New Mexico Press Women
Who We Are

New Mexico Press Women (NMPW), organized in 1950, is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women. It is an organization of professional journalists and communicators that promotes the highest ethical standards while looking to the future in professional development, networking and protecting our First Amendment rights. NMPW's objectives are to:

• Keep members at the top of their abilities through dynamic seminars, exceptional networking opportunities and publications.
• Recognize members' achievement and their service through the New Mexico Professional Communications Contest and the Communicator of Achievement award. First place winners proceed to the National level.
• Support youth activities and education through a High School Journalism Contest and Doris Gregory College Scholarship Program. Every year NMPW gives two $500 scholarships to college journalism majors. First place winners in the high school contest compete in the NFPW High School Journalism Competition.

NMPW

• Is open to men and women
• Holds an annual state conference
• Holds an annual communications contest with more than 90 categories; first place winners compete nationally.
• Has a statewide newsletter
• Networking, shared advice, experience, encouragement and guidance
• Offers special workshops, how-to sessions and refresher seminars
• Advocates First Amendment rights and public's right to know
• Has local chapter activities in Albuquerque and Las Cruces