Journalism is a competitive field. But sometimes journalists have to come together for the bigger fight to preserve the First Amendment, and keep our work meaningful and relevant. Our chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists connects the region’s journalists, works for access to records and government officials, creates forums Read more…
If you’re already sick of politics, may we tempt with you an election that does not include any televised debates or even money and will wrap up in less than two months? It’s time to elect officers and board members for the Society of Professional Journalists Rio Grande Chapter. Your Read more…
SPJ Rio Grande Chapter Board Meeting May 21 2015 On the call: Andy Lyman (chair), Megan Kamerick, Michael Marcotte, Jeff Proctor, Marisa Demarco, Elva Osterreich, Matt Grubbs, Tom Johnson, Andrew Oxford, Rachel Sams Minutes from the previous meeting had already been approved and published Membership report from Rachel Sams ● Rachel Read more…
Rio Grande Chapter members, Now that the election buzz is dying down, it’s time to start thinking about your local SPJ board of directors. Comprised of six directors and five officers, the board works to improve the state of journalism in New Mexico through various panels and training programs. If Read more…
Fellow journalists, I think it’s safe to assume I wasn’t the only one riveted to Twitter last night, as many of New Mexico’s finest journalists covered the APD protest in Albuquerque last night. I’m going to avoid calling people out by name — only because I’ll inevitably miss folks — 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…