ON THE OPINION PAGES
The Journal Editorial Board
The Journal’s Opinion pages are produced by the Journal Editorial Board, which is separate from the newsroom reporters. The board consists of: Opinion Editor Jeff Tucker, 823-3882, jtucker@abqjournal.com Editor Patrick Ethridge, 823-3803, pethridge@abqjournal.com
To meet with us
The Journal Editorial Board has an open-door policy and meets with members of the public on myriad issues they are passionate about. To schedule a meeting in person or on Zoom, please call or email Jeff Tucker at 8233882, jtucker@abqjournal.com, or John Leacock at 8233852, jleacock@abqjournal.com.
On the Journal Opinion pages Editorials
These unsigned editorials are the voice of the paper’s Editorial Board. The positions taken are consensus opinions derived after research and deliberation by members of the board. Our goal is to help readers connect the dots, provide more information about an issue, critique shortcomings and champion improvements.
Syndicated columnists
The Journal features several nationally syndicated opinion writers who tackle local, regional, national and world issues. They offer contrasting political views. And they include Tribune Content Agency and King Features columnists.
Local columnists
The Journal also publishes local columnists on our pages, including former Journal veteran reporter and editor Ellen Marks, who keeps you informed of scams, as well as several of our local judges who share their viewpoints from the bench.
National voices
These columns and analyses are produced by national writers who appear on our wire services.
Local Voices, letters to the editor
The Journal’s Opinion pages are a place to find varied opinions from readers just like you on the news of the day. Local Voices are usually longer pieces, often submitted by local experts and officials. The word limit is typically 550. Our letters are shorter, with a word limit of 300. We require the full name and city of residence for publication. Generally, one letter/column per author every 90 days. All letters and local voice pieces are edited, including for length and clarity. To submit either opinion piece, go to abqjournal.com/opinion. Mailing address: 7777 Jefferson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
SpeakUp!
We also offer space for SpeakUp!, an avenue to sound off on what’s going on in the world in around 50 words with only signing your initials. But no name-calling or foul language, please. To submit a SpeakUp! go to abqjournal. com/opinion
Caption contest
Our weekly caption contest allows readers to create a clever meme out of a photo we select from Journal photographers or our wire service. Go to abqjournal. com/opinion and click on the button to send us your suggested caption.