J.P. Murrieta

J.P.'s reports can be seen weeknights on Eyewitness News 4 at 6 and 10 p.m. He also hosts New Mexico Gameday Friday nights at 10:30, the state's most-watched high school sports show.

Born and raised in Orange County, California, J.P. stayed in-state to attend Pepperdine University in Malibu where he received his bachelor's degree in Telecommunications.

J.P. pursued his career in broadcasting at KMBU radio where he was play-by-play announcer for Pepperdine University's men's basketball team while attending college. He also worked as sports director for the university's television station, TV3.

In 1993, J.P. joined the news department of KOBF-TV in Farmington as a general news reporter. His interest in sports led him to become instrumental in the development of the station's first sports department. Soon after, he became sports director for the station.

JPs journalistic contributions to sports have won him recognition in the broadcasting community. In 1995, he received an Associated Press Award for Best Sportscast. He also received honors for three half-hour shows on fly fishing, skiing, and golfing in the Four Corners area.

When he's not providing New Mexicans with the latest sports highlights, J.P. enjoys golfing, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife, Tyra, and their two sons.

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