Located in God’s paradise

We are blessed to be located in the Southeast corner of La Plata County, which is in the Southwest corner of Colorado.  Allison is nestled between mountains, an enormous lake and green grassland. To the South, one can see New Mexico, with its high benches, juniper and sagebrush; to the North are mountains – one of which has the same namesake, Mt. Allison.  The Piedra & San Juan rivers flow just a few miles to the East where they intersect and become the Navajo Lake.  To the West, small farms and ranches fill approximately 30 miles of countryside between Allison and Durango. 

The small town of Ignacio is about half way between Allison & Durango, and it is where kids who live in our area attend school.  There is both a public school, and a private Christian school in Ignacio.  The Southern Ute Indian Reservation is headquartered in Ignacio and offers amenities such as a casino with hotel, bowling alley & swimming pool.  They also have a Recreation center that offers something for everyone.  Ignacio has been known as the Tri-Ethnic community for generations as the area has about a third Anglo, a third Native American and a third Hispanic residents.   Every direction you look is filled with God’s beautiful creation.  God reminds us of his grace and artistic talent on a regular basis by painting some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets, while allowing us to enjoy some of the best weather in the state. 

The community of Allison is tucked away in the quiet of God’s paradise, with adventure and opportunity all around us.  Many people, both residents and tourists are drawn to Southwest Colorado due to the year-round outdoor activities that abound. In the summer, the rivers and lake nearby attract many outdoor enthusiasts with fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, jet skiing, boating, rafting, etc. The winter season in Allison is mild (meaning beautiful without shoveling snow every day).  It is possible to leave with no snow on the ground, yet within an hour you can be at Wolf Creek Ski area, which often boasts of having the most snow in the state!  If you travel the opposite direction, you can be at Purgatory Ski Resort in about an hour and a half. There are numerous historical wilderness areas available for hiking, such as Chimney Rock and Navajo State Park right in our backyard. It doesn’t take long to get into the National Forest or over to Mesa Verde National Park for an adventure.