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Rocky Mountain Magazine was a regional monthly magazine published in Denver, CO from 1979-1982. The magazine featured many notable Western writers and contributors, including Edward Abbey, Thomas McGuane, Tim Cahill, William Kittredge, and US Olympic skier, Billy Kidd. [1] In 1982, the magazine won the National Magazine Award for general excellence.

History

The publication was founded by Terence Y. Sieg, who served as publisher and, later, editor-in-chief. [2] In its first year, Terry McDonell, an alum of Rolling Stone who went on to the be the founding editor of Men's Journal, edited the magazine. [3]

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References

  1. Rick, Bolton (May 3, 1979). "Magazine explores Rocky Mountains". Idaho Falls Post-Register.
  2. "Magazine Editors Quit Over 'Censorship'". Boulder Daily Camera. Associated Press. June 28, 1980.
  3. Ashton, John (March 4, 1979). "Another Magazine to Invade Region". Rocky Mountain News.