Local First

✨ Be Local Bash Sponsor Spotlight: The Payroll Department ✨

A true champion of localism, The Payroll Department has been a longtime supporter of Local First and our local business community. In addition to providing trusted payroll services to many of our local businesses, they are deeply committed to giving back—donating more than $30,000 to local nonprofits in the past year alone.

Thank you, The Payroll Department, for investing in the people and organizations that make our community thrive! ❤️

🎟️ Join us at the Be Local Bash as we celebrate local businesses, community leaders, and organizations making a difference.
Get your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/2026-be-local-bash

Some moments deserve to be remembered forever.
Allison Ragsdale LLC captures life in La Plata County, from family milestones to quiet, in-between moments that tell a story.
Supporting local creatives means investing in the people who help preserve our community’s memories.
What’s your favorite local spot for photos?

Graduation season is here!

Whether it’s high school, college, or a big milestone in between, celebrating locally makes it even more special.
Check out your neighborhood shops for thoughtful gifts that go beyond the usual, and support the businesses cheering our grads on.
Got a favorite place for graduation gifts?