An author, athlete, artist, and motivational speaker declared to be a state treasure by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Mendoza's work has touched millions of lives through a rigorous gallery show career and numerous appearances.

The PBS documentaries The George Mendoza Story, narrated by Robert Duvall (1989); and more recently Vision of the Soul — The George Mendoza Story (2006) chronicle this accomplished man's life despite his blindness from macular degeneration as a teen. William Buchanan's book, "Running toward the Light" chronicled Mendoza's vision loss.

Mendoza has written three books: A Vision of Courage, The Spirit Man Trilogy, and Cup of All Good Things.