IWantMyRocky.com promises that “It” is on the way

The banner above popped up this morning on IWantMyRocky.com, a website that began as a way of rallying support for the Rocky Mountain News after the venerable tabloid was put up for sale by its owner, E.W. Scripps, this past December, but has now become a web vehicle featuring new...
By Michael RobertsMarch 12, 2009
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The banner above popped up this morning on IWantMyRocky.com, a website that began as a way of rallying support for the Rocky Mountain News after the venerable tabloid was put up for sale by its owner, E.W. Scripps, this past December, but has now become a web vehicle featuring new material posted by former Rocky employees. Thus far, none of the IWantMyRocky.com crew is saying what “It” is. But one thing seems clear: “It”‘s coming.

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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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