SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) - The 2015-16 NMPA APME Better Newspaper Contest awards were handed out during the 108th annual New Mexico Press Association convention at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa on Saturday.
The contest is sponsored jointly by the New Mexico Press Association and the New Mexico Associated Press Managing Editors. Judging was completed by the Utah Press Association.
The New Mexico Associated Press Member of the Year, which is given for outstanding cooperation, went to the Hobbs News-Sun.
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Contest Divisions
(by circulation as of October 2015)
Daily Class I: 11,000 and above circulation
Daily Class II: 10,999 and below circulation
Weekly Class I: 5,000 and above circulation
Weekly Class II: 4,999 and below circulation
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Weekly Class 2/Weekly Class 1 Public Service
Runner up
Valencia County News Bulletin, Clara Garcia, Julia Dendinger, Deborah Fox, Kenn Rodriguez. Community Assets
Winner
Las Vegas Optic, Martin Salazar, Mercy Lopez, Maria Sanchez, Art Trujillo, Dave Kavanaugh. Working the System: Former PED bureau chief, now Mora super, faked credentials
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Daily Class 2/Daily Class 1 Public Service
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Phaedra Haywood, Justin Horwath, Inez Russell Gomez, Dan Schwartz, Henry Lopez, Ray Rivera, Brian Barker, Kristina Dunham. Suspect Care: A Crisis in Inmate Health ServicesWinner
Farmington Daily Times, Dan Schwartz, Hannah Grover, Noel Smith, Jon Austria, Alexa Rogals, James Fenton, Steve Garrison, Joshua Kellogg, Brett Berntsen, Chris Roberts, Magdalena Wegrzyn, Mike Easterling, Jen Knight. Coverage of Gold King Mine spill
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Weekly Class 2 News Writing
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator, M.E. Sprengelmeyer, David Hamby, Michael A.J. Gallegos. Blue Hole tragedy
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator, M.E. Sprengelmeyer. Reports slam senior facility
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Weekly Class 1 News Writing
Runner up
Gallup Sun, Babette Herrmann. Investigator turns up the heat on a decade-old cold case
Winner
Valencia County News Bulletin, Julia Dendinger. Williams sentenced to 17 years for fatal crash
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Daily Class 2 News Writing
Runner up
Hobbs News-Sun, Sean Czarnecki. Recipe for tragedy
Winner
Roswell Daily Record, Timothy Howsare. Proposed cuts to historic sites draw scrutiny
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Daily Class 1 News Writing
Runner up
Farmington Daily Times, Dan Schwartz, Hannah Grover, Noel Smith. ’A lot of questions’
Winner
Albuquerque Journal,Mike Gallagher. Turnstile thugs Terrorize ABQ
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Weekly Class 2 Breaking News Story (Print)
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator. Dealing with it: Community shelters hundreds stranded by stormWinner
Guadalupe County Communicator, M.E. Sprengelmeyer, David Hamby, Michael A.J. Gallegos. Blue Hole tragedy
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Weekly Class 1 Breaking News Story (Print)
Runner up
Taos News, Laurie Celine. Two peaks murderer sentenced to life
Winner
Taos News, Laurie Celine. Man guilty of murder in Two Peaks case
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Daily Class 2 Breaking News Story (Print)
Runner up
Alamogordo Daily News, Jacqueline Devine.Holloman selected to house refugee childrenWinner
Carlsbad Current Argus, Jessica Onsurez, Sarah Matott, Katie England, Maddy Hayden. Explosive Disaster
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Daily Class 1 Breaking News Story (Print)
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Uriel Garcia, Milan Simonich. Governor’s Pizza Party draws national attention
Winner
Gallup Independent, Vida Volkert. Arrest in girl’s killing
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Weekly Class 2 Series or Continuing Coverage
Runner up
Ruidoso News, Dianne Stallings. Miracle Baby Amaris
Winner
Los Alamos Monitor, Tris DeRoma. LAPS targets mental health
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Weekly Class 1 Series or Continuing Coverage
Runner up
Taos News, Laurie Celine. Holly White series
Winner
ABQ Free Press, Dennis Domrzalski, Dan Klein. Getting Rid of Bad Cops No Easy Task in N.M.
