12 Things Longtime Coloradans Wish They Could Tell Newcomers
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Annie
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Are you new to Colorado or have plans to move here soon? Great; let me be the first to welcome you to the greatest state in America! That being said, let me also take this time to be the first to inform you of the following 12 things that all Colorado newcomers need to know:
According to Smart Asset, the 2015 median home value in Colorado was $282,000, with an average cost of $1,147 per month to rent a one-bedroom apartment. (Don't let that get you down though, as Colorado is also home to one of the best job markets in the country!)
Though let's be fair: not everyone partakes in legal weed, and if they do, it isn't 24/7.
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Look, we already have locals who overdo it with weed and think that smoking and driving is okay to do... we don't need to add to that stupidity! Speaking of bad drivers...
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Green means go, yellow means gun it, and red means you have another 10 seconds to go before it is time to stop... It isn't that complicated, okay?!
Listen, we aren't trying to be mean or exclusive by saying this; we just enjoy our lives and don't want to be mauled in our sleep by these seemingly angry creatures! (I guess you can say we are moreso dog people.)
Out-of-stater: I give you the Eastern Plains (Western Slope, and Front Range).
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Unless you live in Boulder, of course. (JK Boulder; we love you guys and tease you because we love you.)
It may surprise you to know that Colorado boasts an average 300 days of sunshine per year and that even if/when it snows, there is a good chance that you will still see the sun shine at some point that same day!
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Whether it be the Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets, etc., we have their backs and will always cheer them on, win or lose.
We aren't trying to be snotty; we just have so many local microbreweries that they are what we have become accustomed to. (However, if we had to drink a domestic, it would definitely be Coors... or Pabst.)
Whether we are partaking in outdoor recreation (like hiking, biking, or skiing), shopping, or dining, we prefer to do it beneath one of Colorado's colorful skies!
We're looking at you, California...
For even more Colorado humor, check out these 12 Foolproof Ways To Make Someone From Colorado Cringe.
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