[Gogar]

I was born and raised in Center, Colorado, right in the middle of the area you are describing. You can google map it.

IMO you should check into the local economy, things are not bright. Actually, it's pretty dismal.

In addition, you will be giving up your heat and humidity for a few months of sub-zero lows, with many months in the spring of DAILY 30-40 mph winds. also, keep in mind that the average elevation in the San Luis Valley is about 7,500 feet. Most happy families who want to purchase a camp-site in the great state of Colorado don't want to go to a high mountain desert where it's 30 degrees farenheit with 40mph winds, and no access to goods or services.

Another consideration if you are considering a tourism destination is access: 4+ hours to the nearest airport, unless you've got your own plane, or a big briefcase full of cash. And, if you have a big briefcase full of cash, you'd just vacation somewhere that's actually cool.

In addition, access to the closest major metro is about 2 hours. Closest Porsche mechanic? 3.5 hours.

There's a reason that acreage is cheap. Even though I have a few fond memories of the area, I wonder if you should check into some other options in Colorado that you might find more agreeable long-term. I'll try to think of a few.