moving to northern Colorado

[Intrepid4576]

any tips or advice for someone new to the area? good churches? good shooting ranges? good gun shops? any nice camping spots or hiking trails? hows fishing out there? any good farmers markets or health food stores? any good programs/groups for young children? 5yrs old+ how about any jiu-jitsu, systema or akido academy's?

relocating for employment. the job is between boulder and loveland area

id like to commute from southern wy to work but i only had a week notice to relocate so just getting what i can for now

im not to keen on the idea of living / working in such a populated area but its a huge pay upgrade for the family...hoping to find a place more rural after a month or two and commute

 

[Smcarroll]

Colorado sucks, what do you do for a living?

 

[maccrazy2]

All we have is weed and liberals fucking up this state. Move to Wyoming and commute.

 

[Krav69]

Yeah, this state sucks harder than a Thai hooker on a Friday night....

Most of us are trying to escape, with what's left of our money and our sanity. All we have here is weed, boys being raised as girls, dudes who think they are chicks and monopolize bathrooms, transgendered freaks forcing their way of life on straight dudes, illegal aliens who have more rights than you as a citizen will ever know, gangs, meth, anchor babies, food stamp abuse, tons of Section 8 housing, welfare addicts, police corruption, an extremely high cost of living compared to average state wages, the women compared to other states are ugly, and Denver is oft referred to as "Menver" since it resembles a sausage factory.

Aside from this, Colorado is a paradise...

The Colorado Rifle Club is really the only reason left to live here. Also check in with Lowlight's outfit up north, (sorry, the name escapes me at the moment).

 

[Smcarroll]

Yeah cause weed is so terrible. Its the only thing worth visiting your shitty state for. I forgot the airport. You guys have a big airport as well.

 

[roggom]

Naw, Northern CO is where its at. Its not like the Commie Denver areas, just stay clear of Peoples Republic of Boulder. Dont get me wrong, the folks are OK but why they all want to live on top of each other escapes me.

The cool thing is we have everything you are asking about, decent communities and plenty of commerce. Ft Collins and Loveland are getting a little crowded, but as you head towards the I-25 and east there are small towns that you may like. Windsor, Johnstown, Miliken, Firestone, Erie, Mead Berthoud. The good thing is its still a buyers market. Homes are going for less then when I moved here 10 years ago.

Plenty of parks and activities for kids, large churches and small fellowships.

Sure there is petty crime but no where as bad as Denver or Cheyenne.

The cool thing is people still ride horses up and down the town trails here.

You can PM me if you want specific details.

 

[JMGlasgow]

Ft Collins and Loveland a little crowded? Where did you grow up. Ft Collins has turned into north boulder. Traffic is complete shit. People there are a bunch of self righteous pricks. And the city planners have no fucking idea what they are doing. Loveland, there isn't shit to do in Loveland. Only thing worth visiting there is Jensens.

 

[Starbuck]

OP welcome to CO, it's not as bad as some haters above would have you believe. Denver is a shithole, but you will be good to the North. NFA items are legal and CLEO will sign off in Boulder County, and many others.

To your questions about where to shoot, try:

Pawnee Sportsmans's Center (Steel to 1K. 50BMG OK). http://www.pawneesportsmenscenter.com/
Trigger Time Gun Club (Indoor ranges to 100YD. Ranch near Weldona,CO with monthly Precision Rifle Match to 1K). http://www.triggertimegunclub.com/
Colorado Rifle Club (Various ranges to 1K. Monthly Precision Rifle Match). http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...ifle-club-crc-long-range-precision-rifle.html
Boulder Rifle Club has a 10 year wait list. Rnages to 200YD only. Public range days every weekend in Sep & Oct if you want to check it out.

 

[JMGlasgow]

For the record, I grew up in Windsor. Right smack dab in the middle of Ft Collins, Loveland, and Greeley. So I'm speaking from experience.

