BIGGER THAN YOU THINK!
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9/25/2020
It markets itself as a small town but it is really not so small. It is maybe closer to a small city than a small town. I found it to be very likable with some growing pains in that people are moving there and it has some big city problems, especially homeless people who live in- and trash up- a park in the middle of downtown. They go under a nearby bridge to sleep after curfew. There does exist some political conflict between long term residents who are mostly conservative and the new residents who are mostly liberals. Crime isn't a problem, a very safe city with little to no crime. Houses are very expensive for a small desert city probably because it has become a "hot" place to move to. It has some great restaurants like The Ale House and Blue Moon and Betty's for breakfast. The city also has a bus service that operates from morning to late evening. One thing you do have to get used to is the arid climate. It is a dry heat in the summer but it can get over 100 and does on several days. It can start out in the morning at 60 and be 100 by 4PM on many days so just be aware and carry water if you plan on being outside. There is alot to do outside and don't miss the drive through the Colorado Monument National Park which is fantastic.
Kevin | Powder Springs, GA