The 38th Annual New Mexico Music Awards banquet and show was held at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque on June 1st, 2025. There were performances by Costley and Crooze, Santa Fe’s Christina Gomez, Felix “Gato” Peralta, country artist Eryn Bent, Sheila Eden and Illumina A.D. and the R&B party band, Lo Phat. All of our performers were award winners as well.
The Red Carpet event hosted by NMMA producer Lynn Marie Rusaw and Hip Hop artist G Precious was a huge hit.
The New Mexico Music Awards presented recognized the best in New Mexico music in 42 categories, awarding trophies for best in country, jazz, indie rock, rap, hip hop and as well as the coveted Norman Petty Producer’s Award and the Best Album of the year.
We were honored to present the Eric Larson Lifetime Achievement Award to the family of the late Juan Velasco and to his friend and compatriot, Shawn Mondragon a/k/a Chaz Malibu.
For a complete list of winners, go to https://www.newmexicomusicawards.com/2025-new-mexico-music-award-winners/
The New Mexico Music Awards are sponsored by Quickbeam Systems, Guitar Center of Albuquerque, Rich Ford, Jason’s Music Publishing, The Candyman of Santa Fe, High Fidelity Mastering, Grandma’s Music and Sound, Listen!NM, Two Pups Boutique, and Moonlight Talent Management.