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IN ITS 103RD YEAR OPERATING as the nation’s first state magazine, New Mexico Magazine earned 18 honors at the International Regional Media Association (IRMA) Awards held in Calgary, Alberta, on September 18. The magazine’s haul for issues published in 2025 includes finalist status as Magazine of the Year for the second year running.
Editor in chief Steve Gleydura says the awards show “an incredible recognition of the talent, creativity, and hard work that goes into every issue of New Mexico Magazine. Everyone on our team is committed to telling the stories of New Mexico in ways that inform, inspire, and celebrate this enchanting state.” He adds, “The awards are a fitting tribute to the leadership of CEO/Publisher Edward Graves as he wraps up a decorated career in publishing.” Graves is stepping into retirement this fall after taking the helm as CEO/publisher of the magazine in 2020.
For magazines with circulations of 35,000 or more, New Mexico Magazine netted Gold awards in several categories, including General Feature, Reader Service, Brand Innovation, and Newsletter (sign up for the free weekly newsletter at nmmag.us/newsletter). Silver medalists include John McCauley and Karin Eberhardt for Art Direction and Cover, and Molly Boyle for Travel, Recreation, and Art and Culture feature-writing categories. The magazine team placed in most categories, winning a number of Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Merit awards in writing, design, editorial, and photography.
Dive into the list of award winners here: