AAN News

Colorado Springs Independent Announces Publisher Transitionnew

Carrie Simison will take over as publisher on Sept. 17. John Weiss will assume role as chair of Colorado Publishing House, the parent company of the Independent.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  08-05-2015  12:00 pm  |  Industry News

Vanessa Martinez Named Editor of Colorado Springs Independentnew

Martinez will replace Kirk Woundy, who announced his departure in January.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  06-03-2015  12:15 pm  |  Industry News

Alt-Weeklies Raise Over $6 Million for Community Nonprofits

More than $6 million was collectively raised for local nonprofit charities through the 2014 year-end “Give!” campaigns held by Willamette Week, Colorado Springs Independent, Monterey County Weekly and INDY Week. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  02-19-2015  1:00 pm  |  Industry News

Colorado Springs Independent Editor Kirk Woundy to Step Downnew

Kirk Woundy has occupied the position since September 2012, and plans to continue doing so until a new editor is identified.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  01-12-2015  3:00 pm  |  Industry News

Boulder Weekly Wins 36 Awards in Top of the Rockies Contestnew

Colorado Springs Independent won 21 awards and the Santa Fe Reporter won 12 awards. Westword editor Patricia Calhoun earned the Keeper of the Flame Award.
SPJ Colorado Pro  |  05-02-2014  3:10 pm  | 

Four Alt-Weeklies Aim to Raise 4.7 Million for Non-Profits

Colorado Springs Independent, INDY Week, Monterey County Weekly, and Willamette Week have kicked off their annual "Give!" campaigns. (FULL STORY)
Give!  |  11-15-2013  11:45 am  |  Industry News

Alt-Weeklies in Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah Win Regional SPJ Awards

Boulder Weekly, Colorado Springs Independent, Salt Lake City Weekly, and the Santa Fe Reporter picked up awards in the Top of the Rockies contest. (FULL STORY)
SPJ  |  05-29-2013  3:30 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Four Alt-Weeklies Win SPJ Sigma Delta Chi Awards

The Colorado Springs Independent, Houston Press, Miami New Times and The Texas Observer have each won Sigma Delta Chi Awards from the national Society of Professional Journalists. (FULL STORY)
SPJ  |  04-23-2013  3:15 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Three AAN Members Raise $3.7 Million for Local Non-Profits

The 2012 year-end "Give!" campaigns by Colorado Springs Independent, Monterey County Weekly, and Willamette Week raised a combined $3.7 million for local non-profits. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  02-04-2013  3:40 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Colorado Springs Independent Taps Kirk Woundy as Editornew

Woundy moves up from the managing editor position to replace Ralph Routon, who will remain as executive editor.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  10-04-2012  10:00 am  |  Industry News

Colorado Springs Independent Buys Local Business Journal

Colorado Springs Independent  |  05-14-2012  4:40 pm  |  Press Releases

Colorado Springs Independent Moves Publication Date From Thurs. to Wed.

The Colorado Springs Independent will start publishing on Wednesdays starting April 11, 2012. (FULL STORY)
Colorado Springs Independent  |  03-28-2012  12:00 pm  |  Press Releases

2011 'Give!' Campaigns Raise Nearly $3 Million for Non-Profits

Colorado Springs Independent, Monterey County Weekly and Willamette Week raised a combined $2.95 million for local non-profits. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  01-23-2012  5:26 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

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