Reader: A Lot of Colorado Newcomers Get Nasty and Possessive Once They’re Here

A reader comment about what many people see as the rising cost of living in Colorado triggered an explosion of responses, both pro and con. Here's the take of someone who thinks many non-natives undergo a not-always-pleasant change upon their arrival. See also: Reader: I Can Barely Afford to Live...
By Michael RobertsDecember 10, 2014
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A reader comment about what many people see as the rising cost of living in Colorado triggered an explosion of responses, both pro and con. Here’s the take of someone who thinks many non-natives undergo a not-always-pleasant change upon their arrival.

See also: Reader: I Can Barely Afford to Live in Colorado Anymore

Chris Heller writes:

I’ve been in Colorado 50 years and would be the last person to tell anyone where to live or where to move. Over the years I’ve seen many newcomers morph into nasty possessive types after living here a few years. It’s like they want to close the door behind them. In a few years I will moving to milder climate to get away from winter. I’m a looking at a broad area elswhere in the West where I’ll go. But I’m not leaving yet. 🙂

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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