Read more about the nominees - City of Alamogordo

Judging was completed by the Kentucky Press Association.
For the Daily News, managing editor Michael Johnson (Daily Class II) took
first place in feature writing for "Pilot on escort flight."
He also took second place in feature writing with "We must be prefect."
"I am extremely proud of the Alamogordo Daily News employees," Daily
News General Manager Carol Burgess said Saturday night, "for going the
extra mile and exceeding the limits to make this a better newspaper."
In series or continuing coverage, staff writer John Bear took first place with
"Plaza Pub controversy."
Sports editor Mark Rudi took second place in sports writing with "honoring a
friend."
In the house advertising category, Daily News staffer Blanca Najar took first
place with "General manager is out shopping with us, gasp."
The New Mexico Press Association and the New Mexico Associated Press
Managing Editors continue to sponsor a merged contest between the two
groups.
The APME will judge and present AP Member of the Year.
Nominated By:
General Manager Carol Burgess 10/27/12