Starlight Motel isn't bad, but a bit dated. J's is okay as well.

Area is very economically depressed. If I remember correctly, it seems that somewhere in the neighborhood of 80% of area residents get some form of govt assistance. Is or was a bit of a meth problem in the area.
Tyically very dry and windy.
Talk to Herb Brown, at the Springfield Gun Shop, about the range.
People are friendly, but can be a bit standoff-ish with non-locals on occasion.

Which direction, and how far from town is the place you are looking at?

Hurley is from the La Junta area, iirc.

Both of my parents grew up there, but I haven't been down in maybe two years.

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