Benito Aragon is co-founder of New Mexico Mercury and was born and raised in Albuquerque’s North Valley.  He received his B.A. in cultural anthropology from the University of New Mexico and Master’s in mass communication with a specialization in documentary film production from the University of Florida. He co-produced the award winning documentary, Seasoned Veteran: Journey of a Winter Soldier about Scott Camil, which was added to the DVD release of the film Wintersoldier.