Bent County lies southeast of Pueblo along Arkansas River Valley with enough distance from both Kansas border one side & New Mexico other end. While officially meeting criteria be classified rural municipality; local demographics paints picture different reality due presence Fort Lyon Veterans Affairs Medical Center built there few decades ago. As result Bent boasts thriving food scene plus cool nightlife venues coveted amongst younger generation while folks looking spend quiet time amidst nature should explore nearby John Martin Reservoir State Park?—?home dozens species fish & birds alike.