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Apr 30Liked by Jonathan P. Thompson

Another well researched and interesting piece about Rico from Jonathan--Thanks! I have a more cynical view of what Rico is now, from friends living there and being there: it has become an enclave for the rich from Telluride who for whatever reason, wanted a more woodsy experience, but not provide an impetus to the town. The Rico Inn was a tremendous hotel/restaurant that was scavenged by the ski area for housing; so, take the best attraction in town, which has few (Ok The Enterprise!), and make it a place to house your under-paid employees for your "world class" jet-setter ski resort! Rico needs something. Maybe a mine would bring back its roots and scare away all the wealthy white people (sorry, but it is true) who are not making it a better place?

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Great dispatch and information about Rico, Colorado - your findings can likely be applied to many similar communities around the world. Thanks

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