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Daily Class 2 Series or Continuing Coverage
Runner up
Alamogordo Daily News, Tara Melton. TRINITY RECALLED
Winner
Artesia Daily Press, Brienne Green. Artesia’s Food Truck Culture
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Daily Class 1 Series or Continuing Coverage
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Steve Terrell. Continuing Coverage of the NM Public Regulation Commission and the San Juan Generating Station
Winner
Farmington Daily Times, Dan Schwartz, Hannah Grover, Noel Smith, Jon Austria, Alexa Rogals, James Fenton, Steve Garrison, Joshua Kellogg, Brett Berntsen, Chris Roberts, Magdalena Wegrzyn, Mike Easterling. Coverage of Gold King Mine spill
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Weekly Class 2 Investigative Reporting
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator, M.E. Sprengelmeyer, Adria Malcolm, Michael A.J. Gallegos. Senior Rescue: Leaders race to save assisted living facility from closure
Winner
Las Vegas Optic, Martin Salazar, Mercy Lopez. Working the System: Former PED bureau chief, now Mora super, faked credentials
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Weekly Class 1 Investigative Reporting
Runner up
Taos News, J.R. Logan. Tri-State wants $37M for co-op’s exit
Winner
ABQ Free Press, Bob Klein. State, Sandia: Just Cover Up Nuke Waste at KAFB
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Daily Class 2 Investigative Reporting
Runner up
Hobbs News-Sun, Charlie Benton, Curtis Wynne. $7,741 trip to Italy
Winner
Silver City Daily Press, Stewart McClintic, Nickolas Seibel. Two communities, two outcomes
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Daily Class 1 Investigative Reporting
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Justin Horwath, Milan Simonich, Steve Terrell. McCleskey’s Ghost Firms
Winner
Farmington Daily Times, Dan Schwartz, Noel Smith. Tax problems at Shiprock domestic violence shelter
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Weekly Class 2 Best News Coverage
Runner up
El Defensor Chieftain, Scott Turner, John Larson, Jonathan Miller.
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator, M.E. Sprengelmeyer, Michael A.J. Gallegos, Davy Delgado, Adria Malcolm, Nicole Trujillo, Sara Trujillo, Drew Litton, Jim Belshaw, Mark Holm.
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Weekly Class 1 Best News Coverage
Runner up
None Selected
Winner
Rio Grande Sun, Wheeler Cowperthwaite, Ariel Carmona Jr., Barron Jones, Andrew Martinez, Jennifer Garcia, Robert Trapp
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Daily Class 2 Best News Coverage
Runner up
Clovis News Journal
Winner
Hobbs News-Sun
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Daily Class 1 Best News Coverage
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican
Winner
Gallup Independent
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Weekly Class 2 Editorials
Runner up
Las Vegas Optic, Martin Salazar. A sad state of affairs
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator, M.E. Sprengelmeyer. Secretary of State must resign
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Weekly Class 1 Editorials
Runner up
ABQ Free Press, Dan Vukelich. The Real Purpose of ART
Winner
Rio Grande Sun, Robert Trapp. Northern Can Come Back
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Daily Class 2 Editorials
Runner up
Clovis News Journal, David Stevens. Curry County thumbs nose at transparency, again
Winner
Roswell Daily Record,Tom McDonald, Curtis Michaels. Religion no excuse for discrimination
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Daily Class 1 Editorials
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, D’Val Westphal. Mental illness law foes should listen to this mom
Winner
Gallup Independent, Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Bill Donovan, Gallup Independent Editorial Board. Bishop’s apology: Actions speak louder than words
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Weekly Class 2 Columns
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator, M.E. Sprengelmeyer. And when you’re done, please recycle this paper
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator, Jim Belshaw. Between True and the Truth, a dose of reality intrudes
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Weekly Class 1 Columns
Runner up
Valencia County News Bulletin, Julia Dendinger. Being informed isn’t that hard, folks
Winner
ABQ Free Press, Dennis Domrzalski. Beware of Petty Tyrants Who Cost Us All Money
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Daily Class 2 Columns
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record,Tom McDonald. Fatal shooting exposes newspaper’s role
Winner
Artesia Daily Press, Brienne Green. Artesia: My favorite fuel stop along a remote desert highway___
Daily Class 1 Columns
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Steve Terrell. Gov’s response: Who ratted?
