The Crestone Eagle is an independent, monthly publication published by Crestone Eagle Community Media, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The Crestone Eagle is a monthly newspaper serving Crestone and Northern Saguache County.
Crestone Eagle Community Media
- Nonprofit
Strategic priorities for the next 12–18 months
1. Website & digital subscription platform overhaul
2. Increased ad sales to sustain operational costs.
3. Hiring a Digital Content Editor
4. Reaching a younger audience through digital platforms.
What are the biggest challenges you are navigating right now?
Funding
What are the opportunities you are most excited about?
N/A
Revenue Mix
Ads: 50%
Donations: 20%
Grants: 20%
Subscriptions: 5%
Outlet sales: 5%
Staff Breakdown
PTE:
– Managing Editor
– Ad Sales Manager
5-10 contracted contributors, writers & photographers.
Year Founded:
2018
Top Issues Covered
- and civic life, and courts, and entertainment, and inclusion, and natural resources, Arts, Business and economy, climate, Community voices, crime, culture, Education (K–12, Environment, Equity, Health and wellness, higher education, Housing and development, Local government (city and county), opinion, Public safety, race, Transportation and infrastructure, youth issues)
Coverage Areas
- Coverage Areas: Countywide, Rural community
- Cities/Counties Covered: Saguache County
Annual Budget:
$147,936