Wikipedia: Sangre de Cristo Ranches, Colorado

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Q- What is the weather like.

The climate in Sangre de Cristo Ranches:
Summer days are in the high 70's or low 80's and very rarely in the 90's.
Summer nights will be cool, usually in the mid 40's.
Fall - Crisp mornings and cool.
Winter: daytime high temperatures generally in the mid-30's.

Climate:
The average annual precipitation is six and a half inches. Winter brings less than thirty inches of snow. The average temperature in San De Cristo ranges from eighty-two degrees to a low of forty-one degrees during the summer. During the winter the average temperature ranges from highs of forty-one degrees and low of one, with a mean temperature of twenty degrees.

Q- What is the elevation of this property?

The elevation is 8600 ft.
The Highest Peak is located just north of the property. You will have a spectacular view of Mt. Blanca at 14,345'

Q- What costs, other than the property, can I expect?

Property taxes:

You will be responsible for property taxes which we will pay on your behalf and bill you on a yearly basis until the balance is paid and the land deeded to the buyer (example: approximately $10 per year/per acre lot in 1-10).

Q- What about utilities?
Water is by individual well approximately 200 feet deep. App. $7,000 to dig and install. Or you can have tank water installed for approximately $2,000. Truck water is very economical.
County roads are maintained by the county. Other roads are maintained by the property owners associations. Some side roads are graded others are mowed grass to minimize water runoff damage. Electricity and Telephone is located on the Property. The electric company grid is expanding with development and will provide 900 feet of free service. Sanitation is by individual septic systems for each home.

What kind of Shopping is near this property?
From this lot, it's a little over 4 1/2 mile to paved Colorado Highway 150.
Its about 16 miles to a Safeway,

SAFEWAY
1301 Main St.
Alamosa, CO 81101
Store Phone: 719-587-3075
Pharmacy Phone: 719-587-3076

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Local Contractors

It is difficult to estimate an exact cost of drilling a new water well. This will depend upon the company you hire to drill the well. Prices may vary between different companies from $15 to $55 per foot.

Based upon existing water wells in the area and the information from the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, it is estimated the water well depths may be less than 200 feet deep.

HOUSEHOLD-USE-ONLY WELL PERMITS (this applies to your land) are generally available on tracts of land of less than 35 acres. One of two provisions regarding the parcel or lot must be met. Either the particular tract of land must have been in legal existence prior to June 1, 1972, or if created after that date, the parcel must have been granted a subdivision exemption by the County Commissioners. In either case, documentary proof must be provided with the well permit application. Only one home may be served and no outside use of water is permitted. The maximum pumping rate is 15 gpm.

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Wikipedia: Sangre de Cristo Ranches, Colorado