Our Work
Ways to put local, first.
From shopping to banking to celebrating the holidays — here's how our community keeps it local, one initiative at a time.
- Shop Local Discover the independent shops and boutiques that make downtown Durango one of a kind.
- Eat Local Support the restaurants, cafes, and food producers that give our community its flavor.
- Act Local Advocate for policies and choices that keep decision-making — and dollars — close to home.
- Create Local Champion the artists, makers, and creatives building Durango's creative economy.
- Bank Local Move your money to community banks and credit unions that reinvest in La Plata County.
- Reuse Local Reduce, reuse, and shop secondhand to keep resources circulating in our community.
- Mindful Development Support thoughtful, community-centered growth and land use across La Plata County.
- Noel Night Kick off the holidays with our community-wide celebration of shopping local.
- First Friday Join the monthly art crawl celebrating local art, music, and food throughout downtown.
- Be Local Coupon Book Save at dozens of local businesses while supporting the local economy.