New Mexico Radio Legend Art Ortega of Albuquerque passed away on Thanksgiving Day of what I was told, a heart attack. Art is a Radio Legend, having blessed New Mexico radio listeners for years with his wit and wisdom. I worked with Art when I was Manager of KNML the Sports Animal and KOB FM in Albuquerque. Art worked for Citadel Communications in Albuquerque and 770 KOB in various capacities. I also worked with Art’s wife, Lynda, at Citadel and ask that you pray for her and the entire family at this time. Art was a mentor for many radio broadcasters and lent his talents of media relations to many
charities in New Mexico over the years. Now he is in the ultimate Hall Of Fame, Heaven! For information on funeral services click here: https://www.frenchfunerals.com/obituaries/Art-Ortega/
Shain and I both worked with Art at Citadel when we were teenagers. He always treated us like we were important, even though we were just promotions assistants and Shain a board op. (You can imagine that most of the talent did not respect us at all). I use to always try to sign up for remotes where he was the talent because I enjoyed talking with him very much. I was told of his death yesterday and am definitely praying for his family and friends.
Maria, Thanks for those words about Art! I remember Shain as a board opp and he also helped out Mike in engineering. By the way how are your folks? I have not heard from them in ages! Does your Dad still Pastor?
I’ll send you a message on Facebook Dewey. Thanks for asking!