Local First News
Independents Week: Independence in the Eyes of a Local
The first time I met the owner of a local independent business, I was totally starstruck. It was a downtown coffee shop and I happened to be caught in the middle of a conversation between him and the barista. I don’t even think I was able to look him [...]
Music as Inspiration
From Alissa Wolf, Executive Director of iAM Music. Local First and iAM Music are working in partnership on the Cultivate Campaign. Christiana, age 11 (quoted above), is one of several talented and dedicated students at iAM MUSIC who is receiving a scholarship to further her studies in music and [...]
Artist Spotlight: Allie Wolfe
Durango's Creative Comic Allie and the Creative Arts team painting. Photo by Jennaye Derge. Allie Wolfe is a well-known performer in Durango's stand-up comedy scene. Allie Wolfe is a person who cannot be described in one word. She is [...]