Our Mission To recognize excellence in recorded music produced within the state of New Mexico through an annual awards program, elevating the quality of music produced within the state . This program provides encouragement to those working within the music industry in the state of New Mexico while allowing songwriters,…
In 2024-25, the Eric Larson Endowment presented a $2000.00 grant to Sam Martinez, a music major at at the University of New Mexico. Sam was born and raised in New Mexico and was inspired by his family’s musical abilities. Sam is finishes his degree in Cello Performance in 2025. He is also teaching privately and is planning on going on to work professionally in an orchestra or quartet, pursuing a career in classical music. This scholarship will leave Sam debt free and make it easier for him to move forward with his career goals.
We are again asking our music community to donate to the Eric Larson Endowment at UNM. Our 38 for 38 Campaign asks that you give $38.00 for the 38 years that the New Mexico Music Awards have been in existence. Our goal it to raise $40,000.00 more to bring our endowment to over $100,000.00, enough to offer a much larger scholarship. To donate online, go to https://www.unmfund.org/fund/eric-larson/ and make a donation in any amount. You can also send a check or money order to: Eric Larson Music Endowment UNM Foundation 700 Lomas NE Two Woodward Center Albuquerque, NM 87102 For more about the UNM Foundation, go to https://www.unmfund.org/about/ All donations are tax deductible.
38th Annual New Mexico Music Awards
A look at this year's awards show. Images by J Carr Photography
38th Annual New Mexico Music Awards
Some of this year's performances and special moments. More to come.
2025 NMMA Gallery
Some of the winners and performers from this year
Eric Larson Endowment at UNM
Honoring the New Mexico Music Awards co-founder
Eric Larson Endowment at UNM
The Eric Larson Endowment awarded a $2000.00 scholarship to UNM student Sam Martinez, a music major at the University of…
