Best stories of the year

The problems affecting newspapers nationwide cascaded down to me. Now I am looking for new opportunities. If anyone has any ideas, give me a shout: philliptyates@yahoo.com.

I just want to say thanks to everyone that worked with me at the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. It was a ball. I’ll miss y’all.

Barack Obama interview

flogsta — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:40:02 +0000

I had a brief interview with President-elect Barack Obama nine days before the Nov. 4 election. Here is an edited MP3 of the short chat. The article I produced from this interview is available here.

State investigations

flogsta — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:38:14 +0000

I wrote two stories last week about the state investigating three releases northwest of Parachute. Both stories got picked up by the Associated Press. Another interesting story from last Monday was about the Roan Plateau. Check them out.

More waste water releases under investigation by Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

Gas companies cited for waste discharge northwest of Parachute

Roan leasing faces challenge

New stories

flogsta — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:28:54 +0000

I have just updated this blog with more stories I have produced at the Glenwood Springs (Colo.) Post Independent. Check out the Glenwood Springs stories link above to read them.

Feature on the Glenwood Springs’ homeless population

flogsta — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:30:36 +0000

In April, I wrote a long feature story about three members of Glenwood Springs’ homeless community. That story was supplemented by a news story about the makeup of the area’s homeless populations. It was incredible to learn about the lives of three people who live in tents on the side of the hill, but who are still content with their station in life. It was a great experience.

Homeless in Glenwood Springs: Lives interconnected outside the mainstream

Most of Glenwood’s homeless are not jobless

Moving to new digs

flogsta — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:33:55 +0000

I got a pretty good deal for a place in downtown Glenwood Springs. It’s a much better situation compared to where I currently live. So family and friends out there, come and visit me! I got room.

Update to the blog

flogsta — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:08:24 +0000

It’s only been about a month and half since I moved to Glenwood Springs, Colo. But in that short time, I have decided that I love this place. It’s wonderful, beautiful and interesting. I am covering the county and energy beat for the Glenwood Springs Post Independent.

It’s been a gas so far. There’s so many interesting things to write about.

Anyway, I have revamped this blog to reflect what I have done recently and some of the stories I have written in Glenwood. Check out the stories on the Glenwood Springs stories link above. I’ve got some other pages to work on, but those will be up soon.

Thanks for taking a look at this blog.

Phillip Yates