Ajo
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7/29/2010
I lived in Ajo for a year as part of an artist recruitment project. The town is beautiful in it's simplicity and may be a good place for retirement. There is however, negative considerations : the abandoned mine (which may reopen),passing through border patrol to get in or out of town and excessive local police patrol and traffic enforcement. The art project turned out to be HUD housing and residents must qualify with disability checks, section 8 housing or prepay their rent. Had we not prepaid, we would have left after 6 months. We enjoyed the break, but there is very little to do, the library is tiny and ill equiped, and crime is a problem. If you enjoy desert views, barking dogs and limited services....go to Ajo, just don't expect art, fine dining or culture.
artist | Phoenix, AZ