Producer, Voice)
:60 Commercial – KXPZ
Farmers and Craft Market
Shannon Ellis (Production Director), Ricky Tarin (On-Air Personality), Jack Lutz (On-Air Personality), Justin Adkins (Copy Writer)
Complete Newscast Station – KRWG
KRWG News – election results and economic development on the border
Anthony Moreno (Content Director), KC Counts (Anchor), Jonny Coker (Reporter), Scott Brocato (Reporter)
Continuing Coverage – KRWG
Book Ban Battle
Scott Brocato (Anchor/Reporter)
DJ Personality Aircheck – KZDB
Don Niccum Morning Show
Don Niccum (Morning Show Host/Operations)
Feature News – KRWG
Official State Aroma
Jonny Coker (Multimedia Journalist )
Morning Show – KZDB
Don Niccum Morning Show
Don Niccum (Morning Show Host/Operations)
Newscaster – KXPZ
Crime Statistics
Jack Nixon (News Anchor/Reporter)
Public Service Announcement – KGRT-FM
Cancer Warriors Week
Joey Hernandez (Producer)
Public Service Campaign – KHQT-FM
HOT 103’s Pack The Van 2024
Jackie Marquez Wilkinson (Program Director), Joey Hernandez (Operations Manager)
Social Media Integration – KRWG
Talkin’ Tamales – on air and everywhere
Angelina Malone (Digital Media Specialist)
Specialty Show – KRWG Voice of the Public – Housing Challenges
Scott Brocato (Host), Mark Johnson (Engineer)
Sports Play by Play – KSJE
2023 Connie Mack World Series Championship Game: Midland Redskins vs. Dallas Tigers, July 30, 2023
Kirk Carpenter (Announcer)
Sports Show or Interview – KSJE
2023 Connie Mack World Series Ballpark Interview
Keith Neil (Announcer)
Station Promotional Announcement – KMVR
Magic Pays Your Bills
Ricky Tarin (Operations Manager)
Talk Show or Interview – KRWG
State lawmaker discusses abortion care in New Mexico post Roe
Scott Brocato (Anchor/Reporter)
Website – KRWG
KRWG Public Media Online
Anthony Moreno (Content Director), Angelina Malone (Digital Media Specialist)
Station of the Year KRWG-FM
KRWG Public Media
Adrian Velarde, General Manager
METRO MARKET RADIO AWARDS
:30 Commercial – KIOT-FM
Kay’s Barstools Event
Bobby Jones (Production Dir.)
:60 Commercial – KIOT-FM
Flat Roof Old Timer
Sam Newton (Program Director)
Breaking News – KQTM-FM
Former University of New Mexico Athletic Director Paul Krebs found not guilty in embezzlement charges
Joe O’Neill (Host), Sam Hauser (Producer)
Complete Newscast Station – KKOB
The KKOB Morning Briefing
John Summers, Newscaster
Continuing Coverage – KKOB
Officer Justin Hare Shooting
Bob Clark (Talk Show Host), John Summers (News Anchor), Terry Travis (Talk Show Host), Mike Gaba (News Anchor), Natassja Leyba (News Anchor)
DJ Personality Aircheck – KOBQ
J Belle on 93.3 The Q
Jenelle Vannoy (DJ)
Feature News – KKOB
Luke’s Balloon Ride
Natassja Leyba (Reporter)
Morning Show – KABG-FM
Chaz Malibu Mornings
Chaz Malibu (Air Talent)
Newscaster – KKOB
KKOB Newscaster: Mike Gaba
Mike Gaba (News Anchor)
Public Service Announcement – KQTM-FM
Call to action for volunteers for Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival
Sal Ortiz (Producer), David Dominguez (Producer)
Public Service Campaign – KIOT-FM
Toys for Tots
Erica Viking (Morning Personality)
Social Media Integration – KQTM-FM
ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM cross-promotion between on-air programming and social media content
