One in four children in the United States is an immigrant or the child of immigrants. They are the fastest growing group of American children, accounting for nearly the entire growth in the U.S. child population over the past two decades. The issues faced by immigrant children and their families Read more
We just wrapped up the chapter election – with top-notch candidates, super close races, and great voter turnout. (Almost 60 percent of the chapter’s SPJ members voted, which is amazing.) The 2014 board of directors will include: At-large members: Matt Grubs Andy Lyman Mike V. Marcotte Joey Peters Jeff Proctor Read more
Join your fellow journalists for a get-together on December 14, sponsored by the Rio Grande Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and New Mexico In Depth. Make new friends and professional connections at the M Five, located at 901 Avenida de Mesilla in Las Cruces, from 6:30 p.m. to Read more
The Rio Grande Chapter board of directors has decided this program should have a rolling deadline to better accommodate members and their deadlines. Check it out! — Everyone knows that the best reporting is on-the-ground reporting. But newsroom budgets are tight and editors who spring for mileage costs are becoming Read more
Join your fellow journalists to celebrate the holiday season! The Rio Grande Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is holding its annual holiday get-together at the ArtBar. Since it’s a members-only bar, please RSVP to laura.paskus@gmail.com so we can add you—and your 21-or-older guest(s)—to our guest list. When: Friday, Read more
Everyone knows that the best reporting is on-the-ground reporting. But newsroom budgets are tight and editors who spring for mileage costs are becoming increasingly rare. Fret no more. SPJ has got your back. By noon on December 6, send us your pitch (which should include a brief story description and Read more