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The New Mexico Broadcasters Association
1954-2007
New Mexico Broadcasters Association serves to promote cooperation and understanding among broadcasters, both radio and television, as well as among businesses and other organizations associated with the broadcast industry, in the service of the communities throughout the Land of Enchantment.
The New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the State of New Mexico in 1954. It membership includes radio and television stations, as well as other community members with a stake in broadcasting throughout New Mexico. During its half-century history, the NMBA has helped and encouraged the development of the art of broadcasting by standardizing customs and practices which are in the best interests of the public and the broadcasting industry. The Association's key responsibilities include assisting its members with general and broadcast-specific business challenges through educational seminars, legal hotlines, grassroots lobbying (in-state and on Capitol Hill), and additional opportunities to receive industry specific assistance, locate helpful resources, and network with fellow broadcasters.
The NMBA also aims to promote broadcasting as a viable and exciting career choice by offering annual scholarships and maintaining an online database of available jobs for individuals searching for a career in radio or television, as well as the opportunity to post a resume online.
Committed to public service, the NMBA works closely with the many departments within the state government as well as the Governor's Office, the New Mexico Office of Emergency Management, and the New Mexico Army National Guard and US Coast Guard to help disseminate valuable information to the public.
The NMBA is governed by a 5-member Executive Board of Directors, and is managed by a full-time President/CEO and staff of five. The NMBA staff maintains the association’s website, records of self-inspection and other FCC accounting, and disseminates vital information to broadcasters around the state through its weekly publications, as well as coordinates job fairs, media workshops and its annual convention and awards banquet. |
The New Mexico Broadcasters Foundation
For over half a century New Mexico broadcasters have been vital partners in their communities across the state. From the exciting play-by-play of the local high school football game, to helping first responders coordinate resources and communications in a crisis, New Mexico broadcasters dedicate time, money and energy to their communities.
Every year, radio and television stations across the state also provide millions of dollars in free airtime to promote local fundraisers, school activities, local charities and other events, and these events, in turn have have raised millions of dollars to support those communities.
The New Mexico Broadcasters Foundation continues in this tradition by giving tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to New Mexico students attending New Mexico colleges and universities. For more information on the Foundation and those programs, please visit us online at www.nmbf.org. |
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Paula Maes, President and CEO
Paula Maes has been in broadcasting for the past 30 years beginning her career at KOB-FM while attending the University of New Mexico. After graduating from UNM, Maes joined KOAT-TV as a researcher for the News Department. She then became a producer for the 6PM and 10PM newscast. In 1981 she joined KOB-TV as Public Affairs Director. During this time Maes won an "EMMY" for her work on a project dealing with child sexual abuse, "When Touching Is a Crime". Paula later became Creative Services Director for KOB-TV.
After leaving KOB-TV Paula opened an advertising and public relations agency - Maes, Beimer and Dahl. In 1996, Paula joined the NMBA a Executive Director. She is married to Doug Baker, an attorney for the Modrall Law Firm and they have 4 sons, Michael, Evan, Joshua and Christopher.
Paula is also the President of the Albuquerque School Board. |
Beverly Allen, Associate Director
Beverly L. Allen, a long-time western U.S. public relations and advertising executive is the Media Relations Trainer. Allen brings 30 years of professional experience to the NMBA including television sales, account supervision for major New Mexico agencies, public relations and special events coordination nationally and internationally. Allen conducts Media Relations training throughout the state for law enforcement and other government agencies on a grant to the NMBA from the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Bureau. Training is also available for other groups.
Beverly was vice-president of a large regional firm specializing in public relations, automotive advertising and special event coordination for General Motors Buick and GMC Truck Divisions and dealer groups. While in Los Angeles she supervised the Official Car & Truck effort for the 1984 Olympics working closely with the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee and the US Olympic Committee.
Beverly began her media career in journalism while still in high school writing a weekly column on school events. Her first newspaper job was with The Grants Daily Beacon as a general news reporter and columnist. She served as Santa Fe Correspondent for The Albuquerque Tribune and was a general news reporter and weathercaster for KGGM-TV as well as creative director and weathercaster for Northern Television in Fairbanks, AK. Bev is married to Jack Allen, III, a retired officer from the Albuquerque Police Department. She is a member of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce DWI Task Force.
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Suzan Strong, Data Systems Manager
Suzan Strong comes to the NMBA as a web developer for Albuquerque-area small businesses and non-profit organizations. She has also spent the last several years developing websites and coordinating communications for many local schools. Her experience with HTML, PHP, MySQL and other databases adds a level of expertise to our staff as well as providing new web services for members.
Suzan is married to Greg Wickstrom (you might see him behind a camera at our events!) and has two children - Zac and Madie.
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Susan Wrons, Events Coordinator
As an event planner and grant coordinator, Susan Wrons, complements our office staff with her organizational skills. Susan manages our convention and basketball events, as well as the "Links for Education" Golf Tournament and the Legislative dinner. As a registered nurse, Susan also keeps our office staff exercising for a healthier lifestyle!
Susan is married to energy engineer Ralph Wrons and has three children - Leah, Evan and Joey. |
MaryAnn Morton, Programs Coordinator
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Tabitha Baker, Administrative Assistant
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| Contact the New Mexico Broadcasters Association at: |
2333 Wisconsin, NE (map)
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 881-4444
Fax (505) 881-5353
New Mexico Toll Free (800) 622-2414
or email our office staff
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