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Buddy Abeyta, Vice Chair

Music Commission Vice Chair, Juan C. “Buddy” Abeyta

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Buddy Abeyta, with his brother Amado Abeyta are founding members of Sol Fire and 7th generation New Mexicans. They are known for their original music, a unique sound that fuses rock with pop, R&B and Latin influences. The sons of local music legend Chris Abeyta, a mainstay of the Santa Fe music scene, they plan to keep the flame burning for many generations to come.

After playing in local bands for many years on the Santa Fe scene, including Buddy & The Lush, the brothers formed Sol Fire in 2002. Two years later, they entered the studio and released their debut album, “Self Titled.”

Since then, Sol Fire has become a household name in Santa Fe and New Mexico.

In the summer of 2006, Sol Fire released their second studio album, “Third Floor Serenade.” The buzz around their second release took Sol Fire to new heights when they were chosen as only one of three bands to be showcased in the New Mexico Lottery Powerball commercials and ad campaigns. They were also the only band chosen to produce two commercials, one in English and one in Spanish, proving that their music can reach a diverse audience.

In 2007, their original song, “She’s Got,” was chosen for the national compilation album “The After After Party” sponsored by McDonald’s and Coca-Cola. Sol Fire also co-wrote and produced music for United Way of Central New Mexico’s ad campaign. In addition, many of their songs have been used in ads for the City of Santa Fe, local films, and national streaming playlists.

Sol Fire has also been honored with many other great opportunities, including opening for Ozomatli, English Beat (who are some of the brothers’ personal heroes), Yerba Buena, The Iguanas, Groupo Fantasma, Paul Rodriguez, Quetzal, and Los Lobos.

Ten days before the 2008 election, Sol Fire sang the national anthem and performed an acoustic set before George Lopez and then Presidential candidate Barack Obama who spoke at a rally in Albuquerque, N.M., with over 45,000 people in attendance. They have also opened speaking engagements for Former President Bill Clinton on two different occasions.

Their original sound has taken the band to a variety of venues, such as performing the National Anthem at the University of New Mexico Pit, The John Steinbeck Center, St. Mary’s University, Tingley Coliseum, headlining the Santa Fe Fiesta’s street dance, and headlining the burning of Zozobra multiple times with crowds of 40,000 plus. They are a mainstay for the tree lighting on the Santa Fe Plaza, the 4th of July, and play up to 150 shows a year as a duo and band.

Being able to share their music with so many different people has been Sol Fire’s greatest honor. Through the success that they have gained in New Mexico, the brothers of Sol Fire have proven their dedication to their music by self-producing all of their albums. Their latest EP was released last year and is getting airplay on several local radio stations. The EP’s first single is “Sophies Song.” An ode to his daughter and Autism Awareness. The full album will be released in early 2021 via all major streaming services as well as vinyl.

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April 12, 2022 Meeting of the New Mexico Music Commission

STATE OF NEW MEXICO
MUSIC COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday 12 April 2022
1:00 p.m.

The New Mexico Music Commission will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 1:00pm. In light of the Governor’s Executive Order 2020‐004, declaring a state of public health emergency and directing agencies to take necessary precautions to mitigate the transmission of COVID‐19, the Arts Commission has decided to hold the April 12, 2022 meeting via videoconference. The meeting is open to the public.

Please contact Cynthia Gonzales at CynthiaR.Gonzales@state.nm.us or phone at (505) 827‐6490 for the link to the Zoom webinar. You may participate with a computer or by phone.

If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified signed language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, or both please contact New Mexico Arts at (505) 827‐6490 or statewide at (800) 879‐4278 or via email at CynthiaR.Gonzales@state.nm.us at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and meeting minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact New Mexico Arts if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

A copy of the meeting agenda is available at https://nmdca.net/archives/governance/2022/nmmc.2022.04.12.pdf . Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Copies of the agenda may be obtained at http://nmarts.org/ or http://www.NMculture.org or by contacting Cynthia Gonzales at CynthiaR.Gonzales@state.nm.us or phone at (505) 827‐6490.

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Regular Meeting 12 October 2021

State of New Mexico
Music Commission
Regular Meeting

12 October 2021
1:00pm
via Zoom

AGENDA

I. Call to order : Chair Medina

II. Roll Call and Introductions : Secretary Abeyta

III. Consider approving the agenda : ACTION by roll call vote

IV. Consider approving 13 July 2021 minutes : ACTION by roll call vote

V. Administrative reports

A. Department of Cultural Affairs : Jane Egan, Special Assistant to Secretary Garcia y Griego

B. New Mexico Arts : Michelle Laflamme-Childs, NMA Executive Director

C. New Mexico Arts Commission : Nancy Cooper, Arts Commissioner and NMMC Liaison

D. New Mexico Music Commission : Carlos Medina, NMMC Chair

VI. Committee reports

A.  Development : Commissioner Frouge, Chair

B.  Education : Commissioner Seifert, Chair

C.  Production : Commissioner Abeyta, Chair

VII. Rural County Outreach reports

A. Commissioner Abeyta : Mora | San Juan

B. Commissioner Anderson : Hildago | Rio Arriba

C. Commissioner Diaz : Harding | Luna

D. Commissioner Frouge : Colfax | Taos

E. Commissioner Langerman : Sierra | Socorro

F. Commissioner Lee : DeBaca | Union

G. Commissioner McCarroll : Eddy | Los Alamos

H. Commissioner Medina : San Miguel | Quay

I. Commissioner Nava : Cibola | Guadalupe

J. Commissioner Ponce : Chaves | Lea

K. Commissioner Rogers : Doña Ana | Otero

L. Commissioner Seifert : Curry | Roosevelt

M. Commissioner Swapp : Catron | Grant

N. Commissioner Whitney : Torrance

O. Commissioner : Lincoln | McKinley | Valencia

VIII. COVID-19 Vaccination PSA reports : Medina

A. Webpage

B. YouTube playlist

IX. Revision of Commission Bylaws : Chris Moander, Assistant Attorney General

A. Penultimate NMMC Bylaws

X. Introduction of GCA Conflict of Interest Forms : AAG Moander

A. General Disclosure

B. Ad hoc Gig/Event Disclosure

XI. Foundation update : David Schwartz, President New Mexico Music Commission Foundation

XII. Adjournment : Medina

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Strategic Planning Committee

