Lake City's National Historic District covers about 142 acres in more than 34 blocks and additions, and the Town says new buildings and changes to existing structures there must comply with its Historic Design Guidelines. Before you buy a home you plan to renovate, read the guidelines, find out whet

Cold, with steady snow. NOAA normals for Lake City list an average January high of about 34°F and an average January low of about 1°F, and the station has averaged about 79 inches of snow a year. Record lows have reached −38°F. It is a manageable winter for a well-prepared home and a serious one for

For many people, yes. Montrose offers milder winters than the mountain towns, a 75-bed regional hospital, a commercial airport and access to the outdoors. Colorado also offers a senior property tax exemption for qualifying long-time homeowners and lets retirees subtract some retirement income on sta