 

[roggom]

moving to northern Colorado

Not really trying to argue. As perceptions can vary. I am a service tech in northern co so I travel to boulder, Longmont. Foco Greeley cheyenne etc every day. Traffic is not that bad. The exception would be wintertime Northbound near Loveland when it ices over. Now to get from northern co to denver will have you pulling your hair out past Thornton.

 

[Intrepid4576]

Colorado sucks, what do you do for a living?

for the past 8 years ive done a mix of masonry, logging and operating heavy machinery. most i ever made was 42k a year

this new job starts at 65 a year and its driving and unloading tractor/trailers

the pay for our area in north east PA is disgustingly bad and on top of that the ticks (which carry lymns disease) are insane so it makes enjoying the outdoors not even worth it except in the winter

All we have is weed and liberals fucking up this state. Move to Wyoming and commute.

yeah thats what i would like to do but we havnt been able to find anything to rent for now close to the border and i dont really want to sign a year lease when its just going to be temporary.....so for now its whatever we can get

Yeah, this state sucks harder than a Thai hooker on a Friday night....

Most of us are trying to escape, with what's left of our money and our sanity. All we have here is weed, boys being raised as girls, dudes who think they are chicks and monopolize bathrooms, transgendered freaks forcing their way of life on straight dudes, illegal aliens who have more rights than you as a citizen will ever know, gangs, meth, anchor babies, food stamp abuse, tons of Section 8 housing, welfare addicts, police corruption, an extremely high cost of living compared to average state wages, the women compared to other states are ugly, and Denver is oft referred to as "Menver" since it resembles a sausage factory.

Aside from this, Colorado is a paradise...

The Colorado Rifle Club is really the only reason left to live here. Also check in with Lowlight's outfit up north, (sorry, the name escapes me at the moment).

Ive heard about that stuff....im a bit scared to see how bad it really is

OP welcome to CO, it's not as bad as some haters above would have you believe. Denver is a shithole, but you will be good to the North. NFA items are legal and CLEO will sign off in Boulder County, and many others.

To your questions about where to shoot, try:

Pawnee Sportsmans's Center (Steel to 1K. 50BMG OK). http://www.pawneesportsmenscenter.com/
Trigger Time Gun Club (Indoor ranges to 100YD. Ranch near Weldona,CO with monthly Precision Rifle Match to 1K). http://www.triggertimegunclub.com/
Colorado Rifle Club (Various ranges to 1K. Monthly Precision Rifle Match). http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...ifle-club-crc-long-range-precision-rifle.html
Boulder Rifle Club has a 10 year wait list. Rnages to 200YD only. Public range days every weekend in Sep & Oct if you want to check it out.

thanks alot for the info! i already looked and i see concealed carry permits from PA are accepted in CO which made me feel a bit more relaxed about the move

I was hurt 2 years ago unfortunately and had to sell my AI that i saved for to long to get.....seeing that list of ranges makes me dream of a new one lol

 

[Smcarroll]

Is your heart set on Colorado? You have a clean driving record and a cdl? 65,000 a year isn't really that much. I can point you towards some really good driving/operating jobs that pay more and you wont have to put up with Colorado bullshit.

 

[Intrepid4576]

Is your heart set on Colorado? You have a clean driving record and a cdl? 65,000 a year isn't really that much. I can point you towards some really good driving/operating jobs that pay more and you wont have to put up with Colorado bullshit.

