Colorado

You already know, if you read the earlier blog, that we turned North in Gallup, New Mexico and stopped in Cortez, CO.  Originally we planned to spend four days visiting this area. (we ended up staying eight days) It’s a nice little town about 8500 population in Montezuma County. I’m sure we will return here again, there is so much to see in the 50+ miles in any direction.  It’s located in the SW corner of the state.  Only about six square miles, this town is a great base for visiting many of the natural attractions and byways; Mesa Verde NP, Hovenweep NM, San Juan Skyway and Trail of the Ancients. The historic downtown has many very good restaurants and beautiful murals on the commercial buildings.  The Visitor Center is not to be missed either. 

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