Check out Grand Lake, Colorado. You get the snow in the winter, the blooming plants in the spring, the colors in the fall and mild warm weather in the summer. No better place on earth to live as far as I am concerned: http://www.mountainlake.com/Mlp.htm relax@MountainLake.com Ask for my buddie Scott or his wife Dona and they can help you with anything you need to know.
"Check out Grand Lake, Colorado"
I second this motion........... perfect place. Beautiful lakes for summer, snow mobile from you front door in winter. Lots and Lots of sunshine... The weather reminds me of FL. When it storms it usually just rolls through and then the sun comes back out....
During Christmas when I was there we were sitting on the deck watching the kids play in the snow in front of a outdoor firepit. We were in fleece jackets only, as the sun was out and it's warm in the sun.
You are also close enough to AZ NM UT to enjoy the spice of the desert area... Lots to see all over the place to keep you busy forever.......