Seth Biddulph (Social Media Director)
Specialty Show – KQTM-FM
Eating our way around the Mountain West
Joe O’Neill (Host), Sam Hauser (Producer)
Sports Play by Play – KQTM
NMAA 6A Football Semifinals La Cueva vs. Las Cruces 11-25-23
Scott Galetti PBP, David Williams, Sam Hauser Producer, Scott Galetti (Play-by-Play)
Sports Show or Interview – KNML
The Opening Drive
Jeff Siembieda (Talk Show Host), JJ Buck (Talk Show Host), Dale Cornelius (Producer)
Station Promotional Announcement – KIOT-FM
Great White
Scott Matthews (Afternoon Personality)
Talk Show or Interview – KKOB
BV Today with Brandon Vogt
Brandon Vogt (Talk Show Host), Isaiah Johnson (Producer)
Website – KQTM-FM
ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM website
Seth Biddulph (Social Media Director)
Station of the Year – KQTM-FM
The TEAM Broadcasting, Rio Rancho
Joe O’Neill, President,
David Dominguez, General Manager and Sal Ortiz, Operations Manager
TELEVISION AWARDS
Breaking News – KOAT
Santa Fe Plane Crash
Action 7 News Team
Community Issue Programming – KRQE
Failing New Mexico’s Kids
Ann Pierret (Investigative Reporter ), Thomas Garcia (Editor ), Dominic Brown (Photographer)
Continuing Coverage – KOAT
Mean Tweets Investigation
TJ Wilham (Producer), John C (Reporter), Jeff Sargent (Photojournalist)
Education Programming – KOB-TV
KOB 4: Back to School
Tim Maestas, News Director and Rebecca Valdez, Asst. News Director
Evening Newscast – KOAT
Action 7 News Live at 5
Action 7 News Team
Expanded Sports Show or Sportscast – KOAT
The Rundown
Nick Gallo (Producer), Ron Burke (Sports Director), Bethany Miller (Sports Reporter), Julian Paras (Sports Reporter), Ryan Armstrong (Executive Producer)
Feature Story – KRQE-TV
Albuquerque artist tells stories of Holocaust survivors through paintings
Alexa Skonieski (Multimedia Journalist)
Investigative Reporter – KRQE
Ann Pierret: KRQE Investigates
Ann Pierret (Investigative Reporter)
Investigative Story – KRQE
Free Rides
Larry Barker (Investigative Reporter), Mark Corey (Producer/Photographer), Thomas Garcia (Editor), Curtis Segarra (Digital Investigative Data Reporter)
Legislature Coverage – KOAT
KOAT Legislature Coverage
Action 7 News Team
Local Programming – KOB-TV
KOB 4: Growing with New Mexico
Hawker Vanguard (Producer/Host), Tessa Mentus (Host), Michelle Donaldson (General Manager), Tim Maestas (News Director), Parker Harms (Creative Services Director)
Morning Newscast – KOAT
Action 7 News More in the Morning
Action 7 News Team
Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) – KOAT
Julian Paras
Julian Paras (Reporter)
News Reporter – KOB-TV
Giuli Frendak
Giuli Frendak (Reporter)
News Story – KOAT
Mail Carrier Saves Life
Stephanie Muniz (Reporter)
Photographer/Videographer – KRQE
Scott Stine Video Reel
Scott Stine (Videographer)
Public Service Campaign – KRQE
KQRE Cares
Carolyn Rush (KRQE Media Group Community Relations Director), Scott Rush (Producer), Jasmine Billing (Producer), Sara Hartman (Digital Producer)
Public Service Programming – KOAT
Broken Promises
TJ Wilham (Producer), John Cardinale (Reporter), Jeff Sargent (Photojournalist)
Social Media/Digital Report – KRQE
Is the Rio Grande in Albuquerque safe to swim in?
