LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate the Canyon Courier as Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper information sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Canyon Courier is a community newspaper serving Evergreen, Colorado. The publication is part of Colorado Community Media (CCM), a network of local newspapers across the Denver metro area. In 2021, CCM was acquired by the Colorado News Conservancy, a partnership between the nonprofit National Trust for Local News and The Colorado Sun, aiming to preserve local journalism in Colorado.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Canyon Courier operates under Colorado Community Media, which the Colorado News Conservancy owns. The publication generates revenue through traditional advertising, subscriptions, and community support, including donations facilitated via ColoradoGives.org
Analysis / Bias
The Canyon Courier focuses on hyperlocal news, covering city council meetings, local elections, school board decisions, community events, and high school sports. Its reporting is straightforward and fact-based, aiming to inform residents about issues directly impacting their community: Jeffco teachers union delivers vote of no confidence in Superintendent Dorland. The publication adheres to journalistic standards set by CCM, emphasizing accuracy, fairness, and transparency.
Editorially, a review of op-eds shows that slightly more favor the left. Generally, straight news is presented with low bias and proper sourcing, while editorial content slightly favors the left.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Canyon Courier as Least Biased based on reasonably balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper information sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 06/02/2025)
Last Updated on June 2, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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