Yocal
Yocal is a partnership between Local First and the Durango Telegraph to bring you content about all things local.
Interested in learning more? Email jennaye@local-first.org

Latest Issues

February 2021 Edition
Including the “Reviewing a Year of COVID Like a Local”, a Q&A with Durango’s only eco-friendly carpet cleaner, Ultrasteam, and a summery of why our City Councilor Candidates look local ! Check it out in The Durango Telegraph!
Read it in The Durango Telegraph!

January 2021 Edition
Including “How to Stop Doom Scrolling Like a Local”, a review of the new retail space and delivery options from Adela Flora, a profound look into art from Caprice at Create Art & Tea, and a look into our new small business funding opportunity! Check it out in The Durango Telegraph! On stands or online!
Read it in The Durango Telegraph!

November 2020 Edition
Including “How to Cold Turkey Coffee Like a Local”, a review of the Farmers Market, and introduction to the new 2020/2021 Be Local Coupon Book (and new app!), and details about Noel Night! Check it out in The Durango Telegraph! On stands or online!
Read it in The Durango Telegraph!

September 2020 Edition
Including “How to (Not) Cook like a Local”, a Q&A with Zia Taqueria and an unveiling of their new north location, and the delicious details about Eat Local Month! Check it out in The Durango Telegraph on stands, or online!

August 2020 Edition
Including “How to Find Solace like a Local”, a Q&A with the newest model of local health care catering to small businesses and individuals, a Q&A with Durango Montessori School about a new partnership with Colvig Silver Camp and news about what Local First has been up to! Check it out in The Durango Telegraph on stands, the e-edition of the Telegraph or below!




How to Shower Yourself Like a Local
A local’s guide to April showers.

Southwest Wedding Bazaar
New wedding event showcases local wedding vendors.

Local Health Care
Local First teams up with the Durango Network to bring health care to small, local businesses.

Outlier Cellars
One-year-old cidery serves up local, craft cider and wines.

Dating Locally
One local’s guide to dating yourself (and skipping the lift line)

How to Marie Kondo Like a Local
I was slow on hearing about this Marie Kondo person.

Durango Outdoor Exchange
LOCAL FIRST: Fill us in on Durango Outdoor Exchange’s mission.

Rivergate Pharmacy
LOCAL FIRST: What is Rivergate Pharmacy’s philosophy?
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Jennaye@local-first.org