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Milan Simonich. There’s no place like daddy’s district to call home
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Weekly Class 2 Feature Writing
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator, Adria Malcolm. Wake up call: Determination never sleeps
Winner
Las Vegas Optic, Martin Salazar. A tragic end: Family thinks medication led to doctor’s suicide
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Weekly Class 1 Feature Writing
Runner up
Taos News, Cindy Brown. John Dunn - From outlaw to the king of Taos
Winner
Valencia County News Bulletin, Deborah Fox. Strength through words and wisdom
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Daily Class 2 Feature Writing
Runner up
Artesia Daily Press, Brienne Green. Remembering a Hometown Hero
Winner
Hobbs News-Sun, Levi Hill. The gift of a father
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Daily Class 1 Feature Writing
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Kathaleen Roberts. A Steely Determination
Winner
Albuquerque Journal,Rick Nathanson. They’d Rather Work Than Panhandle
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1,Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Business Writing
Runner up
Ruidoso News, Lisa Maue. Piney Pods Living Small
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Bruce Krasnow. Intel Cuts Expected to Ripple Through Economy
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Weekly Class 2 Environmental and Agriculture Writing
Runner up
Ruidoso News, Dianne Stallings. Osprey Occupation
Winner
El Defensor Chieftain, Scott Turner. Water up for grabs?
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Daily Class 2 Environmental and Agriculture Writing
Runner up
Silver City Daily Press, Benjamin Fisher. Wolf lawsuit watched closely here
Winner
Silver City Daily Press, Benjamin Fisher. Gila diversion sides face off at symposium
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Daily Class 1 Environmental and Agriculture Writing
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Rebecca Moss. Two hydrologists blame toxin used to kill fish for Parkinson’s diagnoses
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Justin Horwath. ’Accidents waiting to happen?’
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Weekly Class 2 Education Writing
Runner up
Ruidoso News, David Tomlin. Something big to cheer about at RMS
Winner
El Defensor Chieftain, John Larson. Students journey through time
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Weekly Class 1 Education Writing
Runner up
Taos News, Cody Hooks. Three New Mexico women bring leadership to education
Winner
Taos News, Cody Hooks. Financial audit complicated by charters
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Daily Class 2 Education Writing
Runner up
Carlsbad Current Argus, Maddy Hayden. CMC faces teacher challenge
Winner
Silver City Sun-News, Danny Udero. Coach speaks on firings
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Daily Class 1 Education Writing
Runner up
Farmington Daily Times, Joshua Kellogg. District faces $4M shortfall
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Chris Quintana. Teacher Bonuses: A Study in Disparity
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Weekly Class 2 Sports Writing
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator, Glen Rosales. Now hear this: it’s a voice from the future
Winner
Las Vegas Optic, Dave Kavanaugh. Making a Mark: Mora retires jersey of Rangers legend
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Weekly Class 1 Sports Writing
Runner up
Gallup Sun, Bernie Dotson. Gallup trainer getting boxing off the stool
Winner
Rio Grande Sun, Andrew Martinez. State Champions
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Daily Class 2 Sports Writing
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, AJ Dickman. State Champions
Winner
Clovis News Journal, Brittney Cannon. Hall of fame inductee shares roping memories
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Daily Class 1 Sports Writing
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Geoff Grammer. Young race car driver is now in race for his life
Winner
Farmington Daily Times, Jake Newby. Law extends recovery period for athletes with concussions
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Weekly Class 2 Sports Columns
Runner up
Mountain View Telegraph, Iain Woessner. Shooting guns provides an alarmingly intoxicating sense of power
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator, Davy Delgado. Wake up, NMAA, and give us back our game
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Weekly Class 1 Sports Columns
Runner up
Rio Rancho Observer, Gary Herron. Wally World:’ His Rams’ 8-day run gets them the blue trophyWinner
Las Cruces Bulletin, Richard Coltharp, Henson, Haskins: Desert dynasties
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Daily Class 2 Sports Columns
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, Doug Walp. Stop the charade, let college athletes get paid
