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

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 [...]

2812, 2019

’Tis the season for the Be Local Coupon Book

Printed in the Durango Herald December 28, 2019 ’Tis the season for the Be Local Coupon Book You’ve seen [...]

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