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Ralph Routon

Ralph Routon

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Interim Co-publisher, Colorado Springs Indy

Manitou Springs

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Anything not related to public policy.

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Total articles 105

  • Opinion: Back to the future

    By Dave Gardner, Ralph Routon| Colorado Springs Indy Verified Fran Zankowski has spent decades turning alternative community newspapers into thriving, feisty and widely respected operations. Now he returns to one of those success stories, the Colorado Springs Independent, for an encore. The board of Citizen-Powered Media, nonprofit parent of the Indy and the Colorado Springs Business Journal, proudly announces the appointment of Zankowski as our new publisher

    By Dave Gardner, Ralph Routon · Colorado Springs Indy

    May. 23, 2023

  • Opinion: Long live the Indy

    By Ralph Routon| Colorado Springs Indy Verified Of all the keys to a rewarding life, one always has stood out for me. You must be willing to admit when you’re wrong — and be diligent in correcting mistakes. Sincerely. Not just for yourself, but for anyone else affected by your actions, or the situations you inherit. That philosophy has come back to mind in full force the past two months, not just once but repeatedly, as the Sixty35 Media saga has unfolded

    By Ralph Routon · Colorado Springs Indy

    Apr. 12, 2023

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Colorado Springs Indy

The Colorado Springs Indy (CS Indy) is a biweekly alternative newspaper that has been serving the Colorado Springs community since 1993. Founded by John Weiss, it aims to provide a progressive voice and highlight underrepresented perspectives. The publication transitioned to nonprofit status in 2022 and was acquired by local developers Kevin O’Neil and J.W. Roth in 2024. CS Indy publishes a free print newspaper available at newsstands throughout Colorado Springs. It also offers digital content, including online articles and membership perks for a monthly donation. The newspaper focuses on local news, cultural coverage, and advocacy for marginalized groups. Additionally, it hosts or sponsors local events, providing members with free or discounted access. The Indy relies on local advertising and community support through memberships and donations to sustain its operations.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

+1 719-577-4545

Founded: 1993