The NMPAS Board of Directors regrets the comments made about the Founders in the Santa Fe New Mexican’s Pasatiempo article, “The Giving Season,” dated December 5th by Mark Tiarks, that may have undermined the Founder’s integrity and professional status in the music community. The article was not authorized by the Board and the content was published without its knowledge. The NMPAS Board always strives to uphold its values of respect and support to all the performing artists, while maintaining a deep appreciation to the Founders of NMPAS.