In 1961 he began his professional career at the newspaper La Nueva España in Oviedo, while collaborating with diverse national publications.
Due to his initiative, 1996 saw the creation of literary magazine Clarín, one of the most important in this speciality, and recipient of the "Jovellanos" International Essay Award, one of the most prestigious Spanish-language prizes, which is granted annually since 1994.
He was given the keys to the city of Oviedo in 1995, having already been named Asturian Person of the Year by the local and regional newspaper, La Nueva España, in 1981.
[1] This award is conferred on rare occasions and has been bestowed on such public figures as the Prince of Asturias, scientists Severo Ochoa and Grande Covián and Sabino Fernández Campo, the Count of Latores.
He was also awarded a gold medal by the Veterinaries' Association of the Principality of Asturias, as well as the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Civil Guard with a white ribbon.