New Mexico Broadcasters Foundation
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The NMBA Foundation provides annual scholarship to ensure that any in New Mexico student interested in the broadcast industry can succeed. We believe that:

  • public education excellence is vital for our democracy and should be attainable for all;
  • students should actively pursue their education;
  • New Mexico is a diverse population and our industry should accurately reflect that of our communities
  • education and real-life experience should go hand in hand
Chairman Milt McConnell
Citadel Broadcasting Corp.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
milt.mcconnell@citcomm.com
Chair-Elect Mary Lynn Roper
KOAT-TV
Albuquerque, NM 87125-5982
mroper@hearst.com
Secretary Paul Starr
Noalmark Broadcasting Co.
Hobbs , NM
paul@1radiosquare.com
Treasurer Steve Rooney
Rooney Moon Broadcasting
Clovis/Portales, NM
steve@rooneymoon.com
Immediate Past Chairman Gene Dow
Pecos Valley Broadcasting
Artesia , NM
gene@ksvpradio.com

The NMBF has forged partnerships with New Mexico businesses and educational institutions to improve educational opportunities for all New Mexico students. Our partnerships include The Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation, the University of New Mexico, and Youth Achievers / Character Counts! New Mexico.

Paula Maes
President/CEO

Susan Wrons
Events Coordinator

Mary Ann Morton
Programs Director

Questions about The NMBF?
Email us at info@nmbf.org