The Beacon-Colorado has effectively reached a 40+ market on Colorado's Western slope teaming 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. Through engaging, compelling content and design, The Beacon has developed a loyal readership. More than 45% of 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.The Beacon - Colorado is in the Grand Junction - Montrose, CO DMA. The Beacon - Colorado offers ROP and insert advertising opportunities in its daily circulation. Echo Media has direct relationships with over 7,500 newspapers providing tremendous local coverage.