NMBA/Traffic Safety Bureau Media Training
MEDIA RELATIONS & PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER TRAINING
Basic Media Training for Law Enforcement Personnel
Is it time to learn a new skill and receive valuable CLE credits?
LOCATION:
NMBA Offices
2333 Wisconsin St., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
TIME:
Wednesday and Thursday
March 27th & 28th, 2025
9am – 4pm
UPCOMING DATES:
April 15 Advanced Media Training (Albuquerque) May 22-23 Media Training (Las Cruces) July 10-11 Media Training (Albuquerque) August 21-22 Media Training (Albuquerque)
Space is Limited and the Training is Free
This class provides the basics on how to work with the media to manage encounters.
Participants take part in class exercises, role playing and on-camera interviews.
Law Enforcement Officers will earn 14 hours of NMLEA credits.
Monica Armenta, New Mexico Broadcasters Association,
and Kevin Bruno, Retired, New Mexico Law Enforcement Officer, are the instructors.
Questions?
Contact us via e-mail: susanreinhart@nmba.org or call 505.881.4444
Media Training Registration
Meet Our Certified Trainers
Monica Armenta is one of New Mexico’s most accomplished professionals in broadcast news, communications, public relations, and crisis management. A proud graduate of the University of New Mexico, Monica spent 23 years as a news anchor at KOB-TV in Albuquerque, where she became a trusted voice in households across the state. She then dedicated 19 years to serving as the Executive Director of Communications for Albuquerque Public Schools, managing complex communications strategies for one of the nation’s largest school districts.
In July 2024, Monica brought her expertise and passion for broadcasting to the New Mexico Broadcasters Association as its Executive Director. Her career is marked by numerous accolades, including a prestigious Rocky Mountain Emmy and UNM’s distinguished Zia Award for professional excellence.
A dynamic and engaging public speaker, Monica thrives on helping others develop confidence, build meaningful relationships with the media, and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of communications. Her unparalleled experience and enthusiasm make her a valuable resource for anyone seeking to elevate their media presence.
Kevin Bruno is a 20-year veteran of law enforcement in New Mexico. He has been a DPS certified instructor since 1997. He currently teaches various subjects around the state of New Mexico. In those 20 years of law enforcement, he has been assigned around the state and worked in several different divisions. He spent six years in the investigations bureau as an agent and a supervisor. He supervised the DWI unit in Albuquerque for five years and has done three years in the training bureau. He has been a negotiator for 12 years and supervised the unit. He is currently a Master Instructor in several areas of law enforcement training.
Keith Elder is a graduate of the 41st New Mexico State Police recruit school in 1984 and has served throughout the state for 22 years. His assignments included patrol duties in Espanola, Vaughn, Santa Rosa, Hobbs and Socorro. Elder was assigned to Governor’s Security under the last Bruce King administration. His career concluded in Albuquerque when he was assigned to the Office of the Chief in Professional Standards. In addition, Elder has been a law enforcement instructor for about 28 years, providing training on General Police subjects, Police Traffic Radar, Firearms, HB93 (CIT) and Constitutional Use of Force. He is an adjunct instructor with the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and holds command level certification from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. He has assisted NMBA with several of the classes in Media Relations and Public Information.
