We have been in the Alpaca business for 3-1/2 years near the metro Phoenix, Arizona area. It has been a long term dream of ours to return to Colorado; Sue is a Colorado native and Glenn a transplant from Chicago.
Our search began in 2008 and the target area was Durango, Colorado, we had a nice list which included:
- Acreage 35 minimum
- Views (no compromise!)
- Irrigation Water
- Easy access for ranch visitors
- Dinner distance from our favorite restaurants in Durango
- Cheap price
After a year long search we got 5 out of the 6! You can imagine which one we missed out on.
We were able to purchase land in Hesperus, Colorado with 360 degree views, 37 shares of irrigation water for the pastures which are in Brome grass hay, 18 miles southwest of Durango on mostly paved and well maintained dirt roads. Close enough so we can go to the Diamond Belle Saloon at the Historic Strater Hotel on Sunday nights and listen to the Bluemoon Ramblers.
What we did not get with our purchase is the following:
- Water Well
- Septic system
- Electric service
- Phone Service
- House
- Barn
- Fence
So in 2011 the construction has started, the well is in, Electric service is run, Barn construction has started, plans for fencing are drawn. Maybe someday we might actually consider thinking about a place for US to live! Alpacas come first.
Follow us on this adventure, when we are not building, digging fence post holes or something along those lines we will update this page.
Thanks!
Sue and Glenn Kacsh