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Layoffs in Colorado Springs

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Editude, Dec 16, 2011.

  1. Editude

    Editude Active Member

    As this story (http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_19450333) says, about a dozen positions, including the editor, were cut in Colorado Springs. One cut in Sports, which has been trimmed several times in the past half-dozen years, was the beat writer for Colorado College hockey, a D-1 program that, with Air Force football is one of the Gazette's top covers.
     
    Editude, Dec 16, 2011
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  2. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Happened two weeks ago. Still doesn't mean it was a good thing.
     
    MileHigh, Dec 16, 2011
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  3. LanceyHoward

    LanceyHoward Well-Known Member

    The circulation of the Colorado Springs paper is about 80,000 daily. I don't think they cover the Denver pro teams anymore. Dare I ask how many people are left in sports?
     
    LanceyHoward, Dec 17, 2011
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  4. Fran Curci

    Fran Curci Well-Known Member

    Classic explanation: The Gazettes' website story said the moves were all made to better connect with readers and to better use social media. Other than Thomas, no staff departures were mentioned.
     
    Fran Curci, Dec 17, 2011
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  5. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    As far as I know they're still covering the Broncos. Pretty damn good beat writer too...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Dec 17, 2011
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  6. LanceyHoward

    LanceyHoward Well-Known Member

    I checked their Broncos tab on the web and saw a couple items by David Ramsey, who is listed as a columnist. Everything else I saw is AP.
     
    LanceyHoward, Dec 17, 2011
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  7. Matt Stephens

    Matt Stephens Well-Known Member

    Glad Schwab wasn't cut. Don't know what sports content would look like down there without AFA coverage. Heart goes out to all who did.
     
    Matt Stephens, Dec 18, 2011
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