once a raucous town , a haven for those looking for whiskey , whores , gambling , and diversions from the tedious boredom of mining labor , now , one hundred and fifty years later , colorado city 's name and infamous status had all but disappeared in the history books , reduced to an anomalous strip which was now a haven primarily for opportunists seeking to supply motels , restaurants , bars , gasoline , fast food and entertainment for the heavy tourist traffic driving through every day .