Im not set on CO at all - We looked in WY and MT but didnt find anything - What drew me to CO is the job - i cant just drive and sit all day this job you drive for a little then unload and repeat that process - i need a job with some physical aspect or id go insane feeling like im not doing anything

This job also is home 3+ days a week which is great as i have children

BUT im deffinatly open to anything better - Western Montana would be the best for me - i looked in the kalispell area for awhile but nothing that came close to this pay / home time / and physical labor

and yeah my driving record is perfect but i just acquired my cdl so i have zero experience besides the training school - seems as though 90% of the company's need 2 years exp

 

[Smcarroll]

Im not set on CO at all - We looked in WY and MT but didnt find anything - What drew me to CO is the job - i cant just drive and sit all day this job you drive for a little then unload and repeat that process - i need a job with some physical aspect or id go insane feeling like im not doing anything

This job also is home 3+ days a week which is great as i have children

BUT im deffinatly open to anything better - Western Montana would be the best for me - i looked in the kalispell area for awhile but nothing that came close to this pay / home time / and physical labor

and yeah my driving record is perfect but i just acquired my cdl so i have zero experience besides the training school - seems as though 90% of the company's need 2 years exp

Good luck on western Montana. Eastern Montana, north Dakota, Wyoming all have plenty of trucking jobs. If I wasn't welding I would get a gravy ass job in the oilfield short hauling oil in a tanker. Drive a bit. Hook up, load up, unhook, drive a bit, hook up, unload, unhook. 30+ an hour 12 hours a day, per diem and 7 on 7 off. Gravy.

 

[N0mad]

Texas? Career Opportunities - Sanjel

 

[roggom]

SM Does have a good point, my son just graduated from UNC with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science, but got a CDL and is working the oil fields 1 week on and 1 week off. He is working to pay off his loans and save up money. His base is Greeley, but I think the Company is out of Casper WY, that is where he trained/ indoc.

 

[Smcarroll]

Texas? Career Opportunities - Sanjel

I would rather be in Colorado.

 

[Phezzik]

I'm sorry. I got out of Colorado after seeing what was happening there, and I was living in Loveland and working in Ft Collins. Growing up there I miss parts of it, but that state is being over run. Perhaps someday the wife and I will go back, although it will more likely be Wyoming, Montana or Idaho. As far as shooting, Jensens in Loveland for guns and ammo isn't bad, despite all the bad reviews. They always seemed to have the ammo I was looking for in stock, which is nice. Rocky Mountain Shooters Sports in Ft Collins isn't bad either, but I did all my shooting out on the grasslands a little east of Ault. The lat time I was out there they were in the process of building a proper range (benches, berms, ect). That's nice because those of us who have spent any time on the grasslands know how bad the wind can get, and how bad going prone onto a cactus hurts. But the open space is good for some looong range stuff, as long as you get an area map and make sure you aren't on private land. Most of the land plots aren't clearly marked.

 

[kmose73]

I'm in Greeley and I still like it a lot. Weld county is full of conservatives. Best church is Calvary chapel Greeley. I'm 1/2 hour from Pawnee sportsmanship center and 45 minutes from Pawnee grasslands. I've got lots of places to hunt and fish close by.

 

[High Binder]

LOTS of bullshit from people who don't live here...

I'm in Fort Collins, but have to work in Denver (same job pays $35K more in Denver). There is no demand for workers here because everybody wants to live here so they pay way less. There's also no industry here, you either work at HP, Woodward or at CSU, none of which will pay what whatever job you get is worth... All in all I really like it, and as soon as I can I want to find a (good paying) gig here in the Ft. but it's tricky for the aforementioned reasons. Loveland is OK too, way cheaper cost of living and it only takes me 12 mins to go from Ft-Loveland. People are great here too, I think we have the highest college educated per capita here so there's very little crime (save North Fort Collins but even then it's still extremely low). Lots of fishing and shooting ops around here too. Cops leave you alone even is you're a lead foot. I'd say I love it here 99% of the time my one complaint would be the traffic. There are a million stoplights and public transport that nobody uses that really clog up the streets. The lights are purposely timed to slow down East/West traffic (traffic engineer's idea a few years ago) so it literally takes 30 minutes to go 5 miles (not joking) There's a million stoplights just for crosswalks too so you have to stop constantly because some fucking asshole can't figure out how to cross the street without getting hit... Just wait, you'll see. I honestly can't wait to move to the east side of town, because the traffic is so fucked on the west side, and when 30,000 CSU students come back from summer break it gets almost impossible to go anywhere. You can easily sit through 4-5 cycles of a light before you're through an intersection.

