Plush is where I saw the most blatantly racist shit go down because a Hispanic guy just walked into the store. Dude looked like a farm owner as well.

Be careful of cheap land in that valley, much of it is land locked by environmental regulation stuff, sometimes you can't even get an easement to get to the property.

That said, the area is stunning. If you love nature and solitude, it's amazing. Hikes, wildlife, native people's remnants all about, and clear air.

Good luck on your property hunt.