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Mendoza sits in a "rain shadow" and receives ~300+ days of sun annually.
Prescott Valley consistently ranks as one of the safest regions in the Southwest. It retains a "small town" conservative culture where community policing is effective and property crime is low compared to national averages.
Arizona is the world leader in educational freedom. The "Empowerment Scholarship Account" (ESA) system not only allows unschooling/homeschooling with minimal regulation but provides state funding (~$7,000/year) to parents to pay for it.
Arizona is a premier beef producer. Raw milk is legal for retail sale (with state license) and herd shares are expressly permitted by statute. Proximity to Mexico (Nogales port) ensures a steady flow of tropical fruits (papaya, mango) alongside California produce.
~20 minutes from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Renown Regional Medical Center (Trauma Level 2).
High Trust Enclave. Galena Forest is a wealthy, low-density residential zone. Violent crime is statistically negligible. It operates as a de facto "gated community" due to its geography and demographics.
The US First Amendment provides the strongest speech protections globally, specifically protecting "hate speech" that is criminalized in the UK, NZ, and Canada.
Nevada is a "Stand Your Ground" and "Castle Doctrine" state. Concealed carry permits are "Shall Issue" (the sheriff cannot arbitrarily deny you), and open carry is legal without a permit.
No requirement for annual standardised testing, no portfolio reviews, and no teacher qualifications.
While Nevada offers 0% State Income Tax, residents still pay Federal Income Tax. The United States enforces Citizenship-Based Taxation (CBT). You are subject to federal tax on worldwide income and invasive reporting (FATCA), regardless of residency.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is notoriously bureaucratic regarding building and land use (to protect the lake clarity). You cannot just "build a shed." However, once built, property rights are strong, and the "Nevada side" shields you from California's rental laws.
This is a ski town. Cold is a real factor in winter, requiring cold adaptation or good heating. However, summer is the ideal: warm days (25°C), cool nights, and low humidity.