A look inside the dismantled Rocky Mountain News offices

As rumors continue to swirl about the sale of the Rocky Mountain News' intellectual property, the shuttered tabloid's offices remain idle -- expect for workers tearing them apart. Above is a recent photo of the news desk, which onceprovided the Rocky newsroom's heartbeat. Another shot is on view by clicking...
By Michael RobertsJune 4, 2009
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As rumors continue to swirl about the sale of the Rocky Mountain News‘ intellectual property, the shuttered tabloid’s offices remain idle — expect for workers tearing them apart. Above is a recent photo of the news desk, which onceprovided the Rocky newsroom’s heartbeat. Another shot is on view by clicking “Continue.” Expect both images to prompt melancholia among former Rocky staffers and readers alike.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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