R.I.P.: Scott Hoffman, Former Farmington NM Radio Personality

Scott Hoffman

Longtime New Mexico radio personality Scott Hoffmann, also known as Adam Savage, passed away peacefully at his home in Farmington, Tuesday, Oct. 26, after dealing with years of declining health, according to family and loved ones. 

Hoffmann was 56 years old, reports The Daily Times.

Hoffmann, who worked in radio more than 35 years, was born in Dubuque, Iowa and arrived on the Farmington radio scene in 1993 after having previously worked at stations in the Midwest, primarily in Wisconsin.

Hoffmann worked as program director and on-air talent for classic rock, active rock and adult hit music stations, including 96.9 FM KDAG and 92.9 FM KRWN. 

Former operations manager of KDAG Dan Kelley recalled hiring Hoffmann away from KRWN in 2001 after a very public and months-long battle over ratings on the radio dial.

"It was a war between the stations, but it was also because I respected his talent so much," Kelley said this week. "He was the big catch for us and to get him to come to our station was a huge move."

Hoffmann spent nearly 20 years on KDAG, working for both Clear Channel Radio and iHeartMedia before corporate layoffs forced his midday show off the air on Jan. 14, 2020.

In addition to his on-air roles, Hoffmann also was instrumental in the creation and implementation of live charitable events, including the annual T's for Turkeys event, a collaborative project between iHeartMedia stations and the local chapter of the Salvation Army.