Water issue you mentioned Jeff... I looked into that. It's unfathomable how complicated the water laws are in CO.
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Craig... I've looked into prices and some places seem reasonable while others are through the roof. Am open to looking elsewhere. Only reason for CO is I've driven all around the sate over the years---I like it. Been through Utah and New Mexico too.
Wonder if your thinking boatlife being off the grid Bob? I've been on & around the water, palm trees and in the tropics since '74. Had my fill. Years go by without the change of seasons... one year blends into the next.
No large airport needed Gogar. Only need it for sailplane. Winch launcher. If I have enough property... could put runway and winch in. Not sure that;s legal. Will speak with CO sailplane association about.
The 160 acres are nice Rich. I haven't looked in the SW corner yet. My budget is more like 30 acres. Think with enough $$$s put into solar gear and wind, power would be taken care of.