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Local First to Host “Harnessing Opportunity in Durango” Webcast

By |2022-03-18T13:25:09-06:00March 18th, 2022|Act Local, General, Home Page, Land Use, News, Press Releases|

Local First to Host “Harnessing Opportunity in Durango” WebcastWell-known urban planner, Joe Minicozzi, returns to Durango for a presentation contextualizing the opportunities available in historic redevelopment projects, including the former 9-R Administration Building. Local First is pleased to announce Joe Minicozzi, an AICP Urban Planner and founder of Urban3, will return to Durango for [...]

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47 Years of KDUR Durango!

By |2022-02-14T10:01:50-07:00February 14th, 2022|Create Local, Home Page, Member Highlight|

Celebrating 47 years of KDUR Durango! 1975 was quite a year with regards to “introductions.” 1975 was the year the world was introduced to VHS Tapes and Magic 8 Balls, Pez Dispensers, Mood Rings and The Pet Rock. That was also the year students, faculty and staff of Fort Lewis College as [...]

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Local First Foundation Hires Sarah Tober as Next Executive Director

By |2022-02-07T13:03:52-07:00February 7th, 2022|News, Press Releases|

LOCAL FIRST FOUNDATION HIRES SARAH TOBER AS NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Local First Foundation is excited to announce Sarah Tober as its next Executive Director. Tober will succeed Monique DiGiorgio, who has spearheaded Local First programs addressing affordable healthcare, the creative economy, and local clean energy, as well as initiatives aiding frontline workers [...]

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The Case for Unified, Mindful Development

By |2022-02-01T12:25:04-07:00January 31st, 2022|Act Local, Land Use, News|

The Case for Unified, Mindful Development (Published Saturday, January 29th, 2022 in The Durango Herald. Digital version available, here.) At Local First, our mission to create an economy that values people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone extends beyond our work with the local, independent business community. While preserving [...]

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Thrive in the New Year with Pathways Physical Therapy & Holistic Health

By |2022-02-04T13:01:16-07:00January 21st, 2022|Advertorial, General, Home Page|

Thrive in the New Year with Pathways Physical Therapy and Holistic Health With a new year comes an abundance of new resolutions. Join Local First member, Pathways Physical Therapy & Holistic Health, in letting 2022 be the start of listening to your body and providing it the necessary tools it [...]

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Tis the Season of Giving!

By |2021-12-02T12:52:57-07:00November 30th, 2021|General|

Tis' the Season of Giving! Colorado Gives Day | December 7th, 2021 With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and gathering of loved-ones, comes the end-of-year reminder to give thanks to the local organizations that are at the very core of our community. Thanks to Colorado Gives Regional Champion, [...]

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Private and Public Ownership

By |2021-09-08T13:40:17-06:00September 8th, 2021|Land Use, News|

Private and Public Ownership - What's best for La Plata County? The sales of a handful of prominent private and publicly-owned properties in Durango have been hot topics of discussion within our community over the past few months. From city-owned properties to public safety and school board buildings, and [...]

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27th Annual Autumn Arts Festival

By |2021-09-06T09:22:34-06:00August 25th, 2021|Create Local, News|

2021 Autumn Arts Festival WHEN: September 18th & 19th, 10am - 5pm WHERE: 2nd Ave. Downtown Durango, between College Ave & 10th St. WHO: This Festival is FREE and open to the public! Durango Autumn Arts Festival Returns! The Durango Arts Center (DAC) is excited to [...]

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The Complexity of Durango’s Labor Shortage

By |2021-07-20T09:23:51-06:00July 10th, 2021|News|

The Complexity of Durango’s Labor Shortage Earlier this summer, Local First, In The Weeds and Good Business Colorado’s Resilient Restaurant Program convened Durango’s local restaurant owners at Zia Taqueria North to address the largest barrier for their post-pandemic reopening: the labor shortage. Out of the 18 service businesses in attendance, over 85 open positions [...]

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Welcoming Nationally-Renowned Powerhouse, Stacy Mitchell, to Local First Celebration

By |2021-03-30T11:08:08-06:00March 15th, 2021|News|

Annual Celebration Keynote Speaker: nationally-renowned activist, Stacy Mitchell We are pleased to welcome Stacy Mitchell, co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), for a keynote address at this year’s Annual Local Celebration. Stacy Mitchell is an advocate for local and independent businesses and nationally known for her bold and unapologetic stance against [...]

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