Up and down the Ark valley river down by Lamar to La Junta is military base south of there,,, cant remember the name of the base, I think is the (stop pinion canyon bunch), that base, . But anyway,,, that base fly's that River heavy this time of year. They do practice runs spotting grows. they'll Stop flying, hoover, then call in a cpl different authorities, there in white vans with tinted window and hang out along the railroad facilities along hiway 50 trying to blend in. They were heavy last summer. I flew in La Junta airport quite a few times for my trial for the last 4 years, I monitored military air radio chatter for fellow growers, thats where my big bust went down. I grew up there also." Armtitch " Armetech however you spell it, is the main bad ass DEA down there. Noga leads the State Patrol along high way 50, dont fuck with him, he's going to search you weather you like it or not. The rail yard employee's are composed of about 30%( local cop and Feds). If you play down there know the people , know the cops and know Rob Corry , La Junta's jail is 3rd worst jail in the nation. its National acclaim to fame is its label, "The Hell Hole" the some meal and same jail since General Custer. You dont see the lite of day, you dont know the time, you dont see anyone, for trial you go down a Dirt Shaft , walk a dirt tunnel , take a steal elevator, the doors open and you'll see your first Bright artificial lite and life forms . Oh you're in Black and white prison garments and leg irons from the early 1900 , looks like they came from Bents Fort. You have to fight guards, inmates if you ever want to see any sun shine and be the most disruptive SOB to get out of "The Hell Hole". You'll get moved to the glorious Hotel Pueblo, Extended Stay, .. Fortunately for me , I escaped via Rob Corry. I have grown on this river for over 4 decades. The cops, Feds, Judges, bondsman, no offense Felix he cool , there all connected,,, Bondsman is going to be your Savior if you get into trouble down there, dont Fuck with Felix, He and his hunter are 2 of the best and, no, its not me.
The Chinese varieties of herb grow well in certain areas of the bottoms , 30-4o footers... what we local call the "River Bottoms", as a kids growing herb along the Purgatory to avoid my fellow growers on the Ark River I found some amazing places and on an on. Many cold and hot springs popping this year and probably next, South Ark valley River Bottom - south of river and just East of Pueblo. Nice hot springs are the treasured oasis for ourdoor growers in Colo, what FREEZE? :)