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Deborah Grigsby

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Centennial, Denver
Covers:  Denver City Hall, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, local government, housing, homelessness.
@DenverGazette journo. Attracted to loud noises and shiny things. 📸 DM news tips. Tweets are mine; often my cat's. #Okie, #iraqwarveteran #MPIOFEMA #winesnob

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Deborah Grigsby Smith is an award-winning Denver city government reporter for The Denver Gazette, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her distinguished military career. A veteran of both Iraq wars, she earned national recognition as the National Guard and U.S. Air Force Print Journalist of the Year for her groundbreaking work as editor of the coalition's first deployed newspaper during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Her civilian achievements include the Army National Guard's Moss-Holland Civilian…

What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was in radio in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

They still make typewriters?

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Kim Baker, from Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Although inspired by Kim Barker, I relate to Tina Fey's character in so many ways.

Colorado Press Association

2013 - First Place ~ Best Photo Essay

First Place ~ Best Headline Writing

2022 - Editorial

Third Place ~ Best Sustained Coverage Mobile Home Legislation

2022 - Editorial