Weenuche Smoke Signals is a tribal-owned and operated media department based on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in Towaoc, Colorado.
Weenuche Smoke Signals
Strategic priorities for the next 12–18 months
Talent Growth, Public Visibility, and Community Connection. Empowered Team: Guide individual responsibilities so staff can thrive and grow within the department. Public Visibility: Feature the team’s hard work directly in the newspaper for public recognition. Community Connection: Build deep, lasting relationships with the local community for years to come.
What are the biggest challenges you are navigating right now?
Having issues with money to kick-start publishing the newspaper and elders having no access to this public information.
What are the opportunities you are most excited about?
I am excited to see how things turn out with the newspaper and learn how to distribute them to the public. Maybe even learn how to allow others to pay a subscription so that we can continue to do the work we do for the community.
Current Funders
Colorado Media Project
Revenue Mix
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe w/ the United States Government
Year Founded:
1960
Top Issues Covered
Coverage Areas
- Coverage Areas: Ute Mountain Ute Reservation
- Cities/Counties Covered: Towaoc
Annual Budget:
191,968.78