Did the Western Slope choose you?
Jun 01, 2018 09:00PM ● By Cloie Sandlin![](http://cdn3.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/760488/fill/800x600/colorado-national-monument-1308549_1280.jpg?timestamp=1725760068)
Melanie Wiseman, one of our long-time writers, shares her story of how she traded the harsh winters of the Midwest for western Colorado’s dry summers in a love story that resonates with many BEACON readers.
Whether you were born here, moved here to raise a family or relocated after retiring from a big-city job, you likely feel a similar connection to the Western Slope due to its fresh air and majestic mountains, in addition to affordable living costs, recreational prospects and friendly communities. It’s no wonder we choose to live here! What’s not to love?