The National Federation of Press Women announced that its New Mexico affiliate had 24 winners in the 2013 national contest. They are: Rudolfo Anaya, first, children’s books, fiction, for “How Hollyhocks Came to New Mexico,” Rio Grande Books Lyn Bleiler, Honorable Mention, in Specialty Articles, Environmental, for stories in “EcoSource Guide to Sustainability“ Sherri Burr, 2nd, talk show, and 3rd, television interview, both on UPublic TV Margaret Cheasebro, first, Specialty Articles, Education; 2nd, Specialty Articles, Sports; and honorable mention, Specialty Articles, Business, all for stories in “Majestic Living” Kathryn Córdova, third, Newsletters, for Taos Historic Museums; and Honorable Mention, community relations campaign Merilee Dannemann, second, personal blog Sari Krosinski, Carolyn Gonzales and Jana Fothergill, first, magapapers, “UNM Today” Melody Groves, second, website videos Loretta Hall, Honorable Mention, speeches Leota Harriman, third, photo essay, “The Independent” Lisa Hase-Jackson, Honorable Mention, poem Maggie Macnab, first, nonfiction general, for “Design by Nature”, New Riders Press James McClure and Ezequiel Ortiz, first, nonfiction biography, for “Don Jose, An American Soldier,” Sunstone Press Slim Randles, first, nonfiction humor, for “Home Country,” Rio Grande Books Sherry Robinson, first, continuing coverage, and second, Specialty Articles, politics, for stories in the “Gallup Independent“ Bud Russo, second, Specialty Articles, Travel, [...]
Anne Hillerman to Discuss New Book with Albuquerque Press Women
Albuquerque Press Women will welcome Anne Hillerman at their June 10 luncheon. The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. at the MCM Eleganté, 2020 Menaul NE. Hillerman will discuss her debut novel, “Spider Woman’s Daughter,” a mystery set in the Southwest. The book follows the adventures of Jim Chee, Joe Leaphorn and Bernadette Manuelito, characters made famous by her father Tony Hillerman. In addition to the novel, Hillerman has written “Santa Fe Flavors: Best Restaurants and Recipes,” “The Insider’s Guide to Santa Fe,” “Children’s Guide to Santa Fe,” Done in the Sun,” “Ride the Wind: USA to Africa,” and “Gardens of Santa Fe.” Hillerman has also just completed a project with her husband, photographer Don Strel for the University of New Mexico Press. The press is preparing to reissue Tony Hillerman’s book of non-fiction essays, “The Great Taos Bank Robbery.” She provided an introduction on the adventure of growing up as one of Hillerman’s six children. To make reservations for the luncheon, please call (505) 720-7821 or email presswomen@yahoo.com before June 6, 2013. Please let us know if a special meal is required. Cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and $21 for non-members.
Book on “Turning Points in Women’s Lives” Subject of May APW Luncheon
Please join the Albuquerque Press Women on May 13 at 11:45 a.m. for lunch and a discussion of how two local authors research and compiled a book on the lives of local women. The book “Turning Points in Women’s Lives” is a compilation of 41 stories by women, born in the early 20th century and now living at La Vida Llena, a retirement community in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Researched and compiled by Susan Cho and Shirley Patterson, the book allows the women to explain how she was influenced by people or events that played a significant role in her life and gave direction to who she became. Each woman survived, persevered and came to terms with her one life in her own unique way. This book is marked by extraordinary diversity: geographic — born in every corner of the United States; demographic – some from large cities, others from farming communities; socioeconomic – from comfortable middle-class homes, others affected by the Great Depression; cultural – Caucasian, Native American, Hispanic, European. The historical context of the times – World War II, the 1950s and ‘60s, the sexual revolution, the electronic age — influenced the direction and opportunities open to these 70, 80 [...]
NM Press Women 2013 Contest Winners
The results of the 2013 New Mexico Press Women Communications Contest were announced at the convention on April 27, 2013. Carol Kreis received the Communicator of Achievement Award. 1A, News story HM, Leota Harriman, “Sheriff defuses shooter who made bomb threat,” The Independent 2, Continuing Coverage or Unfolding News 1st, Sherry Robinson, “Witnesses testify in Mendoza,” and others, Gallup Independent 2nd, Rosalie Rayburn, “End for Mariposa?” and others, Albuquerque Journal 3rd , Leota Harriman, “Is Torrance County gunning for SASS?” The Independent 5 Special Series 1st Kate Nash, “Century of Statehood,” Santa Fe New Mexican 2nd, Sherry Robinson, “RMCH struggles to survive,” and others, Gallup Independent 3rd, Martin Willes, “Starry Messenger,” The Independent HM, Rose Marie Kern, “History of Air Traffic Control,” Atlantic Flyer Magazine 7A Editorial and Opinion 1st Sam Moorman, “City Has Blind Eye for Good Planning,” Albuquerque Journal 2nd and 3rd, Leota Harriman, editorials, The Independent HM, Loretta Hall, guest column, “Support Our Spaceport,” Socorro Defensor Chieftain 8A Feature story, print 1st, Leota Harriman, “Goddess Girls Magazine,” The Independent 2nd, Carolyn Gonzales, “El Mezquite Golf Tournament Benefits UNM Students,” UNM Today 3rd, Sharon Niederman, “Little Town Dreams Big,” Trinidad Times Independent 8B Feature story, magazine 1st, Lyn [...]
New Mexico Press Women Gather for Annual Meeting
Veteran writers and journalists will share their experience and coping strategies during the 2013 New Mexico Press Women conference, “Riding Out the Storm: Communications in a Changing Market.” The NMPW annual meeting will be April 26 and 27 at the Marriott Courtyard in Albuquerque. For more information and registration forms, go to http://newmexicopresswomen.org/ The event opens Friday evening with a reception and talk by Lois Duncan, one of New Mexico’s most successful writers. The author of more than 50 books will talk about her long journey through the writing world, from the sale of her first novel in the early 1950s to her recent experiences updating early novels for republication as ebooks. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of this seasoned writer on this and other subjects. Saturday’s events begin with a social media panel with author and UNM Regents Professor Sherri Burr, mystery writer Steve Brewer on e-books, author Loretta Hall on websites for writers, and novelist Paula Paul on blogging. Megan Kamerick, host and producer of “Public Square” on New Mexico PBS, follows with observations on women and media, which gained her a national spotlight on TED.com, a showcase of ideas. And Communications and Journalism faculty [...]