Clarity Media Group Promoted New News Leaders
John Boogert and Luige Del Puerto will step into executive leadership roles following the retirement of Vince Bzdek.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in People
Clarity Media Group has promoted John Boogert and Luige Del Puerto to oversee news operations for the company. These appointments follow the planned retirement of executive editor Vince Bzdek.
Why it matters
The leadership change shifts the management structure of the organization's Colorado newsrooms as the veteran executive editor prepares to depart.
The company’s Colorado news operations now split leadership oversight between the Colorado Springs and Denver offices. This transition follows the acquisition of The Gazette by Clarity Media Group, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corp., in 2012.
The players
John Boogert
He is the newly appointed leader of news operations for the Colorado Springs office.
Luige Del Puerto
He is the newly appointed leader of news operations for the Denver office.
Vince Bzdek
He is the retiring executive editor who has led the organization's news operations.
Christopher P. Reen
He serves as the President and CEO of Clarity Media Group.
Clarity Media Group
This is a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corp. that operates various media outlets in Colorado.
The details
John Boogert, who has served as a news director since 2017 and editor since 2022, will lead Colorado Springs news operations. Luige Del Puerto, who joined The Gazette in 2021, will oversee news operations for the Denver office.
Timeline
Clarity Media Group acquired the business on November 30, 2012.
The Denver Gazette launched on September 14, 2020.
Vince Bzdek announced his retirement in July 2026.
The journalists were promoted to their new positions on October 4, 2026.
Vince Bzdek will officially retire on December 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
This reorganization follows the 2012 Clarity Media Group acquisition of The Gazette and reflects an ongoing strategy to decentralize regional news management. By appointing separate leads for Denver and Colorado Springs, the firm moves to solidify its competitive footprint across the state.
Readers of the organization's publications may see changes in editorial focus or news coverage styles as new leadership takes command. The transition ensures the continued operation of daily reporting across the Colorado Springs and Denver bureaus.
The takeaway
Effective management transitions are critical to maintaining journalistic continuity during long-term executive changes. Regular readers should monitor upcoming editorial sections to identify potential shifts in news coverage and priority.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts and local news management, see People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Colorado Springs Gazette.
