Local Roots Guide

We are updating the San Luis Valley Local Roots Guide!

If you would like to update your listing, or be listed for the first time, please review our core values below, and email us at jae@slvlocalfoods.org.

“On the following pages, you will meet the farmers and ranchers who are growing locally and making their abundance available to the good people of the San Luis Valley and beyond.
This guide is dedicated to those who till the earth and tend the animals: to those who grow their own food and to those who grow it for others. Thank you for the bountiful harvest.”

~ Heather Green

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Organization/Business NameDescriptionProducts OfferedPhotoContact PersonAddressPhoneHoursWebsiteIconsCountyCity
Crestone Mercantile Grocery store providing local products. In addition we have laundry service, a diner, and a hardware store on site. Stop in! Grocery & Mercantile Elaine Johnson 182 & 191 E. Galena, Crestone (719) 256-5887 Mon-Sat 8am-7pm grocery; Mon- Fri 8am-5pm hardware Saguache Crestone
Ute Mountain Ranch Home to Heaven Scent Bread, Happy Hams & West's Best Soil and Compost. The heart of a family farm thriving, as Kelly West says, "in a culture of gratitude." Find Kelly's artisanal bread at the Taos Farmer's Market. Call to order grass-fed, hormone- and antibiotic- free beef or soil and compost. Baked Goods, Beef, Eggs, Compost Kelly & David West 8377 CR B, Jaroso (719) 672-4404 or for Soil and Compost call David (575) 770-8841 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm www.facebook.com/UteMountainFarmandRanchEnterprise Agritourism, Commercial Pesticide-Free, GMO-Free Costilla Jaroso
Grande Natural Meat Grande Natural Meats is a growing ranch-based elk, deer venison, buffalo meat, goat meat, Alaska seafood, antler and pet food company located at the headwaters of the Rio Grande River at the eastern edge of the beautiful San Juan mountain range of southwestern Colorado. Browse ourselection and order online. Game Meat, Pet Food Rich Forrest 19612 W Hwy 160, Del Norte (888) 788-7441 8 am to 6 pm Daily elkusa.com Vendor to VRFH Rio Grande Del Norte
Valley Roots Food Hub Valley Roots Food Hub has a selection of fresh produce, meats, and value-added goods from the San Luis Valley and beyond. Order online in bulk or small quantities; wholesale & retail. Drivers deliver to pickup locations around the region. Online Grocery, Delivery Service 5401 Terry St, Mosca (719) 206-2839 Order by 4pm Tuesday for Friday delivery; order by 4pm Friday for Tuesday delivery http://www.valleyrootsfoodhub.com Alamosa, Rio Grande, Saguache, Greater Foodshed Mosca, Alamosa, Del Norte, Creede, Colorado Springs, Saguache, Crestone, Buena Vista, Salida, Poncha Springs
Elephant Cloud Tea & Grocery: The Cloud Station Café Full-service natural foods market and organic cafe serving freshly made paninis, salads, smoothies, and more. Grocery Store, Café Benjamin Byer and Michell Beelendorf Contact: Benjamin Byer and Michell Beelendorf Phone: (719) 496-0966 or (719) 796-0967 Address: 200 Cottwonwood St., Crestone Email: elephantcloudtea@gmail.com (719) 496-0966 or (719) 796-0967 Cafe open 8am-2pm every day, store open 8am-7pm. Hours may change depending on the season. Saguache Crestone
La Garita Cafe & General Store Breakfast & Lunch: breakfast plates, burritos, baked goods; burgers, homefries & sandwiches; General Store with baked goods; eggs, veggies; organic cowshare milk 41605 County Road G Del Norte (719) 754-3755 Cafe 7am-2pm Mon-Sat; Store 7am-7pm Mon-Sat Del Norte
Vino Salida Wine Bar & Tasting Room Lovingly crafted wine and mead reflecting the local spirit of community and fun! Many varieties including Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Syrah, and more. Wine tasting and tours, local music acts, non-alcoholic beverages, patio games, private parties, special events, membership discounts and more. Wine, Mead, Patio Jamie Gregory and Jessica Shook 10495 CR 120, Poncha Springs (719) 539-6299 Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tue- Thu 12pm-6pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-8pm (Closed Sun-Mon) Labor Day to Memorial Day: Sun- Thu 12pm-6pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-8pm http://www.vinosalida.com Greater Foodshed Poncha Springs
4th Street Diner & Bakery You won't regret stopping here on your way through. Great home style cooking and awesome friendly service. Get your local juicy beef burger, potatoes and local greens when available, as well as our homemade pies and cinnamon rolls. Visit us! Restaurant Esther Last 411 4th St., Saguache (719) 655-6411 Thurs-Tues 7am-3pm (closed on Wednesdays) www.facebook.com/4thStreetDinerBakery Saguache Saguache
The Colorado Farm Brewery Colorado Farm Brewery in Alamosa, Colorado, takes farm-to-tap to a new level as the only brewery in the world where every ingredient in its estate beers comes from the farm in which they brew. Brewery 2070 CR 12 South, Alamosa (720) 739-1168 www.cofarmbeer.com/ Alamosa Alamosa
MoKi Food Truck The Mobile Kitchen AKA "MoKi" was created as part of the Local Foods Local Places initiative. By serving delicious, fresh meals made with all local ingredients, this project aims to increase access to SLV-grown foods and inspire seasoned chefs and rookie foodies alike to experiment with healthy, local options. The MoKi food truck is open for business during summer months at the Alamosa and Monte Vista Farmers Markets and occasionally serves meals at La Puente shelter. Call to inquire about catering. You can purchase a cookbook with MoKi recipes at Narrow Gauge Book Co-op in Alamosa. Ready-To-Eat Meals Made with Local Ingredients, Catering Abe Rosenberg (719) 580-5977 www.tiktok.com/@moki.food.truck? Alamosa, Rio Grande Moffat

Our Core Values

  • Economy / Economic Health
    Does our work support local farmers? Does it support the local economy? Does it support the viability of local farms and a network of micro businesses?
  • Regenerative / Environmental Health
    Is it local, regenerative, ecologically sound? Does it support the health of; the soil, the people, the water, the ecosystems? Does it foster respect for ecological longevity and health? Does it promote regenerative use of resources; soil, water?
  • Social Justice / Equity
    Does it promote social justice and equity? Does it improve access to local foods for everyone? Is it inclusive of and inviting to the entire community? Are a diversity of people in leadership, at the table and giving their voice?
  • Community
    Does it strengthen community? Is it family friendly, flexible? Does it promote a healthy community? Does it create a community of informed consumers? Are we working locally to have a global impact?
  • Food Production
    Does it support the viability of local farm and a network of micro businesses? Does it promote and enhance local food production and consumption? Does it empower people to put their hands in the earth?
  • Health of the People
    Does it improve access to local foods for everyone? Does it promote a healthy community? Does it create a community of informed consumers? Does it educate people about the value of food, soil, livestock, plants, fiber?
  • Cultural / Traditional Values
    Is it beneficial for all cultures? Does it honor the heritage and local food culture? Does it respect the cultural traditions and values of the SLV?
  • Partnerships
    Are we working through strategic partnerships? Have we evoked the wisdom, resources and strength of community partnerships? Is our work linked to others?
  • Other Outcomes
    Is the impact measurable? What is the “WHY”? What are the Global Implications?