San Luis Valley

A desert valley located between the rocky mountains, (Sangre de Cristo's to the east, San Juans to the west) indeed known mainly for it's crime, drugs, UFOs, paranormality overall, gangs, poverty, and outdoor wilderness that draws in those who seek recreation, and rugged living. The harsh environment keeps this land from becoming infected by the viral disease known as Yuppies that has infested other Colorado towns and cities. Yep we love guns here Nothing you'd expect in Colorado. Basically New Mexico North. Still like it here more than Denver and the fools in springs. Alamosa is the most populous town at 9,800 residents. Monte Vista and Center are other towns with any sizeable population. (not a complaint) 2 weeks with under -20c temperatures on end a year. Colder than Anchorage Alaska. Where the biggest sand dunes in all of the americas are located. Overall, the most beautiful, and biggest alpine valley on earth. Also ALOT of areas without cellphone service. There's still high speed internet here however ;)