Member Spotlight: Horsefly History Tours: History with a Bite — Durango’s Wild West Roots Brought to Life Every town has legends, but only Horsefly History Tours takes you to the real locations where history and its ghosts truly live. In Durango, truth is often stranger than fiction, and Horsefly’s experienced guides bring to [...]
Member Spotlight: Reliance Management LLC We’re excited to shine a light on Reliance Management LLC, a dynamic community association management company right here in Southwest Colorado. Though relatively new to the Local First scene, Reliance is already proving itself as a committed, trustworthy partner for volunteer HOA Boards across Durango and its neighboring communities. [...]
Member Spotlight: Sarvaa Organics Sarvaa Organics was born from a deeply personal journey of healing, led by Derek Van Atta and Joshua Hoffman. This Q&A shares the inspiration behind Sarvaa, what makes their superfood blends unique, and how their mission ties together health, sustainability, and community. What inspired the creation of Sarvaa Organics? Inspiration [...]
Level Up Your Business Skills Local First is partnering with the Local Business Institute to make professional development more accessible than ever for Colorado’s small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and rural entrepreneurs. Thanks to funding from the State of Colorado’s Workforce Resilience Program, two impactful training opportunities are available at [...]
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 [...]
2021 Good Business Colorado Road Tour On October 25th, the team at Good Business Colorado joined Local First at Fort Lewis College's Center for Innovation for an interactive business mini-summit to help inform policy-makers ahead of the 2022 legislative session. Together, local business owners and economic development leaders spoke about their experience [...]
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