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Ryan Lowery

Ryan Lowery is President of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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The Why of It: Sunshine laws are for everyone, not just journalists

Journalists write and talk a lot about transparency, about things said and done during public meetings, and about government agencies that refuse to provide the public with documents or information. Why do we care so much about these things? In short: Because an informed citizenry is paramount to a thriving Read more…

By Ryan Lowery, 4 yearsMarch 14, 2021 ago
Jobs & Gigs

PRO Act has unintended consequences for freelance reporters

At its core, the PRO Act is a labor reform bill. The key idea is to help Uber and Lyft drivers, and other gig economy workers. As good as that sounds, it can also take away a freelancer’s choice to freelance.

By Ryan Lowery, 4 yearsMarch 11, 2021 ago
Training

Tips for reducing stress as you cover COVID-19

Two weeks ago, I was a criminal justice reporter covering enterprise and investigative stories for the Las Vegas Optic. Now, like many of you, I find myself covering the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Lowery, 5 yearsMarch 25, 2020 ago
Events Media law Training

Free training on New Mexico’s open records law

Join us at the Main Library in downtown Albuquerque on Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By Ryan Lowery, 5 yearsJanuary 2, 2020 ago

What do you need from SPJ?

Journalists in New Mexico and West Texas: The SPJ Rio Grande Chapter exists to support you. What help do you need to do your job well? Email us at spjriogrande@gmail.com and give us feedback. Also, send job postings and announcements to that same email address.

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