Fallon Fischer (Digital Reporter)
Sports Reporter/Anchor – KOAT
Bethany Miller Sportscaster
Bethany Miller (Sports Reporter)
Station Promotional Announcement – KRQE
Reporting You Can Trust
Scott Stine (Producer)
Weathercaster – KRQE
KRQE Chief Meteorologist Grant Tosterud
Grant Tosterud (Chief Meteorologist)
Website – KOB-TV
KOB.com: Truly Local
Christina Rodriguez (Executive Producer), Jamesha Begay (Digital Producer), Jonathan Fjeld (Digital Producer), Tim Maestas (News Director)
Station of the Year – KOAT
Hearst Television, Albuquerque
Lori Waldon, General Manager
2023 Excellence in Broadcasting
Award Winners
New Mexico Stations of the Year
Small Market Radio – KNCE, True Taos Radio, Taos
Medium Market Radio – KZOR, Noalmark Broadcasting, Hobbs
Large Market Radio – KRWG-FM, KRWG Public Radio, Las Cruces
Metro Market Radio – KKOB, Cumulus Media, Albuquerque
Statewide Television – KOAT 7, Hearst Television, Albuquerque
Small Market Radio Awards
:30 Commercial KTZA-FM RibCrib – Pork-A-Palooza
Sean McKellips, Production
:60 Commercial KNFT-FM Silver Scholars School Enrollment Drive
Silver City Radio Team
Breaking News KNMX-AM Fire Intensifies
Dwight Torres, DJ, Veronica Serna, Mora County Commissioner
Complete Newscast Station KNCE 93.5FM Newscast June 3, 2022
Rita Davis, KNCE Co-Owner
Continuing Coverage
KNMX-AM Calf Canyon Hermit’s Peak Fire
Dwight Torres, DJ, Angie Lyster, Producer/DJ, David Romero, City of Las Vegas Councilman, Travis Martinez, NMDOT PIO/ Homeland Security, Phillip Martinez, LVSMCC President
DJ Personality Aircheck
KNCE 93.5FM Arielle Christian
Arielle Christian, KNCE DJ
Morning Show KNCE 93.5FM The Morning Show with Howie Roemer
Howie Roemer, KNCE GM/Morning Show Host
Newscaster KNCE Rita Davis News Breaks
Rita Davis, KNCE Co-Owner
Public Service Announcement
KNFT-FM Grant County DWI (Drinkng and Driving Special Awareness Campaign)
Silver City Radio Team
Public Service Campaign
KNFT-FM Tour of the Gila
Silver City Radio Team
Social Media Integration KNMX-AM Calf Canyon & Hermits Peak Daily Updates
Dwight Torres, DJ, Angie Lyster, Producer/DJ, Matt Martinez, Owner, SDC Broadcasting
Specialty Show KNCE 93.5FM Good News Good Planet
Mandy Stapleford, DJ
Sports Play by Play
KSVP NMHSCA Red vs. Green Large School Football All-Star Game
Scott Galetti Play-by-Play, Josh Grine Commentator, Gene Dow Producer
Sports Show or Interview KNMX-AM La Plaza Little League Interview
Dwight Torres, DJ, Angie Lyster, Producer/DJ, Phillip Martinez, LVSMCC President, David Luna, LVSMCC VP, Ken Abeyta, La Plaza Little League President/Coach, April Gonzales, La Plaza Little League Public Relations Coordinator
Station Promotional Announcement KNCE Promotional Announcements
KNCE Team
Talk Show or Interview KSCQ-FM US Rep Yvette Herrell Interview
Mike Rowse
Website KNFT-FM Silver City Radio Website
Silver City Radio Team
Station of the Year
KNCE 93.5FM
True Taos Radio
True Taos Team
MEDIUM Market Radio Awards
:30 Commercial KZZX Cortez Gas – Pete The Penguin
James White, PD, Jennifer Davis, Air Talent
:60 Commercial KWMW Eddy County Fair
Will Rooney, Voice/Producer
Breaking News KZOR Earthquake
Dawn Morgan, News Director
Complete Newscast Station KZOR Up To Date with Dawn Morgan
Dawn Morgan, News Director
Continuing Coverage
KZOR Hobbs Woman Murdered
Dawn Morgan, News Director
DJ Personality Aircheck
KWMW Ride with Russ
Russ Black, Host
Features News KZOR Swing Fore Nine Golf Tournament
Dawn Morgan, News Director
Morning Show KZZX The Giddyup & Go Show with Double J & Jen
James White, PD
Newscaster KZOR Up To Date with Dawn Morgan
Dawn Morgan, News Director
Public Service Announcement KZOR Halloween Trick-or-Treat Safe Stops
Dawn Morgan, News Director, Monica Rogo, Host, Aaron Forrister, Writer
Public Service Campaign KZOR Stuff-A-Truck Food Drive
KZOR Staff
Social Media Integration
