Farewell, Rocky Mountain News
I don’t have much to say, really. Not so much because there isn’t much to say, because I should be able to fill volumes, but because I don’t know how to say it.
I came to the Rocky Mountain News only 4 years ago expecting to make the best of it until something better came along. That’s the thing about the Rocky, something better was always coming along within that very paper. I didn’t make it to collect my 5 year pin (or was it a 5 year pen?) but given the opportunity, I would have. I’ve never heard of or met a more dedicated staff.
If Scripps CEO Rich Boehne knew how much unaccounted for overtime everyone worked in that newsroom he would keel over from a heart attack. Were everyone to come forward claiming their OT, Scripps’ finances would be left in worse shape than Media News Group. And that will be the last snarky punch I throw at the Denver Post. 
Marie Griffin, Mike Noe and myself holding an award for best news website.
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and me at the Rocky Mountain News farewell party. It was good of him to show up and see us off.
Jaime Aguilar and me at the Rocky Mountain News farewell party. Oh, and I'm pretty sure that's an award for best multimedia.
Sonya Doctorian, John Temple and me at the Rocky Mountain News farewell party.
This is what our server diagram looked like on the last day of the Rocky Mountain News.
And this is what the first day without a Rocky looked like. The Denver Post started publishing a Saturday copy as soon as we closed.
So long Rocky, and thanks.
yer taller than john temple! and the same height as the gov! impressive!
As one producer to another, well done on one the “Final Edition” video. Great shooting, spotless editing. I especially liked how you shot your interviews from two angles. I’m sorry I’ve missed your previous work. Kudos, and best of luck.
Dude, “Final Edition” was awesome. Producing films is all about “mood”. Great interviews. GREAT music. The music and sound set the stage, but at the end of the day it’s a great story. Screw the newspaper biz, you ought to shoot docs.
From one media professional to another: I just watched you video on the death of the Rocky Mountain news. I would be proud to work with any of you anywhere anytime. All citizens of our country have a voice. What people need to remember is the danger of people with a voice to stop asking questions before they speak.
Dear Matthew,
I watched your video “final edition” several times and was very impressed by your skill, the rhythm and editing of this piece. My compliments. Greetings from Germany, Wolfgang