Local First News
Local First is Hiring!
Work with us! Local First is a community-led nonprofit organization celebrating almost two decades of serving local independent businesses and the greater community of La Plata County. Through our work, we hope to achieve an engaged, thriving local independent business community that values people, planet, and prosperity for [...]
Being a Localist Means Fighting for Fairness
Being a Localist Means Fighting for Fairness By Doug McCarthy, Local First The localist movement grew from a recognition that a globalist economy dominated by large multinational corporations does not always benefit consumers and our communities. Weak antitrust enforcement has allowed consolidation of market power in many industries, [...]
Peak Health Alliance Enrollment Extension
Deadline Extended to Dec. 31 For Direct Enrollment With Elevate Health Plans Extension announcement! There is still time to enroll off-exchange (directly through Elevate Health Plans) for 2024 coverage beginning Jan. 1. You now have until December 31 to enroll directly. For more information, please call 970-368-5969. If [...]