KWMW Live Streaming Video of Bee and the
Breakfast Club
Will Rooney, Producer
Specialty Show KWMW Cranked Up Country Nights with Curtis
Curtis McKinney, Host
Sports Play by Play
KZOR Hobbs Lady Eagles Basketball 5A Quarterfinals
Dawn Morgan, Play-By-Play, TJ Miracle, Commentary
Sports Show or Interview KWMW W105 Sports Update-Hobbs Eagles
Tom Ruiz, Host, Amanda VanPelt, Producer
Station Promotional
Announcement
KQEL Easter In The Park
Joe Muench and Julianne Muench
Talk Show or Interview
KZOR MLK Day of Service
Dawn Morgan, News Director
Website KWMW W105 Website
Will Rooney, Designer
Station of the Year
KZOR Noalmark Broadcasting, Hobbs
Aaron Forrister, General Manager
LARGE Market Radio Awards
:30 Commercial KZDB Tammy’s Smoke Shop/Pipes
Darryl Burkfield, Writer, Producer, Detective, Tony Clayton, Announcer, Melissa Peterson, Voice Talent
:60 Commercial KPRT Moby Mick’s Fish & Chips
Shawn Kelly, Program Director
Complete Newscast Station KENN May 5, 2022 Newscast
Debra Mayeux, News Director
Continuing Coverage KRWG NMSU Graduate Student Protests
Scott Brocato, Anchor/Reporter
DJ Personality Aircheck KRWG Marty Racine, Host Cross City Blues
Marty Racine, Host, Cross City Blues
Features News KRWG Dia de los Muertos celebrated on the plaza in Mesilla
Scott Brocato, Anchor/Reporter
Morning Show KMVR The Magic Morning Vibe with Ricky T
Ricky Tarin, Operations Manager
Newscaster KRWG Newscasts
Scott Brocato, Anchor/Reporter
Public Service Announcement
KHQT-FM MESILLA VALLEY BETTER TOGETHER
JOEY HERNANDEZ, PRODUCER, JACKIE MARQUEZ-WILKINSON, PRODUCER
Public Service Campaign KZDB Season of Caring
Majestic Communications Staff
Social Media Integration KRWG Gardening Confidential
Angelina Malone, Social Media Specialist
Specialty Show KRWG 2022 Spring Gardening Confidential featuring Jeff Anderson
KC Counts, Host/Producer, Mark Johnson, Engineer/Producer
Sports Play by Play KVLC NMSU vs Sam Houston State
Jack Nixon, News Anchor/Reporter, Anita Skipper, Reporter
Sports Show or Interview
KVLC Aggies Go Bowling
Jack Nixon, News Anchor/Reporter
Station Promotional Announcement KMVR Roll with Magic
Ricky Tarin, Operations Manager
Talk Show or Interview
KRWG Deported U.S. Army Veteran Returns Home to Las Cruces
Emily Guerra, Host
Website KRWG www.krwg.org
Anthony Moreno, Content Director, Angelina Malone, Social Media Specialist
Station of the Year KRWG KRWG Public Media, Las Cruces
Adrian Velarde, General Manager
METRO Market Radio Awards
:30 Commercial KABG-FM Music Go Round Family Feud
Bobby Jones, Production Director
:60 Commercial KQTM-FM Over 300 Golfers Play for 20 Spots
Sal Ortiz, Producer
Breaking News KKOB Calf Canyon Fire
Haylee Gonzales, News Anchor, John Summers, News Director
Complete Newscast KKOB The KKOB Morning Briefing
John Summers, News Director; Hailey Gonzales, News Anchor; Mike Gaba, News Anchor; Kandy Kruz, Traffic Reporter
Continuing Coverage KKOB Albuquerque Muslim Slayings
John Summers, News Director, Mike Gaba, News Anchor, Haylee Gonzales, News Anchor, Darren White, Podcast Host
DJ Personality Aircheck
KABG-FM Chaz Malibu “Radio Legend”
Chaz Malibu, Radio Personality
Features News KKOB When it comes time to launch, precision is key
Haylee Gonzales, Reporter
Morning Show KKSS-FM Gina Lee Fuentez & Ando Show
Gina Lee Fuentez, Morning Host
Newscaster KKOB Haylee Gonzales
Haylee Gonzales, News Anchor
Public Service Announcement
KIOT-FM Parkinson’s Foundation “Moving Day”
Scott Matthews, Afternoon Talent
Public Service Campaign
KPEK Radiothon To Benefit UNM Children’s
Hospital
Jackie James, Tony
Manero, and Ryan
Safford, AM Show
Social Media Integration
KQTM-FM Follow along with ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM
New Mexico United soccer
Scott Galetti, Webmaster, Seth Biddulph, Webmaster/Contributor
Specialty Show KIOT-FM The Sunday Brew with Uncle Sam: “David Crosby”
