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This week’s edition brings us to….

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Rico, Colorado!

Fast Facts about Rico:

  • Population: 336 (2024)

  • Nickname: "A Slice of Paradise”

  • Elevation: 8,825 feet

  • Year Founded: 1879

  • Distance to Closest Larger City: 55 minutes from Cortez and 1.5 hours from Durango.

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Homes for Sale in Rico:

Zillow: According to Zillow, as of 2025:

The average home value in Rico is $528,700.

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Listed from LESS expensive to MOST expensive for this area!

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Closest Ski Resort:

Telluride Ski Resort is just 35 minutes away from Rico.

-2,000 acres of skiable terrain

-149 trails

-17 lifts

-330 inches of annual snowfall

Where to Stay in Rico:

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