If you’ve ever played the game where someone starts listing their dream places to live, Colorado always makes the cut. Sometimes it’s first. Sometimes it’s followed by a long pause and a shrug that basically says, “Yeah, that one’s hard to beat.”
This issue is our annual reminder of why that is.
This month’s feature pulls together 150 reasons why we love living here, and honestly, narrowing it down is the hardest part. It’s the obvious stuff, sure. The mountains, the sunshine, the access to the outdoors. But it’s also the small, everyday things that make life here feel especially good. The neighborhoods that keep getting better. The food scene that quietly outperforms expectations. The people who care deeply about this place and show it in what they put out for all of us to enjoy.
I love celebrating Colorado because it deserves it. This state rewards curiosity. It encourages balance. It somehow manages to feel both laid-back and ambitious at the same time, which might be its greatest trick. And I’m not just talking about our decidedly unpretentious wardrobes. Whether you’ve lived here forever or landed recently and immediately bought better hiking shoes, there’s always something new to appreciate.
So consider this issue a love letter, but not the gushy kind. More like a well-earned shout-out. A reminder of why we stay, why we brag, and why, when people ask if we’d ever live anywhere else, the answer usually starts with, “Well… maybe. But.” Here’s to loving where you live.
Discover the print-exclusive 150 Reasons Why We Love It Here and Best of Real Estate features by downloading the digital magazine or pick up a copy from select local King Soopers, Safeway, Tattered Cover, or Barnes & Noble locations.
