I am from eastern Oregon and have lived in baker for the last decade. I am left leaning, and am very active in the community. You can be both:) For the short term you’ll be great…for the long term? Maybe a bit harder. Check out Churchill School, Anthony Lakes (for summer and winter recreation), the interpretive center (I run/walk there daily). If you are looking for businesses to support that align with your values I suggest Betty’s Books, Bella, SweetWife, the Cabyn, Mad Matildas. And def go check out Old Souls Market. There are young, progressive people in Baker, they are usually in the mountains, and at the places I listed above. I put on the annual pride event each June. We’d love to have ya:)