State of New Mexico
Music Commission

Strategic Planning Committee

Formation

Article VIII of the New Mexico Music Commission’s bylaws and rules of procedure, as provided by 2011 NMSA 1978 18-16-1 through 18-16-4 The Music Commission Act, dictates the formation of committees from time to time, as it deems appropriate.

Duties

The Development Committee shall assume responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Review : commission statute, bylaws, duties, mission, vision, key documents, previous strategic plans and meeting notes.
  • Establish : A timeline of execution and delivery for the commission’s new strategic plan.
  • Create : a vision statement, strategic goals, strategies, steps, and performance goals; forms to assist the commission in execution of the plan, such as: action plan, planning process, strategic analysis data, committee members, workplaces, budget planning, financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation of plan, status updates; compose an executive summary which includes the commission’s history, mission, and duties; format the strategic plan document, including cover, quotes, facts, images, table of contents, and appendices.
  • Propose : a logical and realistic staffing, operational, and programming commission budget based on the new strategic plan.
  • Seek Input : from Music Commissioners, New Mexico Arts Staff, Department of Cultural Affairs Executive Staff and General Counsel, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, and the Public during the development of the new strategic plan.
  • Facilitate : the commission’s rollout of the new strategic plan.
  • Document : progress/completion of objectives.
  • Additional Duties : that may arise throughout the course of Commission business and/or may be requested by the Chair.

Members

Officer Responsibilities

Meetings

Coming soon

Tools

  • When Is Good simplifies scheduling meetings
  • Padlet assists with brainstorming and information gathering

Reporting

The Committee Chair and Secretary shall:

  • Create an Agenda for each committee meeting
  • Record Meeting Notes at each committee meeting
  • Deliver monthly Status Updates to the Executive Committee
  • Deliver quarterly Executive Summary reports at each public Commission meeting
  • Submit the above documents to Administrator Goodrich in a timely manner, to be archived at the bottom of this page

Reporting Templates

Meeting Agendas

  • 2021 : coming soon

Meeting Notes

  • 2021 : coming soon

Status Updates

  • coming soon

Executive Summaries

  • coming soon

Key Documents

  • coming soon
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Regular Meeting 13 July 2021

State of New Mexico
Music Commission
Regular Meeting

13 July 2021
1:00pm
via Zoom

AGENDA

I. Call to order : Carlos Medina, Music Commission Chair

II. Introduction of newly-appointed Music Commissioner : Sara Diaz of Santa Fe

III. Roll Call

IV. Introductions : Commissioners and Invited Speakers

V. Consider approving the agenda : ACTION by roll call vote

VI. Consider approving 13 April 2021 minutes : ACTION by roll call vote

VII. Executive update

a. Department of Cultural Affairs : Jane Egan, Special Assistant to Secretary Garcia y Griego

b. New Mexico Arts : Michelle Laflamme-Childs, NMA Executive Director

c. New Mexico Arts Commission : Nancy Cooper, Arts Commissioner and NMMC Liaison

d. New Mexico Music Commission : Carlos Medina, NMMC Chair and Executive Committee Chair

VIII. Committee update

a.  Development : Commissioner Tom Frouge, Development Committee Chair

b.  Education : Commissioner Dustin Seifert, Education Outreach Committee Chair

i. Student Musician Spotlight update

ii. Education Outreach Committee program proposal

c.  Production : Commissioner Buddy Abeyta, Production Committee Chair

i. Art2Art update for Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties

IX. Rural County Outreach update ~ 2 gratis service projects per county during 2021

a. Commissioner Buddy Abeyta : Mora | San Juan

b. Commissioner Jir Anderson : Hildago | Rio Arriba

c. Commissioner Sara Diaz : Harding | Luna

d. Commissioner Tom Frouge : Colfax | Taos

e. Commissioner Keith Langerman : Sierra | Socorro

f. Commissioner Derrick Lee : DeBaca | Union

g. Commissioner Busy McCarroll : Eddy | Los Alamos

h. Commissioner Carlos Medina : San Miguel | Quay

i. Commissioner D’Santi Nava : Cibola | Guadalupe

j. Commissioner Jose Ponce : Chaves | Lea

k. Commissioner Jennifer Rogers : Doña Ana | Otero

l. Commissioner Dustin Seifert : Curry | Roosevelt

m. Commissioner Neil Swapp : Catron | Grant ~ Silver HS Brass Master Class March 2021

n. Commissioner Tracey Whitney : Torrance

o. Commissioner Zenobia : Lincoln | McKinley | Valencia

X. Formation of ad hoc Strategic Planning committee : Commissioner Diaz, Chair

XI. Foundation update : Phil Moon, Director New Mexico Music Commission Foundation

XII. Adjournment : Medina

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