In the Beginning - Part 2

Salida & the surrounding area turned out to be a lot more interesting then we'd originally thought. It does, indeed, seem to be a progressive community with a thriving art community, many recreational activities, and a lot more amenities than BV. J.D. checked out a couple of developments and quickly narrowed it down to two. One was about three miles south of Salida and a couple of hundred feet higher. It offered a commanding view of the valley and had beautiful piñon pines. The view was somewhat obstructed by power lines and, more importantly, it would have required a well, septic system and leach field. The other development was Little River Ranch (LLR) which was right on the south fork of the Arkansas (the "Little River") and technically within the "city" limits of Poncha Springs. As such, the sites included municipal water & sewer and other city services such as cable. It would also be much more maneuverable in winter as the roads are flat and the will be paved.

We made a few more trips to the area together and visited both sites. It was a tough choice but, in the end, we opted for LLR (the right choice!). In early December 2006, we closed on two lots in the sub-division. Lot no. 33 we purchased for investment and lot no. 51 will be the site of our new home!