If you have questions and don't want to hear bullshit from people living in other states, just ask. I've been here for 12 yrs so I know it quite well.

 

[Smcarroll]

LOTS of bullshit from people who don't live here...

I'm in Fort Collins, but have to work in Denver (same job pays $35K more in Denver). There is no demand for workers here because everybody wants to live here so they pay way less. There's also no industry here, you either work at HP, Woodward or at CSU, none of which will pay what whatever job you get is worth...

Worst part about Ft. Collins is the traffic, there are a million stoplights and public transport that nobody uses that really clog up the streets. The lights are purposely timed to slow down East/West traffic (traffic engineer's idea a few years ago) so it literally takes 30 minutes to go 5 miles (not joking) There's a million stoplights just for crosswalks too so you have to stop constantly because some fucking asshole can't figure out how to cross the street without getting hit... Just wait, you'll see. I honestly can't wait to move, because the traffic is so fucked, and when 30,000 CSU students come back from summer break it gets almost impossible to go anywhere. You can easily sit through 4-5 cycles of a light before you're through an intersection.

If you have questions and don't want to hear bullshit from people living in other states, just ask. I've been here for 12 yrs so I know it quite well.

Everyone in this thread either lives in Colorado or used to live there. If the OP needs to find a good gay bar I am sure you have lots of suggestions.

 

[Lowlight]

You guys have no clue what what bullshit is and need a reality check.

I moved to CO in 2005 from CT, you want to know traffic, try I-95 everyday, I drive to the ranges here in CO weekly my cruise is always on 80. In Denver I can get across town in less than 30 minutes.

Bullshit, like what ? Your cake and being able to actually eat it, stoned if you want? Nothing has changed for me since moving here, not a single thing has personally effected my ability to do anything.

Look at what is happening back East, this place is a paradise compared to back there. Sure you can live in the middle of nowhere, but I like nice restaurants, high speed internet, and IMAX theaters. I teach classes with no complaints from the neighbors, I can go in the 4 cardinal directions and with no more drive than 1 hours I can shoot, (ok direct South is farther, but everywhere else isn an hour) you have precision rifle matches every week if you want, it's awesome.

dont listen to the haters, they have no idea what bullshit is.

 

[High Binder]

Colorado sucks

Yeah cause weed is so terrible. Its the only thing worth visiting your shitty state for.

wont have to put up with Colorado bullshit.

Everyone in this thread either lives in Colorado or used to live there. If the OP needs to find a good gay bar I am sure you have lots of suggestions.

Yes, we get it, you don't like Colorado but you haven't given any reasons why. Instead you just spew your troll bullshit.

People like you are the reason so many quality people have left this site....

 

[Smcarroll]

So the fact that Colorado is issuing illegals drivers licenses, giving them government jobs and basically lets them run rampant is a non issue. My buddy was run over by an illegal while driving his motorcycle. The cop didn't even detain the illegal. Your taxes are high, Colorado even taxed my per diem. Your gun laws are getting worse and worse. Even magpul bailed out and came to wonderful Wyoming. The only sensible piece of legislation that has come from Colorado in a long time was the recreational pot law. It's putting money in the state coffers, as opposed to states like Nebraska that have full jails and are losing money like crazy arresting people leaving Colorado with weed.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the occasional visit to Denver or the springs, but I would never live in such a tax happy nanny state.

 

[Lowlight]

None of that effects anything and is bullshit political talking points, it's all crap.

Your just an asshole shit stirrer on here and should have been banned more than once. You're a loud mouth who just regurgitates bullshit you read.

Magpul is still here, and only moved one part because of rule to serialize the magazines, the rest was barely principle. He'll they own a bar in Boulder, so it can't be that bad.

