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Old 12-01-2007, 02:13 PM
 
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Even people who long-time live in Ridgway find the winters tough, and try to find ways to be elsewhere.

When I thought (think) of the area for retirement, I do keep it to spring-summer, although that is partly because I like New England just fine in the winter. I do wonder how one would feel part of the community in times when it's very hard to go anywhere or get out, and frankly you might not feel like it in below-zero weather.

I gather the community in Ridgway specifically is strongly evangelical Christian, or heavily Christian, or whatever the right term might be. I think it'd be a lot more likely to feel part of the permanent community if you were also interested in Christianity. I think some numbers of such folks have been drawn to Ridgway from elsewhere, not so much that the long-time residents are.
The youngish couple I sold my lot in Elk Meadows to are building a house up there at 9,000 feet, and planning a family. The woman is from Ridgway and is thrilled to be returning home (with a good job, imagine that!). I am so pleased to sell the lot to people who are going to live there. (I figured out that there was no way I could have a summer house there, ever. It would mean I'd have to work at my job more and longer, and I didn't want that).
I love Ridgway/Ouray. I haven't been there in the winter.
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Old 12-01-2007, 04:25 PM
 
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Even people who long-time live in Ridgway find the winters tough, and try to find ways to be elsewhere.

When I thought (think) of the area for retirement, I do keep it to spring-summer, although that is partly because I like New England just fine in the winter. I do wonder how one would feel part of the community in times when it's very hard to go anywhere or get out, and frankly you might not feel like it in below-zero weather.

I gather the community in Ridgway specifically is strongly evangelical Christian, or heavily Christian, or whatever the right term might be. I think it'd be a lot more likely to feel part of the permanent community if you were also interested in Christianity. I think some numbers of such folks have been drawn to Ridgway from elsewhere, not so much that the long-time residents are.
The youngish couple I sold my lot in Elk Meadows to are building a house up there at 9,000 feet, and planning a family. The woman is from Ridgway and is thrilled to be returning home (with a good job, imagine that!). I am so pleased to sell the lot to people who are going to live there. (I figured out that there was no way I could have a summer house there, ever. It would mean I'd have to work at my job more and longer, and I didn't want that).
I love Ridgway/Ouray. I haven't been there in the winter.
Huh? There may some evangelicals in Ridgway, but most of the people who I have know who lived or lived in that area aren't. There are a lot of what some would call "rich hippies" that live in Ridgway and Ouray. Before the outsiders came in, that area was home mostly to some pretty hard-living, hard-drinking miners and ranchers. There are still a few those (most retired) living in the area. I'm also sure some of the evangelicals would find Orvis Hot Springs, the self-described "clothing optional" hot springs resort just out of Ridgway, not quite to their liking. That hasn't diminished the popularity of the hot springs at all, from what I've heard.
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Old 12-01-2007, 08:44 PM
 
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Well, as much as I love Ridgway, if the town is predominated by Evangelical Christians, that's a deal breaker to me. I have the "live and let live" attitude and have no interest in discussing religion with anyone. I've heard this from other people on other boards. I hate to say it, but many (not all) of these types of hardcore Christians are intolerant of those who don't go to church and have no interest in doing so.
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Old 12-02-2007, 10:06 AM
 
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I'm not a churchgoer myself nor do I follow any organized releigion. In the past, I've lived in the bible belt, and I've lived amongst the Mormons and I have NEVER been ostracized for my religious beliefs or lack thereof. The whole issue of religious intolerance is waaaay overblown IMO. Keep a low profile regarding religion, respect the beliefs of others, maintain a friendly attitude and you'll have no problems.

blessings...Franco
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Old 12-02-2007, 04:13 PM
 
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"There may some evangelicals in Ridgway, but most of the people who I have know who lived or lived in that area aren't."

When I last was there in August, I was talking to a friend who has lived there most of his life, and he said there were some fairly unpleasant town arguements over charter schools, content in the public schools, and so on. He also said that the evangelical population there were mostly people who moved there (not rich hippies, etc.). Maybe his (and my) opinion is colored by the fact that his family's business, the San Juan Guest Ranch, was sold, at least in part because the primary owner became born-again, married a born-again woman, and they all moved to Missouri for theology school or something (although I hear he got into real estate, the combined kids are in Christian college).
I think they would have sold sooner or later- the workload of such a business is extraordinary.
Jazzlover, do you know the MacTiernans? Bill MacTiernan is the friend I referred to who still lives in Ridgway.
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Old 12-02-2007, 04:15 PM
 
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"Well, as much as I love Ridgway, if the town is predominated by Evangelical Christians, that's a deal breaker to me. I've heard this from other people on other boards."

Please don't take my admittedly anecdotal statement to heart. When you say you've heard this on other boards, was it about Ridgeay, or just generally about living somewhere among evangelical people?
Maybe if you're not concerned with the schools, it wouldn't be an issue. I mean, no one there has ever asked me if I'm saved or any such.
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Old 07-05-2008, 03:25 PM
 
Location: Yellville,AR.
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Default Religion ,flying in under the radar..

I have to laugh at the worries of the ,"Religous Boogieman", we are looking to move to Rural Co,or NM, born in CA, and now in AR,(thats Arkansas!), you know we are some of the very few Jewish people round here, with little troubles, yes ,some try to "Save US', when your Jewish its like putting a ,"Please Save US ", Target on our chests ,hahaha...
I would never let that stop us from moving to a great location that , Your speaking of- hey its Safer than having Meth Labs to worry about- less crime, Family oriented,generally nice folks- so not to worry, just enjoy the experiance. Oh please rent first no matter how many visits you have made to Ridgeway, i have seen this all over the country, live out a full year or two, property prices will be stable or go lower, if they are rising, just buy some land to hedge your bet, Best Wishes, and Happy Landing, AJ and Denise

Thomas Edison told his friends Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone:
“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” 1931
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Old 07-06-2008, 03:18 PM
 
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I certainly didn't mean to imply that Ridgway is or had become a branch of extreme whackjob religious people. I was just passing on a data point from a native there. I would happily and easily live in Ridgway if I could, at least considering the religious issue.
Actually, I've thought of not wanting to retire there, because of the car dependence. I wouldn't want to have to move again when I get older old. And, as suggested, living there in the winter at least once would make some good sense. Although New England winters don't bother me at all, -23 in the morning more than once might make a difference.
My main concern would be how to be part of the community when I'm not from there, don't have kids, and so on. But that's an issue I have no matter where I am- a personal flaw.
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Old 11-16-2008, 09:55 PM
 
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Interesting thread. I am (in the name of full disclosure) a real estate agent and Christian living in Ridgway. I must say that many of my best friends are not "religous". It's one of the things that I love about Ridgway. Although there are many world veiws represented, most of the residents, IMO, tend to really respect one another. I am asked that question often, "Is Ridgway Red or Blue, left or right, sacred or secular?" (I am paraphrasing of course). Honestly it is very balanced. Planning and zoning, town council, local businesses, etc. are a great mix. That's what makes this town great.
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Old 11-20-2008, 11:03 PM
 
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Default Summer and Winter are not the same

I agree with the poster that if you intend to stay year round you should try it out in all seasons.
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