Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth Estate

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Published: 31 May 2019 31 May 2019

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Thursday, June 6, 2019 
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Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth Estate

Overview

Do you believe that the best decisions are based on objective, fair and factual information?

Each day our local journalists strive to provide this information. Unfortunately, sustainable, quality local journalism, especially in our rural communities, is in crisis. When the press lacks resources and the public lacks faith in the press, how can we support the next generation of ethical, intellectually curious journalists?

Across the country, citizens worry about perceived news bias and want accurate, dependable media coverage to inform their personal, economic and voting decisions. Our democracy relies on a “free press” consisting of a highly qualified, fair, smart and rigorous workforce of journalists.

Join New Mexico First for an exciting discussion on strengthening journalism in our Land of Enchantment.

Meet our Panelists, Leaders in New Mexico Journalism

Listen to these podcasts to get a behind the scenes insights on the upcoming New Mexico First program, Sustainable Journalism: Preserving the Fourth Estate! Tom Garrity, President and CEO of the Garrity Group talks with our First Forum panelists, New Mexico journalists Gene Grant, Russell Contreras, Jessica Onsurez and Michelle Donaldson. Tom serves as a member of the New Mexico First Board of Directors and is chair of the upcoming First Forum Lecture Series—we thank him for contributing his time and talent. The interviews are a part of Tom’s Perception Podcast through his firm.

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