By Ed Otte Local public radio stations are a valuable part of people's lives in rural Colorado. "In isolated mountain communities, public radio stations are vital for them," said Bente Birkeland, capitol coverage reporter for Rocky Mountain Community Radio. "They have information about local events, everything from meetings to fundraisers. Most are NPR members so … Continue reading Birkeland’s capitol coverage crucial for Colorado public radio listeners

By Vicky Gits Boulder freelance writer Jayme Moye graduated from college with good grades and found a great job as a data analyst for a giant worldwide technology company.  But she always dreamed of a career as a writer. So after 10 years writing queries for information database programs, Moye quit her job, got a … Continue reading Moye delivers key information about freelance writing

Wanted to remind everyone our famed Top of the Rockies regional journalism contest opens Dec. 23, with entries accepted through Jan. 31. We'll get you the link (www.betternewspapercontest.com) when we're live on the Top of the Rockies page. There will also be an email sent to all Colorado Pro members and most Colorado media outlets. … Continue reading TOR Contest opens Dec. 23; Jan. Events

BY ED OTTE What is brown envelope journalism? According to Peter Eichstaedt, who has worked as a reporter and journalism teacher in Africa, it is a common practice to give reporters money in brown envelopes to cover events or to slant their stories. Eichstaedt and Ann Imse discussed training foreign journalists and international reporting at … Continue reading Imse and Eichstaedt provide international perspective