Tom Trowbridge, the voice of KUNM’s Morning Edition, leaves the airwaves following his Friday, Nov. 25 broadcast, announced Marcos Martinez, KUNM news director. After a “51 month career” as KUNM’s voice in the morning, Trowbridge is taking a public relations job with the State Highway and Transportation department, Traffic Safety Bureau.
Photo: Tom Trowbridge
“Tom is a stellar news reporter. He has anchored KUNM’s highest-listening hours, and listeners have come to depend on him. He will be missed inside of Oñate Hall, and also on the airwaves throughout northern and central New Mexico,” Martinez said.
Trowbridge said he will miss the interaction with the listeners, but looks forward to working to bring greater public awareness to the state’s battle against drunk drivers.
“I’m sad to be losing Tom, but I’m also very happy for him because I know he’s pursuing a great opportunity at a new job that he’s very excited about,” Martinez said.
Martinez noted Trowbridge’s work as an “outstanding news reporter,” and said,
He’s been the reliable, consistent morning presence that’s helped KUNM to build a loyal audience. He’s also a skilled journalist who’s been a pleasure to work with.”
Trowbridge credits KUNM with giving him the opportunity to hone his news gathering skills, particularly when covering the New Mexico State Legislature.
“I would do Morning Edition, go up to Santa Fe, cover the session and come back to do the evening report,” he recalled of those “crazy 30- and 60-day sessions.”
An interest in deepening his understanding of the legislative process led him to earn a master’s in UNM’s Public Administration program in 1996.
“Tom has been recognized for his work with awards from the New Mexico Associated Press. Hr’s shared his talents with many volunteers, freelance reporters and UNM students in the KUNM newsroom,” Martinez said.
KUNM will name a temporary replacement while they post the position to find a permanent replacement.
Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at November 21, 2005 09:03 AM