Ft Collins has a university and some breweries so it's worth checking out. Also, the cold out west is a dryer cold so you can tolerate lower temperatures. The proximity to good skiing helps as well.
On the other hand water is scarce and it's again St the law to collect your rainwater. Denver is the hub and has become very liberal. Denver is also a deep state hub .... plenty of conspiracy theories about the Denver airport.
Personally I think the best SHTF defense is a good offense. Live where you can make the most money, have the best health and quality of life as you define it, and then get the hell out .
If you are living in a third world RVF paradise the place can't really crash too much, the worst that can happen is that prices go up and the women westernize.
On the other hand water is scarce and it's again St the law to collect your rainwater. Denver is the hub and has become very liberal. Denver is also a deep state hub .... plenty of conspiracy theories about the Denver airport.
Personally I think the best SHTF defense is a good offense. Live where you can make the most money, have the best health and quality of life as you define it, and then get the hell out .
If you are living in a third world RVF paradise the place can't really crash too much, the worst that can happen is that prices go up and the women westernize.