New Mexico Magazine Wins 18 IRMA Awards 2025

AMERICA’S OLDEST STATE MAGAZINE, New Mexico Magazine continued a 102-year tradition of excellence at the 45th annual International Regional Media Association (IRMA) Awards, taking home 18 honors at the September 26 ceremony in Calgary. New Mexico Magazine was also a finalist for Magazine of the Year, a title it took home in 2024.

For issues published in 2024, the magazine earned gold awards in Cover and Historic Feature. Silver medals include Overall Art Direction for John McCauley and Karin Eberhardt; Magazine Photographer of the Year for Tira Howard; and Magazine Writer of the Year for Molly Boyle.

Explore the full list of winners here:

New Mexico Magazine - September 2024 Cover

GOLD

Cover—Western Fashion

Magazine spread of "Our Town" by Molly Boyle.

GOLD

Historic Feature—"Our Town" by Molly Boyle

Magazine spread titled "True West." Left page features western-themed illustrations and text. Right page shows person in western attire, standing in rustic room with cowboy hats, boots, denim, and an American flag.

SILVER

Overall Art Direction—John McCauley and Karin Eberhardt

Magazine spread titled "You Have a Ghost Attached to You." Left page features text in red and black; right page shows a person in white holding flowers, standing in front of a small house.

SILVER

Magazine Writer of the Year—Molly Boyle

A young adult stands in a vintage clothing store, surrounded by racks of clothes and mannequins.

SILVER

Magazine Photographer of the Year—Tira Howard

Open magazine spread with "The Cult of Allsup's" title on the left in bold, retro style text. Right side shows a vibrant comic-style illustration of diverse people enthusiastically gathering at an Allsup's store, with a large woman eating a burrito in the foreground.

SILVER

General Feature—“The Cult of Allsup’s” by Molly Boyle

Open magazine spread with a large mineral rock on the left page, featuring colors like green, blue, and purple. The right page reads "UNLEASHING THE BEAST" in bold letters.

SILVER

Recreation Feature—“Unleashing the Beast” by Molly Boyle

Magazine spread featuring an article titled "Worth Every Last Drop." The right page shows a vibrant illustration of a person fishing in a river surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains.

SILVER

Public Issues—“Worth Every Last Drop” by Elizabeth Miller

Open magazine showing "Tacos of Enchantment" title on the left page. Right page features five tacos with lime wedges and two dipping sauces on a pink surface.

SILVER

Food Feature—“Tacos of Enchantment” by Molly Boyle, Lynn Cline, Candolin Cook, Ungelbah Dávila, Monika Dziamka, Steve Gleydura, Lanee Lee, Debra Levy Martinelli, Carmella Padilla, and Cielo Rodriguez, photographed by Tira Howard

Open magazine spread with an article titled "Power of the Pen." On the right, a man in a floral shirt sits in an office.

SILVER

Department—Originals

Collage of four scenes: two men with red headbands performing a ritual, two women with traditional clothing in colorful rooms, and a smiling woman holding flowers outside a house.

SILVER

Portrait Series—“A Deeply Practical Magic” by Kate Russell

A person in a red cowboy hat and vintage Western attire stands in a rustic room. Decor includes a skull wall mount, vintage flags, and Western boots.

SILVER

Single Photo—“True West” by Tira Howard

Magazine spread titled "You Have a Ghost Attached to You." Left page features text in red and black; right page shows a person in white holding flowers, standing in front of a small house.

BRONZE

Art & Culture Feature—“A Deeply Practical Magic” by Molly Boyle

Aerial view of terraced farmland on a magazine spread. The words "Growing Lessons" are prominently displayed.

BRONZE

Nature and Environment Feature—“Growing Lessons” by Kate Nelson

Open magazine shows "Lights, Camera, New Mexico!" in bold text. Right page features a person in a blue jacket standing outdoors, against a clear sky.

BRONZE

Editorial Package—“Lights, Camera, New Mexico!” by Michael Abatemarco, Jaima Chevalier, Lynn Cline, Candolin Cook, Jennifer Levin, and Jennifer C. Olson, photographed by Tira Howard

Magazine spread with "Soak Up Summer" in bold text on the left. Right features a vibrant illustration of a sunny park scene with people cycling, picnicking, and a mountain backdrop.