New Mexico Better Newspapers Contest Winners Announced

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. ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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. ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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. ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 2 Best News Coverage Runner up Clovis News Journal Winner Hobbs News-Sun ___ Daily Class 1 Best News Coverage Runner up Santa Fe New Mexican Winner Gallup Independent ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 1 Feature Writing Runner up Albuquerque Journal, Kathleen Roberts. A Steely Determination Winner Albuquerque Journal,Rick Nathanson. They'd Rather Work Than Panhandle ___ 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 ___ 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? ___ 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 ___ 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?' ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 1 Sports Columns Runner up Albuquerque Journal, Mark Smith. Spending a day with The Champ Winner Albuquerque Journal, Randy Harrrison. Jones should take his Bonehead behavior out of town ___ Weekly Class 2 Sports Coverage Runner up El Defensor Chieftain, Jonathan Miller Winner Las Vegas Optic, Dave Kavanaugh ___ Weekly Class 1 Sports Coverage Runner up Rio Rancho Observer, Gary Herron Winner Rio Grande Sun, Andrew Martinez ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 1 Sports Coverage Runner up Farmington Daily Times, Karl Schneider, Jake Newby Winner Albuquerque Journal, staff ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 2 General News Photo Runner up Guadalupe County Communicator. Demolition of the Club Cafe Winner Guadalupe County Communicator. Bang for the Buck ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 2 General News Photo Runner up Clovis News Journal, Tony Bullocks. Thunderbirds Soar Winner Roswell Daily Record. Tragedies beset weekend ___ Daily Class 1 General News Photo Runner up Albuquerque Journal, Roberto Rosales. Mounted police loom after Albuquerque Police use smoke bombs on protesters Winner Gallup Independent, Cayla Nimmo. A plea for help ___ Weekly Class 2 Feature Photo Runner up Guadalupe County Communicator. Wake up call: Determination never sleeps Winner Guadalupe County Communicator. No pane, no gain ___ Weekly Class 1 Feature Photo Runner up Rio Grande Sun, Robert Eckert. La Tierra Winner Valencia County News Bulletin, Clara Garcia. Up, Up & Away ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 1 Feature Photo Runner up Albuquerque Journal, Roberto Rosales. Branding at the Acoma Pueblo Winner Gallup Independent, Cayla Nimmo. Ceremonial ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 2 Sports Photo Runner up Alamogordo Daily News, Peter Dindinger. You call that safe?! Winner Clovis News Journal, Tony Bullocks. In Training ___ Daily Class 1 Sports Photo Runner up Gallup Independent, Shaban Athuman. State finals rodeo Winner Farmington Daily Times, Steve Lewis. Panthers roll past Scorps ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 1 Photo Series Runner up Taos News, Katharine Egli. Dandelions Winner Taos News, Katharine Egli. Onion Season at Copper Pot Farms ___ Daily Class 2 Photo Series Runner up Roswell Daily Record, AJ Dickman. Baseball, softball tournaments Winner Deming Headlight, Bill Armendariz. Independence Day ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 2 Design & Typography Runner up Las Vegas Optic, staff Winner Guadalupe County Communicator, Michael AJ Gallegos ___ 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 ___ Daily Class 2 Design & Typography Runner up Hobbs News-Sun Winner Clovis News Journal ___ Daily Class 1 Design & Typography Runner up Albuquerque Journal, Joe Kirby, Leah Derrington Winner Santa Fe New Mexican, staff ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 2 Auto Advertisement Runner up Las Vegas Optic, Maria Sanchez. Tillery Chevrolet Car & Truck Round Up Winner Ruidoso News. Ruidoso Ford Lincoln ___ Weekly Class 1 Auto Advertisement Runner up Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Metric Motors Winner Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Friday Motors - Truck Month ___ Daily Class 2 Auto Advertisement Runner up Clovis News Journal. Ethan Lewis, 2016 silverado Winner Clovis News Journal, Ethan Lewis. Bender GM ___ Daily Class 1 Auto Advertisement Runner up Las Cruces Sun-News, Andriena Martinez. Bravo Chevrolet Winner Gallup Independent, Toni Torres. Gurley Motor ___ Weekly Class 2 Real Estate advertisement Runner up Las Vegas Optic, Maria Sanchez. La Luz Enterprises Winner Ruidoso News, Trina Thomas. Century 21 ___ Weekly Class 1 Real Estate advertisement Runner up Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Century 21 Winner Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. New Mexico Mountain Properties ___ Daily Class 2 Real Estate advertisement Runner up Clovis News Journal, Marty Williamson. Remax Winner Clovis News Journal, Marty Williamson. Summer is Here ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 2 Retail advertisement Runner up Mountain View Telegraph, staff. Open House Winner Sierra County Sentinel, Cassie West. Little League Thank You ___ Weekly Class 1 Retail advertisement Runner up Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Heroes - Randall Family Winner Taos News, Karin Eberhardt. Moxie - Hammock ___ Daily Class 2 Retail advertisement Runner up Clovis News Journal, Ethan Lewis. Private Moments Winner Roswell Daily Record, Aric Loomis. PASTRAMI has arrived ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 1 Classified Ad Section Runner up Rio Grande Sun, LyAnn Vigil. Classified Section Winner Taos News, Mary Chavez. El Mercado ___ Daily Class 2 Classified Ad Section Runner up Roswell Daily Record, Manny Gonzalez. Winner Clovis News Journal, staff. ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 1 Community/newspaper event advertisement Runner up Rio Grande Sun, Guy Rossi. Sundevil State Championship Congratulations Winner Taos News, staff. Tradiciones ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 2 Shared/Signature Page Runner up Ruidoso News, James Goodwin. Church Page Winner Ruidoso News, James Goodwin. Pet Page ___ Daily Class 2 Shared/Signature Page Runner up Clovis News Journal, Franki Baca. Go Wildcats Winner Clovis News Journal, Brittney Parks. Labor Day ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 2,Weekly Class 1 Web Site Runner up Edgewood Independent, Leota Harriman, James Reader Winner Taos News ___ 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 ___ Weekly Class 1 Circulation campaign Runner up None Selected Winner Taos News, John Hirsch. ___ Daily Class 1 Circulation campaign Runner up Gallup Independent, Advertising Department. Circulation Campaign Winner Santa Fe New Mexican, Mike Reichard. Animal Shelter Partnership ___ Daily Class 1 Single Copy Sales Promotion Runner up None Selected Winner Gallup Independent, Advertising Department. Fourth of July Flag Promotion ___ Weekly Class 2 General Excellence Winner Guadalupe County Communicator ___ Weekly Class 1 General Excellence Winner Taos News ___ Daily Class 2 General Excellence Winner Alamogordo Daily News ___ Daily Class 1 General Excellence Winner Santa Fe New Mexican ___ Source: New Mexico Press Association