Winner
Clovis News Journal, Kevin Wilson. Best, worst found on football field
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Daily Class 1 Sports Columns
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Mark Smith. Spending a day with The Champ
Winner
Albuquerque Journal, Randy Harrison. Jones should take his Bonehead behavior out of town
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Weekly Class 2 Sports Coverage
Runner up
El Defensor Chieftain, Jonathan Miller
Winner
Las Vegas Optic, Dave Kavanaugh
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Weekly Class 1 Sports Coverage
Runner up
Rio Rancho Observer, Gary Herron
Winner
Rio Grande Sun, Andrew Martinez
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Daily Class 2 Sports Coverage
Runner up
Hobbs News-Sun, Jason Farmer, Beau Bearden, Donetta Black, J.T. Keith, Douglas Clark
Winner
Artesia Daily Press, Brienne Green
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Daily Class 1 Sports Coverage
Runner up
Farmington Daily Times, Karl Schneider, Jake Newby
Winner
Albuquerque Journal, staff
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Obituary News
Runner up
Valencia County News Bulletin, Clara Garcia. Heart of the Hub City
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator. Club Cafe: 1935-2015
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Obituary News
Runner up
Hobbs News-Sun, Todd Bailey. The most selfless person ever
Winner
Clovis News Journal, David Stevens. History maker
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Review
Runner up
Daily Lobo, David Lynch. Review: Room is a difficult but moving study of humanity
Winner
Taos News, Rick Romancito. Stock market crash and burn
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Review
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, AJ Dickman. Mike and the Moonpies tonight in Roswell
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Michael Abatemarco. From fanboys to filmmakers
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Headline Writing
Runner up
Ruidoso News, staff writer. Barking up the wrong tree
Winner
Edgewood Independent, Leota Harriman. SWAT puppy
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Headline Writing
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Sally Trigg. Happy Fleet: British balloons lost in transit finally reunited with their crews, just in time for Friday events
Winner
Gallup Independent, Richard Reyes. Life imitating life and death
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Weekly Class 2 General News Photo
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator. Demolition of the Club Cafe
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator. Bang for the Buck
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Weekly Class 1 General News Photo
Runner up
Taos News, Katharine Egli. ’This is my prison’
Winner
Taos News, Katharine Egli. Taos County Sheriff gets new canine cop
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Daily Class 2 General News Photo
Runner up
Clovis News Journal, Tony Bullocks. Thunderbirds Soar
Winner
Roswell Daily Record. Tragedies beset weekend
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Daily Class 1 General News Photo
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Roberto E. Rosales. Mounted police loom after Albuquerque Police use smoke bombs on protesters
Winner
Gallup Independent, Cayla Nimmo. A plea for help
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Weekly Class 2 Feature Photo
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator. Wake up call: Determination never sleeps
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator. No pane, no gain
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Weekly Class 1 Feature Photo
Runner up
Rio Grande Sun, Robert Eckert. La Tierra
Winner
Valencia County News Bulletin, Clara Garcia. Up, Up & Away
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Daily Class 2 Feature Photo
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, Bill Moffitt. Little green thumbs may lead to more butterflies
Winner
Alamogordo Daily News, Tara Melton. MESSAGE OF LOVE
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Daily Class 1 Feature Photo
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Roberto E. Rosales. Branding at the Acoma Pueblo
Winner
Gallup Independent, Cayla Nimmo. Ceremonial
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Weekly Class 2 Sports Photo
Runner up
Mountain View Telegraph, Iain Woessner. Pohl Bullriding Event a big draw
Winner
Quay County Sun, Thomas Garcia. Rodeo
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Weekly Class 1 Sports Photo
Runner up
Taos News, Katharine Egli. Second Taos ’Throw-Down’ attracts NM competitors to lift, run, jump… and enjoy
Winner
Daily Lobo, Nick Fojud. Pickle Ends In Collision
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Daily Class 2 Sports Photo
Runner up
Alamogordo Daily News, Peter Dindinger. You call that safe?!
