That's Copper in Colorado.

We'll probably get nuked before Yellowstone pops off lol.

I would also recommend comparing state benefits for disabled vets. Some places have huge tax breaks and free vehicle registration if you are over 50%. I only get 10% due to insomnia, but I still like the support infrastructure for vets out here in Colorado.

She could easily find a job at C&S then. They are always looking for people like her.

Ok that's fine, but it doesn't really change anything. What skills is your wife bringing to the state? What does she do now? Is she ok with all the things I talked about above? Why isn't she the one asking these questions?

Vermont: Why not both?

I'm a bit against moving to a state primarily for weed access, because I've seen what usually happens to those families time and time again out here in CO. They usually show up with no job and no plan, but end up just smoking weed all day until they are evicted. I've gone through 3 neighbors in 5 years that way. They always end up moving back to Texas (because illegal weed was cheaper anyway).

I'm not saying you are this way, but if I were you, I'd spend my time and money learning a real skill at a trade school, and find the best place to live based on that. I would never base major life decisions on where I could legally get fucked up, and neither should you.

Down in Southern Vermont the main industries are going to be C&S Warehouse, construction, logging and farming. As far as drug screening, you'll have to check out the job postings and websites of each organization before applying. Make sure you have a job secured before moving. You'll probably have to rent because home prices are high in comparison with the average wage. The entire state is family friendly with relatively good schools, but southern VT is the first stop for hard drug runners coming up from Mass. You'll probably see at least one trooper on the side of I-91 watching for sus cars if you're coming up from the south.

Be aware, if you're coming in from a place like Texas (tons of Texas folks coming out here to CO for weed right now) you need to understand we don't have many chain fast food places, big box stores, or much of a night life. Everything is very mom and pop, and the state basically closes up at around 8pm. The winters are long, cold, and dark, so make friends and pick up a hobby, because that's the only way to survive out here.

This is great for us Vermont expats who still want to support the state.

I would trade southern Colorado for VT anytime of the year. It's like a post apocalyptic wasteland compared to VT.