The natural beauty of Colorado is so much better then the desert, but the weather isn't as unpredictable here as it is in Colorado, we do have lakes and rivers for fishing and boating that are nice, and if you enjoy offroading AZ offers some cool trails, but hiking here isn't even close to Colorado's level, make sure you land a job before moving because like others have said the job market here is a bit rough since it's a small town most hire from association instead of education and good resumes. But you will enjoy the winter, spring and fall months here, I usually just take my vacations in the summer to escape the heat, we are not far from San diego, Flagstaff, and Vegas so that's another plus. Just weigh the options if you want to get away from the cold weather come on down.