In episode 41, we're tackling the impact of the shutdowns on local news outlets and thinking about the public service of journalism, and reporters and producers as essential information disseminators. We also hear about a proposal to include funds specifically for local news, as papers and broadcasters make impossible choices while they try to cover the pandemic for their communities.
We talk to Editor from our collaborative partner newsweekly, the , about staff cuts and how the paper is making it all work. Freelance reporter dives into what it's like to cover the news when the news is directly affecting you, too.
talks about the importance of the fourth estate and why he's calling for funding for struggling local news outlets in the next round of relief from the federal government. Editor Richard Reyes from the tells us what it's like trying to get his staff to stop working so hard and get some rest. And , president of the brings us the resources and emergency funds available to journalists.
And a news update: New Mexico doctors and health care administrators are trying to set standards for which patients will be on ventilators if there鈥檚 a shortage but say they鈥檙e hoping it doesn鈥檛 come to that. The state鈥檚 Department of Health is also creating nursing homes that are only for people who have COVID-19, according to the . And local news outlets are reporting that people who are using unemployment right now should start seeing that the feds promised as early as next week, and it should happen automatically.
We're keeping a complete list of the resources and volunteer opportunities that we find for each episode at bit.ly/YNMGhub. And here's what we got from today.
Resources:
- Journalists, find funds to keep the newsroom open or money for bills and food:
- Check out the stories from Richard Reyes and his crew:
- Help keep the Santa Fe Reporter afloat:
How are things going for you? We want to know. Share your quarantine stories by calling: (505) 218-7084 and leaving us a message. We could roll them into a future episode.
Your New Mexico Government is a collaboration between 91暗网, , and the . Funding for our coverage is provided, in part, by the Thornburg Foundation, and the New Mexico Local News Fund.
