By Betsy Model, President-elect WORKSHOP/FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: SUPERFUND RESEARCH AND SCIENCE AND IMPACTS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS Metcalf Institute and Brown University Superfund Research Program will offer a two-day Science Seminar for Journalists, March 31-April 1, 2010, on the Science and Impacts of Toxic Chemicals. With growing public awareness of toxic exposures Read more
Andy Jones at the Rio Rancho Observer is still looking for a staff writer. This is good entry level job to gain experience doing real journalism, covering city hall, police and other local beats. Details are on our Jobs & Gigs page, here.
By Betsy Model, President-elect Established in 2005 and considered one of the most prestigious awards given for environmental journalism, the Grantham Prize for Excellence in Reporting is celebrating its fifth year and calling for entries. The Metcalf Institute at the University of Rhode Island is inviting all Society of Professional Read more
By Betsy Model, President-elect You know, a funny thing happens when a snappy journalist who’s good with words is asked to write their own bio! Julie Ann Grimm stepped in and volunteered a month or so ago as our chapter’s interim Treasurer and now it’s official; Julie Ann was elected Read more
By Betsy Model, President Elect Diversity – in people, in media type and in New Mexico locale – is part of what the SPJ New Mexico chapter is striving for and we’re thrilled to not only welcome a new member but one from radio broadcasting. A well-known voice in the Read more
By John Ensslin, Region 9 Director Dear New Mexico SPJ members, I’m happy to report that the first election of our newly revived New Mexico chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has been completed. Here are the results. Betsy Model will be president of the new chapter. David L. Read more