Tag Archives: Rocky Mountain News

Out of a newspaper’s ashes …

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Bob Benz

John Temple is running a series describing how journalists are reinventing themselves. If the installments that follow are half as inspiring and entertaining as ME Sprengelmeyer’s opener, it’s going to be a fun ride. Give ‘em hell, ME.

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Is this mug worth five bucks a month?

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Bob Benz

Hell yes.

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Out of the ashes of the Rocky …

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Bob Benz

A group of Rocky Mountain News journalists announced today the creation of In Denver Times, which will be a subscription site if they can get enough folks to pledge support by a self-imposed April 23 deadline. It’s an interesting idea. … Continue reading →

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Why the Rocky’s death matters

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Bob Benz

This is why it’s critical that we have vibrant, competitive news-gathering organizations in our local communities. Damn, I miss the Rocky.

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So long, old friend

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Bob Benz

Final Edition from Matthew Roberts on Vimeo.

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A brutal blow …

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Bob Benz

I knew this was coming. But I still can’t keep from crying all over my keyboard as I write this. The Rocky Mountain News is closing tomorrow after an amazing 150 year run. I wanted to make this about me. … Continue reading →

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I want my Rocky

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Bob Benz

It broke my heart when Scripps announced it is selling the Rocky Mountain News, which appears to be a death sentence given the number of papers already on the market and the specific complications in Denver that likely would turn … Continue reading →

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