The gun laws, nothing changed, I still get whatever I want every week.

 

[Smcarroll]

Don't worry Frank. When the socialists win down there you will be welcome in Wyoming. I even forgive you for the name calling, it must be hard losing ones home ground to the hippies and commies. It made me so sad to finally move to Colorado and see what it has become.

 

[High Binder]

So the fact that Colorado is issuing illegals drivers licenses, giving them government jobs and basically lets them run rampant is a non issue. My buddy was run over by an illegal while driving his motorcycle. The cop didn't even detain the illegal. Your taxes are high, Colorado even taxed my per diem. Your gun laws are getting worse and worse. Even magpul bailed out and came to wonderful Wyoming. The only sensible piece of legislation that has come from Colorado in a long time was the recreational pot law. It's putting money in the state coffers, as opposed to states like Nebraska that have full jails and are losing money like crazy arresting people leaving Colorado with weed.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the occasional visit to Denver or the springs, but I would never live in such a tax happy nanny state.

Dude, ever single point you made can be also made for every other state... Guns laws might suck but outside of not being able to legally buy a 30 rd mag here none of it has effected me in anyway, I still shoot as much as I want and have TONS of places to shoot for free or as a member. The weed laws here will be everywhere soon enough so don't worry you'll be toking up legally wherever you are soon enough. Of course there are things that suck here but given the choice, I'll stay here. I've lived many other places and this is "home" and probably always will be.

 

[Lowlight]

As if you have any say... Lol

the only one who will "lose" anything is you, trust me on that.

Again with the stupid buzz words that don't have any bearing on anyone, let's repeat, Hippie, Commie, Socialist, Illegal Immigrant, taxes, pot, Magpul, magazine, laws, politics, yadda, yadda, yadda, now that everyone has read them, go away.

 

[Smcarroll]

As if you have any say... Lol

the only one who will "lose" anything is you, trust me on that.

Again with the stupid buzz words that don't have any bearing on anyone, let's repeat, Hippie, Commie, Socialist, Illegal Immigrant, taxes, pot, Magpul, magazine, laws, politics, yadda, yadda, yadda, now that everyone has read them, go away.

That's your problem Frank, you think these things will go away if ignored and don't have any bearing on you. That's not the case.

 

[Smcarroll]

Dude, ever single point you made can be also made for every other state... Guns laws might suck but outside of not being able to legally buy a 30 rd mag here none of it has effected me in anyway, I still shoot as much as I want and have TONS of places to shoot for free or as a member. The weed laws here will be everywhere soon enough so don't worry you'll be toking up legally wherever you are soon enough. Of course there are things that suck here but given the choice, I'll stay here. I've lived many other places and this is "home" and probably always will be.

That's not true. There are gun friendly states with low taxes that ship off their illegals instead of reward them.

 

[Sharpsman]

Yeah! Just a little farther north and you'll hit a place called WYOMING!

Move there!

 

[siscoe308]

Ugh, going nowhere fast. Good luck on your new endeavor, OP.

 

[Lowlight]

Nobody is ignoring anything but assholes like you who ruin the entire debate. When I see and read what fucktards like you do and say, my only response is, "Don't be on my side" you're an embarrassment to all gun owners. When people like you are allowed to spew bullshit endlessly unchecked it's too easy for the other side to prove their points. You're like the asshole last week walking do pawn the street in Aurora with an AR in his hand for no fucking reason at all. You hurt every law abiding gun owner out there then retreat to your caves and jerk off over yourself

make no mistake, it's guys like you why I don't allow politics on here, it's exactly your fault this forum with its reach is closed to the debate. I have no interest in this site being associated with your kind.

 

[High Binder]

Ugh, going nowhere fast. Good luck on your new endeavor, OP.

+1


Intreped as a fellow long time member you know how to get a hold of me. If you have any questions or want a tour of N-CO let me know, I'd be more than happy to show you whats what and where all the hot spots are for shooting.

