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Originally Posted by Detector

Perhaps my passion of our history is clouding my view but I prefer to think it gives me better perception of its potential.

The same was thought of Las Vegas. It was in the middle of nowhere, poor roads and small airport. When addressing the same question as to its seclusion those with vision replied "Yes, it is in the middle of nowhere isn't it." Some saw this as a plus and have adopted the motto "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas."

From a historical junkie's view I also see our location as a plus. If I were to visit historical Dodge City I would expect it to be secluded. In the days of old Dodge City was the last stop in the middle of nowhere. While we have lost a lot of our local history we still maintain our isolation that I feel would be as big of draw today as it was back then.

A trip to famous Dodge City would today, as it did back then, requires a trip down the infamous Santa Fe Trail. To tourists with a passion for history this would simply be the icing on the cake.

Vegas owes a huge debt of gratitude to Castro.....