Albuquerque Press Women

As New Mexico celebrates its centennial anniversary of statehood, it is well to remember that statehood did not come easily for our nation’s 47th state.  Albuquerque Press Women will host a lively talk by historian Richard Melzer on Thursday, June 14 at 11:45 a.m. at the MCM Elegante, 2020 Menaul NE.  The luncheon meting will be co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico. Melzer will describe the 62-year struggle, focusing on 5 main obstacles to achieving this coveted goal. He uses political cartoons from the early 20th century to illustrate New Mexico’s political problems and eventual success in 1912. Melzer is originally from Teddy Roosevelt’s hometown of Oyster Bay, New York. He has lived in New Mexico since 1973.  Melzer has taught history at the University of New Mexico’s Valencia Campus since 1979. He is the author, co-author, or editor of 15 books as well as over a hundred articles and chapters about New Mexico history. The lunch will be $15.  Reservations can be made by calling 720-7821 or emailing presswomen@yahoo.com  NOTE: Persons who have luncheon reservations and who do not attend will be billed unless we are notified by 10 a.m. on the day of

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Albuquerque Press Women will hear about the model UN program at La Cueva High School on Monday, April 9, 2012 at 11:45 a.m. at the MCM Elegante Hotel, 2020 Menaul NE.  Greg Shaw, sponsor of the Model UN program teaches Contemporary Issues in the Gifted Program at La Cueva.  He has a Ph.D. in Applied Physiology with a background in research. Shaw and members of the Model UN Team will speak about their program. The Model UN is a student-centered program that makes use of United Nations simulations.  Students role-play ambassadors and delegates to debate, negotiate, and write resolutions on diverse topics such as: the establishment of a definition for private military contractors, the construction of a constitution for post-revolutionary Libya, or, addressing current global problems such as human trafficking, or even, the promotion of maternal health and/or literacy. The cost of the lunch is $15 for members and $21 for non-members.  Anyone is welcome, but reservations must be made in advance by emailing presswomen@yahoo.com    

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New Mexico Press Women are preparing for the annual conference, scheduled in Santa Fe for the first weekend in May.  The conference schedule is listed below.  If you are interested in attending, please visit the NM Press Women webpage. Pre-conference Activities FRIDAY, May 4 4:40 p.m.  Travel to downtown Santa Fe. Assemble in lobby for shuttle van downtown or travel downtown in your own car.  (Please indicate participation on registration form.) 5-7 p.m.  Gallery Art Walk/New Mexico History Museum/New Mexico Museum of Fine Art/Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Take a stroll to art galleries on Palace and Lincoln avenues.  Free admission to the museums on Friday night. 7-9 p.m.  Dinner with a Local. Groups will meet at their chosen restaurant downtown. Each group will be led by a local member.  (Please indicate participation on registration form.) Participants will pay for dinner that night. Options include San Francisco Bar & Grill, Il Piatto, La Plazuela at La Fonda and Tia’s Cocina. 9:15 p.m. Return to the Hotel. Shuttle van and carpools leave downtown. (Please indicate participation on registration form.) SATURDAY, May 5 Conference Day 8-9 a.m. Breakfast Buffet/Registration Desk Opens. 8:30-10 a.m. NMPW Membership Meeting. Participate in the annual state membership meeting of

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Three outstanding New Mexico women writers will be honored for their work in children’s literature on Saturday, April 9, at 12:15 p.m. at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces. The 2011 Zia Book Award recognizes Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw for “My Travelin’ Eye” in first place, Jennifer Cervantes for “Tortilla Sun” in second place, and Karen Taschek for “Hanging with Bats: Ecobats, Vampires, and Movie Stars” in third place. The award is presented by New Mexico Press Women. The winning writers will read and sign books at an award luncheon during NMPW’s annual conference, “Come see the stars in Las Cruces,” newmexicopresswomen.org/conference. In “My Travelin’ Eye,” Jenny Sue’s eyes are different from other people’s eyes. Her right eye looks in one direction, while her left eye sometimes wanders. Jenny Sue has a travelin’, lazy eye. Although it makes her different, it also helps her see the world in a special way. Kostecki-Shaw is a freelance illustrator. She studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and The Illustration Academy. This is her first picture book. She lives in Northern New Mexico with her husband, Patrick. “Tortilla Sun” is the story of 12 year old Izzy from California who must spend the summer

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