Winner
Clovis News Journal, Tony Bullocks. In Training
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Daily Class 1 Sports Photo
Runner up
Gallup Independent, Shaban Athuman. State finals rodeo
Winner
Farmington Daily Times, Steve Lewis. Panthers roll past Scorps
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Weekly Class 2 Photo Series
Runner up
Las Vegas Optic, Maria Sanchez, Theresa Wesner. Trick or Treat
Winner
Las Vegas Optic, Mercy Lopez, Maria Sanchez. Light up the Holidays
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Weekly Class 1 Photo Series
Runner up
Taos News, Katharine Egli. Dandelions
Winner
Taos News, Katharine Egli. Onion Season at Copper Pot Farms
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Daily Class 2 Photo Series
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, AJ Dickman. Baseball, softball tournaments
Winner
Deming Headlight, Bill Armendariz. Independence Day
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Daily Class 1 Photo Series
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Morgan Petroski, Dean Hanson, Jim Thompson, Marla Brose, Adolphe Pierre-Louis. Funeral for police officer killed by boomerang thug
Winner
Gallup Independent, Shaban Athuman. A day in the life of Churchrock
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Weekly Class 2 Design & Typography
Runner up
Las Vegas Optic, staff
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator, Michael AJ Gallegos
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Weekly Class 1 Design & Typography
Runner up
Valencia County News Bulletin, staff
Winner
Taos News, staff. The Taos News - Fall Festivals, Citizens of the Year, A Taos Wedding
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Daily Class 2 Design & Typography
Runner up
Hobbs News-Sun
Winner
Clovis News Journal
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Daily Class 1 Design & Typography
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Joe Kirby, Leah Derrington
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, staff
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1,Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Information Graphic
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Cathryn Cunningham, Joe Kirby, Journal Photo Staff. Plenty of Fallout from Trump rally, riot
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Brian Barker, Luis Sánchez Saturno, Clyde Mueller, Will Webber, James Barron. North Stars Honor Roll
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1,Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Editorial Cartoon
Runner up
Taos News, Bill Baron. Send in the clowns.
