2025 Local First Indie Award Winners Each year, the Local First Indie Awards shine a spotlight on the people and businesses that make La Plata County not just a place to live, but a place to love. These awards recognize the local legends, rising stars, community collaborators, and localists who strengthen our local [...]
Father’s Day: A Local Gift Guide for Every Kind of Dad This Father's Day, skip the generic gifts and celebrate the dad (or dad figure) in your life with something truly local. Whether he’s a river rat, grill master, bookworm, or get things done dad, there’s something for every kind of dad from Local [...]
Member Spotlight YESS The Book Hutch: How YESS The Book Hutch and Community Partners Are Boosting Literacy in Local Schools For over 16 years, the Southwest Backpack Literacy Program has quietly made a big impact on young readers across the 9-R School District. Spearheaded by Terry Hutchison, a longtime educator and owner of [...]
Member SpotlightFor the Birds: Supporting Durango’s Feathered Friends, One Seed at a Time At Local First, we love celebrating the independent businesses that make Durango unique, and For the Birds is a perfect example. For 29 years, this locally owned business has helped bird lovers connect with the natural world through high-quality seed blends [...]
Mother’s Day: A Local Gift Guide for Every Kind of Mom This Mother's Day, celebrate the amazing mothers and mother figures in your life while also supporting local businesses. Whether your mom is adventurous, creative, chill, or a total foodie, a perfect gift or experience is waiting for her, right here in La Plata [...]
Guest Post: Why Human-to-Human (H-to-H) Interactions Are Key to Small Business Success In today's fast-paced business environment, where transactions are often prioritized over human connections, it's essential to remind ourselves of the fundamental truth that businesses are built by and for people. Rebecca Melançon, Co-Founder of the Local Business Institute brings [...]
How to Support Local Businesses in 2025: Your Guide to Strengthening Your Community As we enter 2025, it's the perfect time to double down on supporting the local businesses and organizations that make our communities thrive. In a world that’s increasingly driven by big corporations, staying connected to our local businesses [...]
How to Make the Most of Noel Night in Durango: A Local's Guide Noel Night in Durango is one of the most anticipated holiday events of the year, and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season while supporting local businesses and the local circular economy. On Friday, December 6, 2024, [...]
Noel Night Presenting Sponsor: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Celebrate the Magic of Noel Night with Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to kick off the festivities in Durango than with Noel Night—a magical evening that brings the entire community together [...]
Noel Night Presenting Sponsor: First Southwest Bank “Noel Night is an amazing showcase and celebration of local businesses in Durango. As a CDFI bank focused on promoting economic growth and supporting small businesses, we are proud to sponsor this great community event.” - Kent Curtis, President and CEO of First Southwest Bank [...]
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