Amazing here in Grand Junction
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12/2/2015
I just moved here 6 months ago. So far, I have loved every moment. There is plenty to do if you like the outdoors. There are so many beautiful places to visit that are just a day trip away. Being from a very large city, we were looking for a quieter life and we found it. However being small, this place still has shopping and fast food and restaurants we all recognize and enjoy. I haven't seen much of a drug problem. Nothing compared to a big city. Not even drunk driving incidents Which surprises me. I have felt the locals are quite friendly and very normal people. I have only experienced one road rage incident since I moved here which is great. If you are a church goer, plenty of churches to choose from. Lots of events around the holidays so far that we are excited about. The school system, I would know just yet as we are a home school family. On the down side, I have noticed the job scene is a little less than what we anticipated. The cost of living is a bit higher. I feel safe here. However I will not walk alone at night, not because of a person but of a random skunk or bear that decides to visit. The one bad thing I will warn anyone about is the cost of setting up a home here. Everything is separate and requires down payments. Garbage is separate, gas is separate, water, etc. it would be nice if it was an all inclusive bill like the big cities. Other than that, it's been amazing so far.
Vickie | Clifton, CO