9NEWS Legend Manny Sotelo Retires After 42 Years
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Legendary Photojournalist Manny Sotelo Retires After 42 Years at 9NEWS
Manny Sotelo, a renowned photojournalist, is retiring after a remarkable 42-year career at 9NEWS in Denver. Starting as a general assignment shooter in 1984, Sotelo rose through the ranks to become assistant chief photographer, director of photography, and news project supervisor.
Before joining 9NEWS, Sotelo began his career in 1978 as an audio tech at KVOA-TV in Tucson, later becoming an editor and assistant chief photographer. He also served as the national president of the National Press Photographers Association.
Throughout his career, Sotelo has captured a wide range of events, from natural disasters to historic moments, and has mentored hundreds of young photographers and reporters. One of his most memorable moments was covering the Space Shuttle Challenger launch in 1986 with children from Boulder County, demonstrating his ability to maintain professionalism amidst tragedy.
Colleagues remember Sotelo for his genuine compassion and exceptional skills that significantly influenced 9NEWS visual storytelling. His retirement marks the end of an era, as the station loses a true legend whose lens shaped local news for generations.
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