
Welcome back to Mountain Dwellings!
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.
Click on each to see the full listing!
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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