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Right now
you are searching for a place
where you can enjoy quality
time -- for yourself and with
your children.
This property
offers wildlife and an appreciation
for nature.
You may not
want to live here, but you want
to own your own acreage for
enjoyment and the future.
Later in
life the acreage may be for
you, your children, and grandchildren,
but for now, it is for your
peace of mind.
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What Your Children
Experience In Colorado
Is More Than You
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Testimonial
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Thank you
for selling the property to
me. I feel like a rancher because
of owning the land. I have 3
cowboy hats because of it and
I can honestly say I have a
small ranch. My property is
part of me now. It's my piece
of mind. I've read where the
San Luis Valley air is some
of the cleanest on Earth. Thank
you so much for selling it to
me.
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About
This 5-acre Property
Perfect For
Camping ~ A Cabin ~ Your
New Colorado Home ~ Recreation
Headquarters
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Features & Specifications
Your Colorado Property Will
Provide Lasting Memories
Experience the majestic
mountains, fresh mountain air, an abundance
of wildlife running all around and you may
just find a new perspective on life. Get
to know the charming towns and you'll see
how hospitable, friendly and diverse the
people are. This is truly the ultimate place
for families, couples, and friends to get
away from the daily grind.
Sunrise on Blanca Peak and four other
peaks over 13,000 feet in elevation
Northwest of This Property
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Would you
like to watch the sun come up
on the mountain peaks while
having your morning coffee?
This is a terrific way to start
the day.
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Located in central, southern
Colorado on the east side of the Continental
Divide is the largest mountain valley in
the United States, the
San Luis Valley. Nestled between the
majestic San Juan, La Garita, and Sangre
de Cristo Mountain Ranges, this area offers
its residents and visitors outstanding mountain
vistas in a farming and ranching atmosphere
for a perfectly balanced, peaceful life.
The
San Luis Valley is famous for being
the first area in Colorado to be settled
by people other than Native Americans. Present
day, the Valley is famous for its farming,
the Great Sand Dunes National Park, and
being the birthplace for the Rio Grande
River.
This 5-acre ranch is
located approximately 12 miles southwest
of the town of Blanca. (20-minute
drive) Blanca has many small, country town
services, including an excellent country-style
restaurant. Try their home-made pies and
green chili sauce.
Alamosa, the largest
town in the area, is approximately 25 miles
away (30-minute drive). Alamosa has a major
hospital, restaurants, and shopping, including
a Walmart Super Store.
Mileage From Other Cities
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Even though
it is snowing in Colorado, you
don't have to worry about getting
to your land. Down in the mountain
valley where the land is located,
it does not snow very much,
on average less than 15 inches
each year. You will be able
to get to your land and enjoy
the snowcapped mountain views
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Ranching
and farming dominates the San
Luis Valley area where your
property is located. You will
see numerous alfalfa hay fields
like the one to the right below
Blanca Peak.
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Would
you like to escape the
crowded, noisy city?
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The San Luis Valley never feels
crowded. With a population density
of about six people per square mile,
there is plenty of open space. However,
living in the Valley doesn’t require
one to give up all the amenities
of big city life.
Main Street Alamosa |
Alamosa (Spanish for cottonwood
and named for the trees that grow
along the Rio Grande River) is the
largest city in the area. Alamosa
is approximately 25 miles from your
property (30 minute drive).
With a population of approximately
14,000 people, Alamosa serves as
the San Luis Valley’s regional hub.
This country town may be small,
but it has much to offer.
Town of Blanca with Blanca Peak
in the background
The small country town of
Blanca, population of approximately
400, is the closest town to your
property. (20-minute drive)
In this small, country town you
will find many services, including:
- Lu's Main Street Cafe --
a very good country cafe restaurant.
Be sure to try their homemade
green chili sauce and homemade
pies. There is another
new restaurant in town, San
Marcos, however I have yet to
give it a try.
- More Restaurant Options
- Several general and grocery
stores
- RV Park with a convenience
store and gas pumps
- Public Laundry
- Post Office
Town of Blanca Info
Blanca Neighborhood Profile
Would you enjoy some history
blended in with your experience?
This area is where people other
than Native Americans first settled
Colorado.
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- Oldest Fort
- Oldest Town
- Oldest Store
- First Water
Rights
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San Luis Museum
&
Cultural Center
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First settled in 1851, San Luis,
the oldest town in Colorado, is
located about 25 miles south of
your property. The oldest church,
Our Lady of Guadalupe, is located
in the town of Conejos in the southwestern
part of the San Luis Valley.
The oldest business in the state
of Colorado, the R&R
Market in San Luis, celebrated its
150th anniversary in 2007.
Coloradoans talk a lot about
the state’s deep commitment to community.
One place that demonstrates this
well is Colorado’s oldest town,
San Luis. Here, families measure
their connection to the area not
in years, but generations. Situated
in a broad valley riddled with farms
and surrounded by peaks, San Luis
has always been at a crossroads
of cultures. As a result, it is
rich with timeless customs and historic
sites.
The small country town of San
Luis has a population of approximately
800 people. San Luis is the
county seat for Costilla County,
where your property is located.
Here you will find the
county government offices for
Costilla County.
Fort Garland as seen from Highway
159 on the south side of town.
Just up the road from Blanca
is the small, country town of Fort
Garland (8 miles east of the town
of Blanca). Established in 1858,
Fort Garland, with a garrison of
over 100 men, served to protect
the earliest settlers in the San
Luis Valley. Fort Garland was one
of a dozen forts built by the U.S.
Army in the 1850s in the New Mexico
Territory, acquired in 1848 as a
result of the Mexican-American War.
The fort played an important role
in the country’s quest for Manifest
Destiny and Westward Expansion by
establishing a U.S. military presence
on the frontier and providing security
for settlers in the region - mostly
Hispanic - from native tribes, particularly
the Ute tribes. This small historic
town with a present day population
of 430 has:
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- Motel
- Several
Restaurants
- Grocery
Store
- Post
Office
- Museum
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Fort Garland Neighborhood Profile
The following links will provide
additional area information.
Nearby Smith Reservoir Offers
Fishing &
Boating
(about 15-minute
drive)
This year-round destination brings
a distinct mix of recreation and
culture, landscape and activity.
Snow ski at Wolf Creek Ski Area
which receives the most snow in
Colorado or snowshoe, cross-country
ski or snowmobile on the thousands
of miles of mountain roads and trails.
Anglers will find many miles of
rivers and numerous lakes. Outdoor
enthusiasts, there are 3 million
acres of public land waiting for
you to explore.
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There are numerous
lakes and rivers in
the San Luis Valley
area
for fishing and boating.
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The
Great Sand Dunes National Park
is north of your property.
(about 30-minute
drive)
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The legendary
Rio Grande River is born in the mountains
to the west.
There may not be much
snow where your property is located.
However the surrounding mountains get a
lot of snow. The San Juan Mountains to the
west of your property receive the most snow
in Colorado with an annual average of 485
inches. This is the location of
Wolf Creek Ski Area.
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COLORADO
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Approximately
2-1/2 hours west of your
property
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NEW
MEXICO
Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico
Approximately
1-1/2 hours to the south of
your property
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