Thanks Carl for the reply.
I do believe the traditional chlorine option is going to be the best option not only due to price concerns, but for the pure simplicity. I'm comfortable in maintaining a pool, but when I'm gone, I want it to be simple for the next guy. I didn't think of liquid chlorine as the sole chlorine used. I was thinking traditional chlorinator via tablets. Considering my location and the probability of buying chlorine in bulk, doesn't LC gas off at a high rate? Would I be able to use up a drum before it went bad? Some good thoughts!

You think 2x 300lb filters would be sufficient? This will be a high use pool. Something that just came to mind... Will a sand filter be capable in filtering out 'desert' dust?

Another question: What's the best way to minimize evaporation? It will probably be a daylight use only pool. Rolling plastic over it at night maybe?

Please keep the replies coming in! I (and everyone else that will be able to use it) truly appreciate your time!

Robby