A group including writers and editors from the now-defunct (Denver) Rocky Mountain News today launched the Rocky Mountain Independent, a daily newsmagazine covering local news, sports, politics, business and culture in Denver and the Rocky Mountain region.
Content will be provided by reporters and editors, paid contributors and independently owned partner blogs that will participate through content and revenue-sharing agreements, the group said. Operations will be supported by memberships and advertising revenue. Members will have access to premium content and features.
“Our focus is on developing original content and creating a place to discuss the news that affects us all,” said Cindy House, a site editor and founder. “We want to tear down the walls around the newsroom to join the community in that discussion.”
Among RMI’s partners are IwantMyRocky.com, a Web site launched after the initial announcement that the Rocky had been put up for sale earlier this year; DenverAlaMode.com; InsideTheRockies.com, DrewLitton.com and MileHighPolitics.com.
RMI’s founding journalists own a majority interest in the magazine.
Monday, July 6, 2009
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