Montrose is one of the better combination of housing prices, weather and recreation/scenery.
Naturita/Nucla is a serious step that may be more a commitment to rural living than you'd like.
I like and live in Delta, but do a lot in Montrose. I think for my wife and I, Montrose would be a little better, but is more expensive. Also like being halfway between Montrose and Grand Junction and near Paonia and Cedaredge. Delta isn't a bad combination, but I think Montrose is better.
I understand what you are saying about Naturita/Nucla area. It's small and shopping is a long of a drive. Plus side- it has the lowest housing prices between Rangley and Cortez.
