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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 2d

Our friends at the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition have updated their free online guide to Colorado's open-government laws with links to relevant 2025 statutes and recent court rulings. @coloradofoic.bsky.social

Guide to Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws - Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition

Welcome to the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s “Guide to Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws.”Previously published in booklet format, this online version of CFOIC’s sunshine laws guide is more comprehensive, searchable, indexed by topic and kept up to date.

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 4d

OUR NEXT EVENT is next Tuesday 10/14! Come join us.

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 16d

BOOK TALK: Join us October 14 as SPJ Colorado Pro welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Details here.

BOOK TALK: A bird’s-eye view of the battle for Twitter’s soul from author Kurt Wagner

Join us October 14 as the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado Pro Chapter welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platfo…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 6d

DUES NEWS: Join the Society of Professional Journalists now and your Colorado Pro Chapter membership is free! Details here.

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter membership is now free when you join national SPJ

The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and upholding high ethical standards. SPJ&…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 9d

OCTOBER 14: Join us for the next event on the SPJ Colorado Pro calendar.

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 16d

BOOK TALK: Join us October 14 as SPJ Colorado Pro welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Details here.

BOOK TALK: A bird’s-eye view of the battle for Twitter’s soul from author Kurt Wagner

Join us October 14 as the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado Pro Chapter welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platfo…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 11d

WATCH: If you missed last night's fascinating discussion of citizen journalism, you can watch the video here. Thanks to panelists Vince Bzdek, Jacob Richards, Vanessa Otero and Chaim Goldman and moderator Patrick Ferrucci.
www.youtube.com/live/BDosskw...

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 14d

TUESDAY: Join us as a panel representing diverse views tackles the topic of citizen journalism and what it means for ethics, fairness, privacy and fact-based reporting. Details here.

EVENT: Explore the impact of citizen journalism with an expert panel

On websites, blogs and social media, there’s a lot of news being reported by people who aren’t news professionals. Armed with smartphones and drones, these citizen journalists are leapfroggin…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 16d

BOOK TALK: Join us October 14 as SPJ Colorado Pro welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Details here.

BOOK TALK: A bird’s-eye view of the battle for Twitter’s soul from author Kurt Wagner

Join us October 14 as the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado Pro Chapter welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platfo…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Sep 9

SPJ COLORADO EVENT SEPT. 30! We invite you to join us for an expert panel discussing citizen journalism and how it differs from professional reporting. Members and non-members are invited. More here.
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EVENT: Explore the impact of citizen journalism with an expert panel

On websites, blogs and social media, there’s a lot of news being reported by people who aren’t news professionals. Armed with smartphones and drones, these citizen journalists are leapfroggin…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Sep 8

SPJ Colorado Pro congratulates Mariana Ortega Rivera, a recent journalism graduate from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is one of 10 students and recent grads chosen nationwide to be a part of the SPJ News team at the MediaFest25 conference. More here. www.spj.org/spj-selects-...

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Sep 5

DEADLINE TODAY for an early-bird discount only for members of the Colorado news media. Use the code NFPW25.

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 9

COMING TO COLORADO: National Federation of Press Women national conference! Join SPJ Colorado Pro's friends at Colorado Press Women on Sept. 11-13 for the 2025 NFPW Communications Conference in Golden, for journalists, PR professionals, educators and students. Info: www.nfpw.org/2025-confere...

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Sep 5

DEADLINE: SEPT. 9 -- The Society of Professional Journalists is offering 50 scholarships for MediaFest25 to help professional members with financial need. Scholarships cover full registration and one night of lodging. Learn more here. >> www.spj.org/mediafest25-...

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Aug 27

FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE! The SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter is now accepting applications for our scholarships of up to $5,000. Details here.

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has opened applications for scholarships of up to $5,000 to journalism students from or living in Colorado. The deadline for appl…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Aug 14

FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE! The SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter is now accepting applications for our scholarships of up to $5,000. Details here.

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has opened applications for scholarships of up to $5,000 to journalism students from or living in Colorado. The deadline for appl…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Aug 21

Colorado journalists: Be a national voice for your profession! SPJ Colorado Pro members are eligible to run for vice president, secretary-treasurer and at-large director of national SPJ. Deadline: Aug. 25. Information here.

Election Central: Run for Office

Be more than a member. Be a leader.

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Aug 17

Jackie Sedley of KGNU Community Radio questioned opponents of a plan to create a regional trail system through Rocky Flats, a former nuclear weapons plant that's now a wildlife refuge. The interview has won a first-place prize for agriculture/environment news in SPJ's 2025 Top of the Rockies Awards.

Agencies want to add multi-use trails through plutonium-ridden Rocky Flats. Hear about efforts to stop them – KGNU Community Radio

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Aug 14

FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE! The SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter is now accepting applications for our scholarships of up to $5,000. Details here.

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has opened applications for scholarships of up to $5,000 to journalism students from or living in Colorado. The deadline for appl…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Aug 11

Recognizing champions of Colorado journalism.

Colorado’s Best of the Best: SPJ Colorado Pro launches a page honoring our individual award winners

Each year, the Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Professional Chapter honors outstanding Colorado journalists and allies who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence wi…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 30

The BEST OF THE BEST in Colorado journalism! A beta version of the SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter's webpage honoring recipients of our annual individual awards (Keeper of the Flame, Journalist of the Year, First Amendment Award, Educator of the Year) is now live. And you can help us fill in some blanks.

Colorado’s Best of the Best: Our Individual Award Winners

Each year, the Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Professional Chapter honors outstanding Colorado journalists and allies who exemplify the highest standards of professional excellence wi…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 28

Congratulations to longtime SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter stalwart and friend Cara DeGette, editor of the Greater Park Hill News, who was honored July 25 with the hanging of her caricature portrait at The Denver Press Club. Also caricatured: Jim Clarke, Joe Galetovic and Jean-Luc Currie.

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 28

The SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter’s 2024-25 board celebrates a stellar year (including our successful Region 9 conference in April). Also thanks to our outgoing board members Cara DeGette, Fred Brown and Rhema Zlaten. Meet our incoming 2025-26 board here: spjcolorado.org/board-2/

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 24

Jerry McBride of The Durango Herald won all three places for spot news photography by a large newsroom in the 2025 SPJ Top of the Rockies Awards, taking first place for his images of a truck that drove off twisting U.S. Highway 550. "Riveting and compelling work! Excellent capture," judges said.

Photos: Tow company recovers truck that drove off U.S. Highway 550

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists, has named Deb Hurley Brobst as its president for 2025-26 and appointed Michael de Yoanna, Thelma Grimes and Michael Karlik to its board.

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names president, new board members

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists, has named its president for 2025-26, appointed three…

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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 21

REGISTRATION OPEN for MediaFest25 in D.C.!

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jun 18

Registration opens July 1 for MediaFest25, Oct. 15-28 in Washington, D.C. It's the nation’s largest media convention for both media pros and college students, co-sponsored by SPJ. Deep discounts for SPJ pro and student members! Details here. ⬇️
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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 9

Chris Vanderveen, Chris Hansen, Anna Hewson and Aaron Adelson of Denver's KUSA-TV, 9NEWS have won SPJ's Sigma Delta Chi award for public service for "Debt in the Dark," their investigation of UCHealth and its pattern of suing its patients. Access here >>
www.9news.com/article/news...

SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · Jul 9

COMING TO COLORADO: National Federation of Press Women national conference! Join SPJ Colorado Pro's friends at Colorado Press Women on Sept. 11-13 for the 2025 NFPW Communications Conference in Golden, for journalists, PR professionals, educators and students. Info: www.nfpw.org/2025-confere...

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