Here's a preview:

 

[Lowlight]

I fixed that, removed the cancer from our midst

 

[Krav69]

Intrepid--go ahead and PM me if you'd like to roll out to the Colorado Rifle Club when you get here. No one has to twist my arm to go there. I'll also give you my number if you feel like talking about Colorado. Since you are a driver, we can also talk about that since I know several places here in Denver looking to fill positions.

At any rate, good luck in your job and everything else!!!

 

[siscoe308]

RIP Smcarroll. The old saying 'Don't mistake my kindness for weakness' comes to mind.

 

[kmose73]

I've been in Colorado since fourth grade, I'm 41 now. This is still a good place to live and a great place to raise kids. Sure we, like everyone have some problems, but if all the good guys jump ship when the going is tough then we just give our home to fools. That's why I would like to extent an especially gracious welcome to you and your family.

 

[delfuego]

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Don't move here it sucks.
The rest of you complainers can leave at any time.

 

[Phezzik]

I will gladly share my opinion as I have the freedom to do so, and I'm sorry if some don't agree with the opinions of others, but the last I checked this thread wasn't started to initiate an ill fated debate or name calling, but rather good places for sporting activities and localities. Lets try to stick to that gentlemen.

 

[orkan]

I have family in Colorado. Being a flatlander from SD, I enjoy "visiting" the mountains during the spring or fall. It's nice being reminded of how inefficient my lungs are at processing oxygen.

I've encountered colorado law enforcement a few times on the I70 run between denver and rifle. I think I'd rather suck start a shotgun than even TALK to any leo on that section of interstate ever again. Both times I was pulled over for "speeding" at 2-3mph over the limit. (according to them) BLATANT fishing for fine money going on in that section between the summit and glennwood springs. I think they just look for non-resident plates though, as family that lives there often drives 80-90mph in 65mph zones with no issues. Wouldn't surprise me in the least. I've also encountered enough granola munching liberals there to know that I'd NEVER live there. ... but that's ski country for ya. I'd bet eastern or northern CO would be a lot like most parts of eastern WY and MT. Some family friends live way up in the back side of nowhere at about 10,000ft in CO. Driving through the libtard zones is easy enough... and once there... you feel like you can touch the stars at night. There is one road in, and it ends at his driveway. Elk, bears, mountain lion, mule deer, and all manner of critters can be found on his PORCH randomly.

While it can't be denied the numbers of irrational emotional anti-gun retards are on the climb there, as easily recognized by the insane amount of ridiculously liberal press they've received recently, they generally stick together. The granola brains are a very vocal minority, using money and emotionality to generate buzz. If you stay away from the pockets of those idiots... there's room for a lot of fun there. Some great coyote calling, lots of elk and deer, and some vast expanses of territory with great backdrops for safe shots.

With that said, if I moved anywhere outside south dakota... it would be eastern Wyoming. It's the only state with less people than here.

 

[Intrepid4576]

Lmao @ this thread!

We arrived in boulder yesterday and then our trucks engine promptly decided to overheat and now we have oil in our coolent :/

Weather is awesome here compaired to humid & muggy like were used to

Thanks to everyone for the info they shared.

Ill be in touch with some of you to take you up on your offers after the family is settled in...still trying to find a place to rent

 

[Remoah]

Move to Australia.

$22 an hour for your adult aged kids working at K Mart who're also claiming govt student scholarships on top of an interest-free Uni loan they dont have to repay until they earn over 50k/year.

Mines truckies (a job which you'll walk right into btw) earn over 100k a year working all-expenses covered fly-in jobs. And when you're made redundant the gov't gives you a payment to re-skill to another 60k a year trades job (but you claim most of it on tax anyhow).

And finally when your back gives out and you need that $30k operation, medicare springs for it and they pay out your super (see; 401k) just because you dont feel like working a light duties job anymore.

Only problem is you'll never own an AR again.