Costilla County Dealing With Issues Surrounding Newcomers Costilla County is facing issues stemming from an influx of newcomers who are looking for an inexpensive place to live off the grid, according to Colorado Public Radio. A county commission meeting held in San Luis in September brought out impassioned residents on both sides of the issue, compelling law enforcement to step in to keep the peace. Proposed changes to the land use codes have caused concern for many newer residents who have moved to Costilla County to build alternative homes and live a cheaper, more modest existence. The problems in some ...