Funding
Transparency is a core value at OMN, and we believe our readers deserve to know how we are funded.
Organ Mountain News is built to serve southern New Mexico with independent, community-centered journalism. To keep that work sustainable, we rely on a mix of grants, reader contributions and partnerships.
Grants and Foundations
We update this list as new grants are awarded to ensure transparency in how OMN is supported.
- New Mexico Local News Fund Incubator — $20,000 (2024)
Seed funding that made it possible to launch Organ Mountain News and begin building a newsroom focused on southern New Mexico. - New Mexico Local News Fund Accelerator — $6,000 (2025)
Support aimed at strengthening OMN’s sustainability and helping us grow the systems we need to serve readers long term. - Listening Post Collective — $20,000 (2025)
A grant supporting Organ Mountain News as we learn more about and respond to the unmet news needs of Doña Ana County residents. (Read more)
- News Transformation Grant (Doña Ana Community College) — $77,000 over two years (2025–27)
Awarded to DACC with OMN as a partner, this grant helps create opportunities for students to report on local issues while expanding community media capacity in the region.
Reader Contributions
Organ Mountain News is strengthened by people who choose to give what they can. Every donation helps us cover stories that matter to southern New Mexico. (A donation option will be added here when available.)
Collaborative Reporting Projects
We participate in efforts such as the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative, which provide resources for reporting on complex issues that affect the region.
Sponsorships and Partnerships
We may partner with select organizations that support OMN’s mission while respecting our independence.
How We Use Our Funding
- Paying freelance reporters and photographers who cover stories that matter to our region
- Reporting on urgent community issues such as flooding, public safety and education
- Developing tools and resources that make local news more accessible
- Maintaining OMN’s digital presence without paywalls or subscription barriers
Our Principles
Funding sources never dictate our coverage. Editorial independence is non-negotiable.
