KUNM News took home 17 Associated Press Awards on Saturday – including Station of the Year – in the highly-competitive Radio Division 1 Category which is the largest in the state.
Notably, KUNM reporters took all three awards for breaking news, feature news and public service. KUNM's website was named best in the state.
Devon Armijo, Adrian Martin and Samuel Irons are students employed at KUNM during the contest period. Funding for student training and employment at KUNM is provided by an annual grant from UNM student leadership through the Student Fee Review Board.
Awards by category...
Breaking News
1st Place- Domenici Retires- Jim Williams
2nd Place- KNME Board Shakeup- Jim Williams
3rd Place- UNM NCAA Violations- Steve Shadley/ Devon Armijo
Feature News
1st Place- Santa Feans Work to Keep Water For Their River- Jim Williams
2nd Place- Estancia Biomass Plant Plans Draw Criticism- Jim Williams
3rd Place- Taos Residents to See New Conservation Area- Jim Williams
Continuing Coverage
1st Place- Opposition to Oil Drilling Mounts in Santa Fe- Jim Williams
3rd Place- Los Alamos National Laboratory- John West
Documentary
1st Place- Bandelier National Monument Deals With Graffiti- Jim Williams
3rd Place- 48 Hour Filmmakers- Adrian Martin
Public Service
1st Place- Domestic Violence Series- Jim Williams
2nd Place- Sexual Assaults in Santa Fe Series- Jim Williams
3rd Place- Autism in New Mexico- Elaine Baumgartel
Sports
2nd Place- UNM/NMSU Game- Devon Armijo
3rd Place- UNM Football Opener- Devon Armijo
Web site
1st Place- KUNM News- Sam Irons