Winner
Guadalupe County Communicator, Drew Litton. Our (recently resigned) Secretary of State
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Best Rate Card or Marketing Kit
Runner up
Taos News, Chris Wood. Land Water People Time Rate Card
Winner
Taos News, Chris Wood. Taos News Rate Card
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Best Rate Card or Marketing Kit
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Joan Scholl, Wayne Barnard, Kat Lopez. Pet Calendar Sponsorship PackagesWinner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Elspeth Hilbert, Kat Lopez. Santa Fe New Mexican Advertising Guide/Media Kit
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Best Revenue Idea or Marketing Idea
Runner up
Taos News, staff. Best of Taos Voting Promotion
Winner
Taos News, staff. Gallery Guide
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Best Revenue Idea or Marketing Idea
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, Aric Loomis, Manny Gonzalez, Celebrating 125 Years
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Wayne Barnard, Joan Scholl, Kat Lopez, Sandra Jaramillo, Elspeth Hilbert, Heidi Melendrez. 2016 Pet Calendar & Promotion
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Weekly Class 2 Auto Advertisement
Runner up
Las Vegas Optic, Maria Sanchez. Tillery Chevrolet Car & Truck Round Up
Winner
Ruidoso News. Ruidoso Ford Lincoln
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Weekly Class 1 Auto Advertisement
Runner up
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Metric Motors
Winner
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Friday Motors - Truck Month
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Daily Class 2 Auto Advertisement
Runner up
Clovis News Journal. Ethan Lewis, 2016 silverado
Winner
Clovis News Journal, Ethan Lewis. Bender GM
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Daily Class 1 Auto Advertisement
Runner up
Las Cruces Sun-News, Andriena Martinez. Bravo Chevrolet
Winner
Gallup Independent, Toni Torres. Gurley Motor
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Weekly Class 2 Real Estate advertisement
Runner up
Las Vegas Optic, Maria Sanchez. La Luz Enterprises
Winner
Ruidoso News, Trina Thomas. Century 21
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Weekly Class 1 Real Estate advertisement
Runner up
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Century 21
Winner
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. New Mexico Mountain Properties
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Daily Class 2 Real Estate advertisement
Runner up
Clovis News Journal, Marty Williamson. Remax
Winner
Clovis News Journal, Marty Williamson. Summer is Here
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Daily Class 1 Real Estate advertisement
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Elspeth Hilbert. Grand Hacienda Winners
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Rick Artiaga. Dijanni Custom Homes
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Weekly Class 2 Retail advertisement
Runner up
Mountain View Telegraph, staff. Open House
Winner
Sierra County Sentinel, Cassie West. Little League Thank You
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Weekly Class 1 Retail advertisement
Runner up
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Heroes - Randall Family
Winner
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Moxie - Hammock
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Daily Class 2 Retail advertisement
Runner up
Clovis News Journal, Ethan Lewis. Private Moments
Winner
Roswell Daily Record, Aric Loomis. PASTRAMI has arrived
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Daily Class 1 Retail advertisement
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Joan Scholl. Aijaco Columbian Bistro
Winner
Las Cruces Sun-News, Andriena Martinez. Cafe A Go Go
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Weekly Class 2 Classified Ad Section
Runner up
Sierra County Sentinel, Frances Luna, Cassie West, Tina Baca. Sierra County Sentinel Classified Section
Winner
Ruidoso News, James Goodwin. Saddle for Sale
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Weekly Class 1 Classified Ad Section
Runner up
Rio Grande Sun, LyAnn Vigil. Classified Section
Winner
Taos News, Mary Chavez. El Mercado
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Daily Class 2 Classified Ad Section
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, Manny Gonzalez.
Winner
Clovis News Journal, staff.
