Jose Antonio Ponce

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Our interview on 1490 AM KRUI-The Mountain in Ruidoso will air at noon today and features music from some of our 2023 New Mexico Music Award winners. Listen in live or online at 1490 AM KRUI The Mountain /

Episode 10 of The Music of My Life is now live on Kindle Vella. /The-Music-of-My-Life/dp/B0CGQXS2CT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24BO0RIG3P0DH&keywords=the%20music%20of%20my%20life%20jose%20antonio%20ponce&qid=1698897339&s=digital-text&sprefix=the%20music%20of%20my%20life%20jose%20antonio%20ponce%2Cdigital-text%2C155&sr=1-1&fbclid=IwAR2cqWSyGphDn2mpCZa_FYIZmjNii87UyBr86_VgbTSD4DD34s_eD30OWZA

My 9/11 was a day of tragedy and triumph. /todays-essay/

This is a one off story that just sort of fell out of me. It’s not based on anything or anyone in particular. No moral, really. It’s just one of those things that I think probably happens sometimes. /todays-short-story/

Reminiscing about one of the great moments in my life with one of the greatest American songwriters of all time. /todays-essay/

The NMMA wishes a Happy Birthday to Alta Vista Records CEO Herman Martinez Jr. pictured here with his late father Herman Martinez Sr. who founded Alta Vista 55 years ago. Junior has done a marvelous job continuing his father's legacy.

A stylish Steve O'Neil and vocalist Andrew Cooper accept the Best Cover Song award at the 2023 New Mexico Music Awards. Photography by John Carr.

Perennial NMMA winner, producer John Wall. Photography by John Carr.

Donny Tesso and Lee Taylor perform Tesso's jazz and R&B nominated song "Chasing Dreams" to open the 36th annual New Mexico Music Awards. Photography by John Carr.

Album of the Year winner Susan Hyde Holmes accepting her award at the 2023 New Mexico Music Awards. Photography by John Carr.

2023 Country Album winner Rich Rajacich and Norman Petty Producer Award winner Jono Manson perform at the 36th annual New Mexico Music Awards. Photography by John Carr.