By David L. Brown, VP-Communications Well, here we go — today we hope to take the chapter website to the next level of multi-media. Tonight, beginning at 5:30, we plan (crosses fingers behind back) to livestream the “Ethics in Media” townhall event being sponsored by our chapter with the support Read more
By Betsy Model, President The chapter’s delighted to welcome yet another member from Northern New Mexico into the membership. Melody Elwell Romancito has worked in computer technology and journalism since 1984. She moved to Taos, New Mexico in 1986 and started working for the local paper, The Taos News, the Read more
By Betsy Model, President North American journalists covering trauma-related issues can enter the Dart Awards. The deadline is January 25, 2011, and entries must have been published between January 1 and December 31, 2010. The Dart Awards recognize journalism that contributes to the public understanding of trauma. Entries should portray Read more
By Betsy Model, President In a day, age and economy where some reputable, traditional media are folding even as other, specialty-voice outlets become the “last man standing” source for news distribution, are ethics in journalism relevant – or even possible – to the consumer of that news? The Society of Read more
By Betsy Model, President The Las Vegas Optic is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Managing Editor. The Optic is a tri-weekly community newspaper located in “the original” Las Vegas in New Mexico, approximately 65 miles east of Santa Fe. The newspaper has circulation of about 4,200 and publishes Read more
By Betsy Model, President Do you know a great copy editor? You can encourage great copy editing by nominating someone – including yourself – for the Robinson Prize. Each year the American Copy Editors Society honors one copy editor whose work demonstrates exceptional effectiveness. The contest is open to all Read more