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The Overlook at Edgemont Highlands La Plata Cover Highlands Residential Mortgage 2 Gateway Mortgage 5 Sotheby’s Legacy Properties West 7-25 Zach Morse, Tom Morse 8-13 Kelly Kniffin, Wendy Barney 14-15 Kelly Kniffin, Zach Morse 16 Cathy Craig 17 Julee Glynn, Julie Houston 18-19 Rob Littfin 20 Michael Davis, Kayden Hyson 21 Lesley Gannon Meiering, Danielle Enea 22 Melissa Mayer 23 Katie Sturm, Danielle Enea, Zach Morse 24 Kelly Kniffin, Cathy Craig, Lindsay Lafferty 25 The Overlook at Edgemont Highlands 27 Wells Group The Durango Team 28-33 Wells Group Chris Serwe 34-35 Keller Williams Scott Kurlander 37 Keller Williams Brandon Cruz 38 Keller Williams Wen Saunders 39 Bank of the San Juans 39 Mountain Group Properties 40

Colorado Title & Closing Services San Juan Hearth Ben Frihauf Farmer’s Insurance Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Integrity Real Estate Julie Itter Sunglass American Dream Realty American Family Insurance Lakey Roofing LLC Integrity Real Estate Julie Itter, Jeff Jaeger, Terrie Troutman Southwest Appliance Will Construction Academy Mortgage Sunshine Gardens Durango Hot Springs Resort Puroclean Regents Real Estate Renew Heating and Homes Exit Realty Deb Archuleta Mortgage Central Classique Builders Ultrasteam Maps 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

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chief executive officer Douglas Bennett chief financial officer Carrie Cass director of multimedia sales Jamie Opalenik manager of creative services Tad Smith special sections editor Hunter Harrell sales operations manager Tana Bowen sales representatives Amy Baird Kelly Bulkley Cole Davis Joe Nelson Shell Simonson Cecelia Wazny www.fourcornersrealestate.com The Four Corners Real Estate Guide is published by Ballantine Communications. P.O. Drawer A, Durango, CO 81302 Contact the Advertising Department (970) 375-4582

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Wild Western Slope

Lush forest meets the vast desert west of the continental divide in Colorado. Even though the western slope is about 38% of the state’s total area, only about 10% of its population reside here. The Colorado River divides the northern and southern regions of the Western Slope around Grand Junction, Colorado – the most populous city between Denver and Salt Lake City, Utah.

ucked neatly in the southwest corner of Colorado is a hidden treasure of adventures and opportunities to explore. The region is T rural, rugged and rife with recreation. The lush alpine forests in the mountains melt into dry desertscapes on the mesas. Crags carry crisp snowmelt and fresh rain from summits to streams that fill the raging rivers. Diverse industries attract active, educated and friendly people. Some of the largest industries include health and wellness, education, energy and natural resources, engineering, government, outdoor recreation and tourism. There is also a vast network of nonprofit organizations that seek to serve the community needs and interests. Colorful Colorado By the numbers 300 days of sunshine 58 Fourteeners 41 State Parks 31 Hot Springs 26 Scenic & Historic Byways 9 Scenic & Historic Railroads 8 National Monuments 4 National Parks 11 National Forests

COLORADO INCOME TAX OURAY COUNTY 4.63 % Personal SAN MIGUEL COUNTY Ouray 4.63 % Corporate Telluride Lake City COLORADO SALES TAX

Dove Creek DOLORES COUNTY SAN JUAN COUNTY Silverton 2.9 % State Sales Tax

Dolores Mancos LA PLATA COUNTY HINSDALE COUNTY

Cortez Bayfield Durango Pagosa Springs MONTEZUMA COUNTY Ignacio ARCHULETA COUNTY

Aztec

SAN JUAN COUNTY The Four Corners Real Estate Guide is your connection to joining our community. Explore the properties in these pages which span several counties in the southwest region of Colorado and northern New Mexico. For more information about relocating to the Four Corners, visit the website for the Chamber of Commerce in your community.

The mountains and valleys provide a sense of balance for busy bodies. Residents work hard and play hard here. After a day on the job, some locals walk, cycle or drive to their favorite happy hour to catch up with friends and neighbors. Or they take to the outdoors for camping, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, fishing, hunting, golfing and so much more. Individual communities and groups often host events, festivals, fundraisers and gatherings year round. Quiet lunch spots turn into lively venues for live music and talented individuals entertain others at open mic nights.

Southwest Colorado Bayfield Chamber of Commerce www.bayfield.org Cortez Chamber of Commerce www.cortezchamber.com Dolores Chamber of Commerce www.doloreschamber.com Durango Chamber of Commerce www.durangobusiness.org Ignacio Chamber of Commerce www.colorado.gov/pacific/ignacio/ Mancos Chamber of Commerce www.mancosvalley.com Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce www.pagosachamber.com Silverton Chamber of Commerce www.silvertoncolorado.com Northern New Mexico Aztec Chamber of Commerce www.new.aztecchamber.com Farmington Chamber of Commerce www.gofarmington.com