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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]