SPJ Board Statements
An Open Letter to the Public
Attacks against journalists – or any peacefully assembled members of the public – are unacceptable, unconstitutional, and are a threat to the democratic foundations of our society.
Statements
Response to the ouster of a KRQE reporter from a NM Senate hearing
KRQE journalist Rachel Knapp was doing her job of reporting public information about public legislative proceedings when she was kicked out of a Senate committee meeting on Feb. 8. SPJ Rio Grande strongly believes all legislative proceedings must be open to the public, including the news media.
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SPJ Rio Grande board opposes new attacks on transparency
It’s among the worst traditions in New Mexico politics: The annual parade of proposed legislation that would hinder public access to the workings of state government.
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Statement on efforts to restrict journalists’ access to a public meeting
Efforts to restrict public access to the workings of government by hindering journalists are unacceptable.
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Statement on AG response to complaint about Spaceport records
The Rio Grande Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists applauds the decision by the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office that the New Mexico Spaceport Authority violated the Inspection of Public Records Act.
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Statement On Aslyum For Emilio Gutiérrez Soto
Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto was denied asylum in the United States last week after nearly a decade of living in New Mexico.