Local First Foundation

The mission of the Local First Foundation is to conduct education, research, and outreach on the importance of local self-reliance in order to build an economy that values people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone in the greater La Plata County region.

Local Self Reliance

The Local First Foundation works to build an economy that values people, the planet, and prosperity for everyone. Our initiatives include forming a health care cooperative, supporting local, renewable energy and the establishment of a creative district that supports the creative economy.

Word On The Street

2202, 2020

Centura Backs out of Southwest Health Alliance

Printed in the Durango Herald February 22, 2020 Centura Backs out of Southwest Health Alliance In response to the [...]

2501, 2020

Here’s how to help your Local First Foundation

Printed in the Durango Herald January 25, 2020 Here's how to help your Local First Foundation Local First, the [...]

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