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Top of the Town: Dressing Up for Snowdown

By |2018-02-06T10:11:22-07:00January 25th, 2018|Advertorial|

Top of the Town: Dressing Up for Snowdown Originally produced by 360 Durango   Time’s almost up, ladies and gentlemen, because Snowdown, A Black Tie Affair, begins Wednesday, January 31. Don’t go looking any less than the best; dress like a Dapper Dan (or Danielle) and skip the two-day shipping [...]

Zoning that Supports Businesses and Agriculture

By |2018-02-06T21:12:21-07:00January 16th, 2018|Land Use|

Comments from the La Plata County Land Use Code Hearing | La Plata County Fairgrounds Local First is a non-profit alliance of locally-owned, independent businesses and organizations working together to build an economy that values people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone. We currently represent 250 local, independent businesses in La Plata County. On [...]

Localist Spotlight: Charles Shaw & Dave Thibodeau

By |2018-02-20T12:59:09-07:00November 15th, 2017|Localists Spotlight|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking the talk of supporting our local [...]

Localist Spotlight: Tim Turner and Missy Votel

By |2018-02-20T12:59:22-07:00November 7th, 2017|Localists Spotlight|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking the talk of supporting our local [...]

Localist Spotlight: Rachel Landis & Ryan Lowe

By |2018-05-29T16:15:05-06:00October 24th, 2017|Localists Spotlight|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking the talk of supporting our local [...]

Localist Spotlight: Carol Clark & Kent Ford

By |2018-02-20T12:59:48-07:00October 17th, 2017|Localists Spotlight|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking [...]

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DURANGO REGION SCORES $355,000 LOCAL FOOD ACCESS AND RECOVERY GRANT

By |2018-02-06T19:32:15-07:00October 16th, 2017|Eat Local, Press Releases|

DURANGO AND SURROUNDING REGION SCORES $355,000 LOCAL FOOD ACCESS AND RECOVERY GRANT Funds to Launch a Food Recovery “Hub” October 16, 2017 - Durango, Colorado - A first-time-ever collaboration of local non-profits was chosen to receive $355,843 from the USDA through the Local Food Promotion Program of the Agricultural Marketing Service. The funds will support [...]

Why I moved cross country to work for Local First

By |2018-02-20T12:59:54-07:00July 11th, 2017|Localists Spotlight|

By Kiki Hooton Americorps VISTA I was born and raised in North Carolina, where the tea is sweet and so are the girls (trust the music, man), the beach and mountains are within our reach, and we have to fight hard to keep our friendships during college basketball season. Despite the crazy stuff you [...]

Creative Artisan Economy

By |2018-03-05T13:07:14-07:00June 5th, 2017|Create Local|

LA PLATA COUNTY’S CREATIVE ARTISAN ECONOMY Looking for something of immeasurable quality and creativity? Our local artists, musicians, and creative industries make La Plata County unique while also boosting our economy. According a recent study released by the City of Durango, non-profit and public arts and cultural organizations were directly responsible for $18.1 million [...]

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