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Weekly Class 2 Community/newspaper event advertisement
Runner up
Guadalupe County Communicator, Leigh Ann Marez, Alex Carone, Sara Trujillo. Did You KnowWinner
Guadalupe County Communicator, Leigh Ann Marez, Alex Carone, Alisha Gonzales. Did You Know
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Weekly Class 1 Community/newspaper event advertisement
Runner up
Rio Grande Sun, Guy Rossi. Sundevil State Championship Congratulations
Winner
Taos News, staff. Tradiciones
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Daily Class 2 Community/newspaper event advertisement
Runner up
Clovis News Journal, Marty Williamson. Busy Family Meals
Winner
Roswell Daily Record, Aric Loomis. Celebrating 125 Years
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Daily Class 1 Community/newspaper event advertisement
Runner up
Las Cruces Sun-News, Braden Tidwell. Ashley Furniture
Winner
Las Cruces Sun-News,Jennifer Kozlowski. Pro Musica
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Weekly Class 2 Supplements & Special Editions
Runner up
El Defensor Chieftain, Scott Turner, John Larson, Jonathan Miller, Julianna Vote, Susann Mikkelson. Discover Socorro, Socorro Visitor’s Guide
Winner
Sierra County Sentinel, Frances Luna, Cassie West. Veterans’ Tribute
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Weekly Class 1 Supplements & Special Editions
Runner up
Taos News, staff. Discover Taos Summer Visitor Guide
Winner
Las Cruces Bulletin, Tracy Roy, Cary Howard, Eddie Hodges. Aggie Hookup
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Daily Class 2 Supplements & Special Editions
Runner up
Roswell Daily Record, staff. Celebrating 125 Years
Winner
Alamogordo Daily News, staff. The Night Santa came to Otero County
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Daily Class 1 Supplements & Special Editions
Runner up
Las Cruces Sun-News, Shaelyn Martin. Country Music Festival
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Kat Lopez, Joan Scholl, Heidi Melendrez.2016 C.A.R.E- Cancer Awareness Resource & Education Guide
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Weekly Class 1 Shared/Signature Page
Runner up
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Moxie Fair Trade & Handmade: products from far and nearWinner
Rio Rancho Observer, Gina Archibeque, Datebook
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Weekly Class 2 Shared/Signature Page
Runner up
Ruidoso News, James Goodwin. Church Page
Winner
Ruidoso News, James Goodwin. Pet Page
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Daily Class 2 Shared/Signature Page
Runner up
Clovis News Journal, Franki Baca. Go Wildcats
Winner
Clovis News Journal, Brittney Parks. Labor Day
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Daily Class 1 Shared/Signature Page
Runner up
Santa Fe New Mexican, Wayne Barnard, Rick Artiaga, Sandra Jaramillo, Mike Martinez. REduce, REuse, REcycle…REsell!
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Wayne Barnard, Sandra Jaramillo, Elsbeth Hilbert. Building Santa Fe
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Breaking News - Digital
Runner up
Hobbs News-Sun, Levi Hill. One dead in Eunice shooting
Winner
Farmington Daily Times, Steve Garrison, Noel Smith, Hannah Grover, Jon Austria, Magdalena Wegrzyn. Coverage of Ashlynne Mike’s kidnapping and murder
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Best Mobile App
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Robert Browman, Donn Friedman, Nicole Perez, Elise Kaplan. ABQ Fiesta app
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Henry Lopez, Michael Campbell, Staci Matlock, Dan Schwartz. One app, multiple audiences savoring the experience
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Web Advertisement
Runner up
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Taos Wedding Guide Wallpaper Advertisement
Winner
Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Best of Taos 2016 Wallpaper Advertisement
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Web Advertisement
Runner up
Las Cruces Sun-News, Andriena Martinez. Sisbarro
Winner
Las Cruces Sun-News,Shaelyn Martin. Outdoor Expo
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Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Web Site
Runner up
Edgewood Independent, Leota Harriman, James Reader
Winner
Taos News
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Daily Class 2,Daily Class 1 Web Site
Runner up
Albuquerque Journal, Robert Browman, Donn Friedman, Dave Jordan, Tyler Green. ABQJournal Online
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Kat Lopez. C.A.R.E. Site
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Weekly Class 1 Circulation campaign
Runner up
None Selected
Winner
Taos News, John Hirsch.
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Daily Class 1 Circulation campaign
Runner up
Gallup Independent, Advertising Department. Circulation Campaign
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican, Mike Reichard. Animal Shelter Partnership
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Daily Class 1 Single Copy Sales Promotion
Runner up
None Selected
Winner
Gallup Independent, Advertising Department. Fourth of July Flag Promotion
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Weekly Class 1 General Excellence
Winner
Taos News
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Daily Class 1 General Excellence
Winner
Santa Fe New Mexican
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Weekly Class 2 General Excellence
Winner
Ruidoso News
Mountain View Telegraph
Guadalupe County Communicator
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Daily Class 2 General Excellence
Winner
Alamogordo Daily News
Clovis News Journal
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Source: New Mexico Press Association
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