It's about lifestyle
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3/14/2016
I chanced upon this site and the reviews by disgruntled people when I was doing research this morning on another matter. I was shocked by the "reviews"--people saying "don't go there!"--mostly, because they were shocked by the housing costs. Why would anyone move to a new location without first checking housing costs? Some were upset by the lack of shopping "I couldn't find anything decent." That's a matter of preference, isn't it? It's absolutely true that shopping in a small, isolated, rural, mountain town is going to be different from shopping in a city. Here, you'll find plenty of outdoor lifestyle shops, but only one high fashion store, a collection of "art as clothing" stores on Main street, and a few well-known shops like Penney's, Christopher Banks, and TJ Max. Groceries are about the same as elsewhere, at least by my comparisons when I travel. I eat organic foods and can't imagine living anywhere else because I have three health food stores with excellent produce within walking distance. Yes, I live in town. No, I'm not rich. It's true that housing costs more than some other places; housing is one of those supply and demand situations. More people want to live here than the number of places offered for sale.
This is a family town with churches, activities and clubs and opportunities to volunteer. There are several gyms with classes, including the Durango Recreation Center. If that woman felt closed out, I have to wonder what she was expecting. Meeting people and making friends take effort. You have to actuality leave your house and join a group.
Before you make a decision whether or not to visit, and certainly if you're planning to relocate, do your own research. Don't depend on gossip to make your decisions. At the very least, "google the town." Use city web sites and city-data dot com for factual information.
Pam | Durango, CO