Local First is looking for a La Plata County local to join our organization as CEO! Learn more here!

Localist Spotlight: Tim Turner and Missy Votel

By |2018-02-20T12:59:22-07:00November 7th, 2017|Uncategorized|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking the talk of supporting our local [...]

Localist Spotlight: Christina Rinderle & Cathy Roberts

By |2018-02-20T12:59:29-07:00October 31st, 2017|Uncategorized|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking the talk of supporting our local [...]

Localist Spotlight: Rachel Landis & Ryan Lowe

By |2018-05-29T16:15:05-06:00October 24th, 2017|Uncategorized|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking the talk of supporting our local [...]

Localist Spotlight: Carol Clark & Kent Ford

By |2018-02-20T12:59:48-07:00October 17th, 2017|Uncategorized|

In anticipation of the 10th annual Be Local Coupon Book release coming up the week of November 20, Local First is happy to introduce you to our first-ever official Localists. A Localist is our fancy word for an individual who lives and thrives in La Plata County, walking [...]

Comments Off on Localist Spotlight: Carol Clark & Kent Ford

Why I moved cross country to work for Local First

By |2018-02-20T12:59:54-07:00July 11th, 2017|Uncategorized|

By Kiki Hooton Americorps VISTA I was born and raised in North Carolina, where the tea is sweet and so are the girls (trust the music, man), the beach and mountains are within our reach, and we have to fight hard to keep our friendships during college basketball season. Despite the crazy stuff you [...]

Creative Artisan Economy

By |2018-03-05T13:07:14-07:00June 5th, 2017|Uncategorized|

LA PLATA COUNTY’S CREATIVE ARTISAN ECONOMY Looking for something of immeasurable quality and creativity? Our local artists, musicians, and creative industries make La Plata County unique while also boosting our economy. According a recent study released by the City of Durango, non-profit and public arts and cultural organizations were directly responsible for $18.1 million [...]

Go to Top