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Swift Communications Announces Leadership Change at Craig Press
New publisher to take over at Colorado newspapers amid financial challenges.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:41pm
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The leadership change at the Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today reflects the financial challenges facing local newspapers across the country.Steamboat Springs TodaySwift Communications, the owner of the Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today newspapers, has announced a change in leadership at the publications. Bonnie Stewart, who has been the publisher for both newspapers since December 2021, is stepping down from her role, a move necessitated by financial conditions facing the company.
Why it matters
The Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today are two of the most prominent local newspapers in northwest Colorado, providing critical news coverage for their respective communities. This leadership change comes as local media outlets across the country continue to face financial pressures, raising concerns about the future of community journalism.
The details
Bonnie Stewart had been the publisher for the Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today since late 2021. However, Swift Communications, the parent company that owns both newspapers, has cited financial conditions as the reason for Stewart's departure from the publisher role.
- Bonnie Stewart became the publisher of the Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today in December 2021.
- The leadership change at the newspapers was announced on April 10, 2026.
The players
Swift Communications
The media company that owns the Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today newspapers.
Bonnie Stewart
The former publisher of the Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today, who is stepping down from her role.
The takeaway
This leadership change at the Craig Press and Steamboat Pilot & Today highlights the ongoing financial challenges facing local newspapers, even those with a long history in their communities. It raises concerns about the future of community journalism and the ability of these publications to continue providing vital news coverage.