Sam Newton, Program Director
Sports Play by Play KKOB UNM 14-0 Run
Robert Portnoy, Play-by-Play Announcer, Hunter Greene, Color Commentator, Steph Griffin, Producer
Sports Show or Interview
KNML The Opening Drive Jeff Siembieda, Talk Show Host, JJ Buck, Talk Show Host, DC Putman, Producer
Station Promotional Announcement
KRST AI Promo Campaign Bev Rainey, Program Director, Eddie Haskell, DJ
Talk Show or Interview
KPEK APS Superintendent Scott Elder
Jackie James, Tony Manero, and Ryan Safford, AM Show
Website KQTM-FM www.1017theteam.com
Scott Galetti , Webmaster
Station of the Year KKOB Cumulus Media, Albuquerque
Jeff Berry, General Manager
Television Awards
Breaking News KOAT-TV New Year’s Day Tram Rescue
KOAT STAFF
Community Issue Programming KRQE New Mexico’s Fentanyl Crisis
Gabrielle Burkhart, Reporter
Continuing Coverage KOB-TV NMSU/UNM CAMPUS SHOOTING
KOB NEWS TEAM
Education Programming
KOAT Air Filter Fiasco
KOAT STAFF
Election Coverage KOAT Commitment 2022
KOAT Staff
Evening Newscast KOAT Action 7 News Live at 6
KOAT STAFF
Expanded Sports Show or Sportscast KOAT Action 7 Sports: The Rundown
Ron Burke, Sports Director, Bethany Miller, Sports Reporter, Nick Gallo, Producer, Ryan Armstrong, Executive Producer, KOAT Staff
Feature Story KRQE A New Mexico Treasure Hunt
Larry Barker, Investigative Producer, Mark Corey, Producer/Photographer, Tommy Garcia, Editor
Investigative Reporter KRQE KRQE Larry Barker Investigates
Larry Barker, Investigative Producer, Mark Corey, Producer/Photographer, Tommy Garcia, Editor
Investigative Story KRQE Gladiators’ Turf
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter, Mark Corey, Producer/Photographer, Tommy Garcia, Editor
Legislature Coverage KOB-TV 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
KOB NEWS TEAM
Local Programming KOAT Zozobra: Celebrating the Legacy
KOAT STAFF
Morning Newscast KOB-TV KOB 4 TODAY AT 6AM ANDREA AUBUCHONT, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, CATHERINE YU, PRODUCER, ASHLEY GRIFFIN, PRODUCER, DANIELLE TODESCO, ANCHOR, KIRA MINER, WEATHER ANCHOR, STEVE STUCKER, WEATHER ANCHOR
Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) KOB-TV SKY RAILWAY HOLIDAY
GRIFFIN RUSHTON, REPORTER
News Reporter KOAT Reporter Sasha Lenninger
Sasha Lenninger, Reporter
News Story KOAT Say Their Name
Breana Albizu, Reporter
Photographer/Videographer KOB-TV PHOTOGRAPHER WILLOW LOCKE
WILLOW LOCKE, PHOTOGRAPHER
Public Service Campaign
KRQE KQRE Cares
Scott Stine, Producer, Carolyn Rush, Community Relations Director, Jasmine Billings, Promotions Assistant
Public Service Programming KOAT Target 7 Investigates: Is There a Safe Space?
TJ Wilham, Investigative Producer, John Cardinale, Investigative Reporter, Jeff Sargent, Photojournalist
Social Media/Digital Report KRQE The Trial of Fabian Gonzales – Livestreaming Coverage
Chris McKee, Digital Anchor/Producer
Spanish Language Newscast KASA Noticias Telemundo Nuevo México
a las 5pm
Edgardo Sanabria Mariani, News Director; Maria Estrada, Producer; Grest Marie Colon, Digital Producer; Alejandro Contreras, Anchor; Mayra Aguilar, Anchor, Sergio Guerrero, Multimedia Journalist
Sports Reporter/Anchor KOAT Action 7 Sports with Bethany Miller
Bethany Miller, Sports Reporter
Station Promotional Announcement KRQE Morning in New Mexico
Scott Stine, Promotions
Weathercaster KRQE Chief Meteorologist Grant Tosterud
Grant Tosterud, Chief Meteorologist
Website KRQE KRQE News 13 Website
Allison Giron, Executive Digital Producer; Audrey Davis, Aleli Elizondo, Isaac Cruz, Laila Freeman and Jordan Honeycutt, Site Producers; Auriella Ortiz, Social Media; Curtis Segarra, Scott Brown, and Bradley Benson, Digital Reporters; Chris McKee, Digital Anchor
Station of the Year KOAT Hearst Television, Albuquerque
Lori Waldon, President and General Manager
