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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.
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.
Urban Proximity: Prescott is ~90 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor (International Airport) and Level 1 Trauma care. It is a manageable drive, but not "immediate" access.
US courts are generally reliable, though expensive. Corruption is low, but the US legal system is litigious. You are unlikely to face bribery, but likely to face regulatory lawfare if you scale too big.
Arizona employs a flat income tax (2.5%). There is no estate tax/death tax. While federal US taxes still apply (global taxation), for a US-domiciled Sovereign, this is as efficient as it gets. But it is still in America.
Prescott has active zoning and historic preservation boards that can act as NIMBY barriers to development. Water rights are a complex/critical legal layer here.
Greenwich is safer than central boroughs, but London is currently experiencing an epidemic of "high-value" street robbery (watches, phones) and bike jackings. It is not a "high trust" environment.