Background
Martinez, Jose Rafael was born on August 16, 1943 in Monte Vista, Colorado, United States. Son of Jose Delfino Martinez and Rose Madril Fennell.
Martinez, Jose Rafael was born on August 16, 1943 in Monte Vista, Colorado, United States. Son of Jose Delfino Martinez and Rose Madril Fennell.
Bachelor of Science Journalism, University Colorado, 1972.
News reporter KMGH-television, Denver, 1971—1973. Freelance journalist La Voz de Colorado, Focus, others, 1974—1977. Information officer City and County of Denver, 1977—1986.
Instructor University Colorado, Boulder, 1986—1999. Freelance writer, since 1995. Director writing workshop Frank Waters Foundation, Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, since 1995.
Literature judge Peter and Madeleine Martin Foundation, Taos, New Mexico, since 1996. Literature presentations/workshops Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos, 1996-1997. Literature judge Oregon Arts Council, Colorado Council on Arts, 1998.
Columnist Colorado Voices, Denver Post, 1999, 2004.
Sergeant United States Air Force, 1964-1968.
Married Fredrika Audrey McGraw, December 24, 1975. Children: Ashley Rose, Brian Thomas.