Crestone Eagle Community Media

The Crestone Eagle is an independent, monthly newspaper published by Crestone Eagle Community Media, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Since 1989, the Eagle has been crucial to the community in and around Crestone, Colorado. Recent investigative stories include erroneous taxation by Amazon and AirBnb that saved local residents hundreds of thousands of dollars, reporting on threats to local aquifers by those who want to redirect our water outside the San Luis Valley, and disruptive low-altitude military flights over migratory bird sanctuaries. We report on alternative building techniques, culture and events, and keep an eye on local politics and anything else of interest to our readers.

Like so many small independent newspapers, our advertising and subscription dollars can no longer sustain our operations, which is why we became a non-profit community newspaper in 2022.  While we live in an area of great natural resources--US National Forest and Wilderness areas, The Baca Wildlife Refuge and The Great Sand Dunes National Park, we operate out of one of the poorest counties of Colorado. 

Serving a community of just a few thousand people presents economic challenges even more severe than those faced by new organizations in major cities. In addition to producing trustworthy local news, we are committed to helping enhance economic development and community engagement. We rely on community support to carry out these efforts. 

With an entirely new board as of November, 2024, and a restructured business model, The Eagle is committed more than ever to the principles of transparency and community engagement, and has restructured the organization to enhance long-term sustainability.

Thank you for supporting The Crestone Eagle.