Such a sad day covering the death of an organization I have loved being a part of for nearly 10 years. As Interactive Editor, I was the one to post the initial news story, then Twitter the announcement of our closure.
If you haven’t seen it, check out the video on the Rocky’s home page. I can still barely watch it.
As I write this, it’s 4 a.m. Why I’m still here? Because of what this organization stands for and what it’s given to me. Many thanks to Kevin Graves and Caleb Kropf who have stayed with me to the end. Good bye old friend.
#1 by Craig Kanalley on February 27th, 2009 - 3:58 am
Mike, I am very sorry to hear about the fate of the Rocky Mountain News. It is just not fair, and the saddest part is I think you’re the first of many major metro papers that will have to experience this.
Soon enough there must be light at the end of the tunnel though. We can not lose hope. And closed doors do lead to new opportunities.
All my best.
Craig Kanalley
journalism grad student at DePaul University
http://www.twitter.com/ckanal
Founder/editor http://www.breakingtweets.com
#2 by Paul Pedersen on March 3rd, 2009 - 1:59 pm
Got my final edition today. Paid $14.99 + shipping on eBay (would have paid way more). It’s awesome. A reminder of the amazing journalism you put together at the paper.
I know someone as talented as you will end on their feet. Best wishes and keep in touch.