Distribution Since 1987, The Beacon has effectively reached a 40+ market on Colorado’s Western Slope teeming with loyal and enthusiastic readers. It is published at the beginning of every month and dedicated to inform, serve, educate, inspire and entertain the communities of Delta, Montrose and Mesa counties at over 300 free distribution sites. The Beacon newspaper is locally owned and operated. Distribution is to grocery stores, restaurants, selected businesses, senior centers, retirement communities and organizations, and individual subscribers.We publish a quality, national award-winning community newspaper offering business display advertisements reaching an active 40+ market.We work hard to satisfy both our readers and our advertisers. Beacon Newspaper Wins 12 National Awards in 2007 The Beacon Newsaper won 12 National awards from the North American Mature Publishers (NAMPA) Association in Nassau, Bahamas, November 2007. They are: Best of Show, 2nd Place. Personal Essay, 1st Place: “I’m 82 and I Just Jumped Out of an Airplane” 11/06 , by Ruth Anderson, and, “It’s a a New Life” 4/07, by Saralee Perel. Profiles, 1st Place: “Do What You Want to Do.” 10/06, by Kay Stack. Community Service, 2nd Place: “Couples Build Green Dream Homes” 5/07, by Sarah Rice Johnson. How-To Feature, 1st Place: “To Basalt and Beyond” 8/06, by Abbott Fay. Travel Column, 1st Place: “Easy Excursions” a regualr feature by Melanie Culver. Feature Writing, 1st & 2nd Place: “Life Goes on After Cancer” 10/06, by Sarah Rice Johnson, 1st Place, and, “Personal Triumphs” 8/07, by Melanie Culver, 2nd Place. Cover Photo, 2nd Place: 11/07 Beacon cover of Ruth Anderson parachuting in the middle of the sky. Banner, 1st Place: Cover logo with photo. For monthly Beacon front cover design. Overall Excellence, 2nd Place. Mentoring award, first annual. National Award-Winning Publication Through engaging, compelling content and design,we have developed a loyal readership. More than 45 percent of our readers keep their copies for more than two weeks and many cut out and save both articles and advertisements to share with friends and family. More than 87 percent tell us they patronize our advertisers.  Call Now (970) 243-8829 PDF Media Kit (Right click and save) Media Kit Cover | Ad Results | Editorial Calendar | Impact Market Facts | About Us | Rates Advertising Agreement | Resource Directory Agreement Adobe Reader required Home | Impact | Results | Market Facts | Calendar | Ad Sizes & Rates