Our mission

To build community and strengthen democracy by serving an active, thoughtful readership at the local level ā where the impact of citizen action is greatest.

WE ARE... an independent newspaper located in Asheville, North Carolina
We report independently, fairly and in-depth on local news and issues affecting Asheville and the surrounding region.
We chronicle the area's vibrant arts-and-culture scene.
We treat our readers as participants in an ongoing civic dialogue.
We honor diversity.
We encourage excellent and innovative work in an equitable, respectful and collegial environment.
We offer exceptional and affordable media opportunities for local businesses, professionals and nonprofit groups to promote their goods and services.

Contact information

Phone Main: (828) 251-1333 Fax: (828) 251-1311

Mailing address Mountain Xpress P.O. Box 144 Asheville, NC 28802

Business address Mountain Xpress 2 Wall Street Asheville, NC 28801

Shoot us an email: Got a news tip or story idea? E-mail: news@mountainx.com Have arts or entertainment-related news? E-mail: ae@mountainx.com Want to send a letter to the editor? E-mail: letters@mountainx.com Submit a calendar entry via E-mail: calendar@mountainx.com Please send food news to: food@mountainx.com Please send business news to: business@mountainx.com Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/mountainx Report website issues or bugs: www.mountainx.com/bugs

Staff directory

Office
Phone: 251-1333 ext. 310

Jeff Fobes

Publisher & Editor

251-1333 ext. 109 publisher@mountainx.com @fobes

Patty Levesque

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

251-1333 ext. 108 plevesque@mountainx.com

Lisa Watters

Assistant Office Manager

251-1333 ext. 100 lwatters@mountainx.com

Editorial Department
Editorial Phone: 251-1333 ext. 340 A & E Phone: 251-1333 ext. 360 E-Mail: news@mountainx.com | letters@mountainx.com | opinion@mountainx.com | ae@mountainx.com | calendar@mountainx.com | clubland@mountainx.com Twitter: @mxnews | @mxcalendar