So it seems the consensus is to stay away from the southeastern part of the state, and look into places in the northwest and west-central part of the state.
Just reading a few things, it seems Gunnison and Montrose are very nice. Grand Junction looked nice, that little area in there between Aspen and Steamboat Springs and Fort Collins as well.
Does anyone have any further comments or personal experiences, good or bad, on those towns? I'm doing my own research but it is so much more fun to hear from a variety of people who have actually been there, done that :)
Thanks!!!
Where do you live now? If you are not used to living with snow, I think you are better off in the Front Range area rather than in the mountains themselves, at least at first. Maybe try living a year in Fort Collins or Colorado Springs with frequent trips up into the mountains in all weather to see what you think?
Fort Collins is a fun little city, for me. It has somewhat of a college town atmosphere but there are plenty of adult residents and people with families. I have really enjoyed living here. If you do move here, get a house a little ways out of town or at least well away from the college unless you like college student neighborhoods.