Nestled between the Wet Mountains to the east and the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Range to the west, lie the scenic towns of Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Rosita and Wetmore.
Cattle ranching and hay farming are the backbone of the community.
The majestic peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains provide a panoramic backdrop to the peaceful scenes of livestock grazing in lush green pastures. Today the towns of Westcliffe , the original railroad center for the valley, and Silver Cliff , the dominant mining town during the silver boom days, are the center of the business community. Unlike most towns whose downtown area is deserted, downtown Westcliffe is alive with people year-round.