Alamosa Citizen represents Zepol Media’s interpretation of what community journalism looks like in the current world. We are the internet source for telling the story of our hometown of Alamosa, Colorado and its place in the greater six-county San Luis Valley.
Alamosa Citizen
- Fiscally Sponsored For-profit
Strategic priorities for the next 12–18 months
1. Grow membership base
2. Build onto staff capacity
What are the biggest challenges you are navigating right now?
Searching for talent to add to staff capacity
What are the opportunities you are most excited about?
– Building membership base
– Expanding reporting focuses
– Executing 2026 projects.
Current Funders
Colorado Media Project and Press Forward grant funding currently helps support costs
Revenue Mix
Membership: 20%
Retail/Advertising: 80%
Staff Breakdown
– 4 FTE
– Interns
– Contributors
Year Founded:
2021
Top Issues Covered
- Arts, culture, and entertainment, Environment, climate, and natural resources, Local government (city and county)
Coverage Areas
- Coverage Areas: Rural community
- Cities/Counties Covered: Alamosa County, Antonito, Conejos County, Costilla County, Creede, La Jara, Mineral County, Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Saguache County, San Luis
Annual Budget:
$160,000