Daryl Glenn is a candidate with potential, though pretty untested. State Senator Ellen Roberts also has great potential but is little known outside her legislative district. I still think that an attempt to recruit Scott Tipton from Congress is the best option, but not to be heavy-handed about it. If Tipton runs, than Roberts can succeed him in the House.
Speaking of Colorado Springs, I don’t especially like Doug Lamborn. His initial campaign alienated people unnecessarily and he still doesn’t win the margins typical of incumbents. I hope he retires and Daryl Glenn succeeds him.
I agree Tipton would be great, although I don’t know how much name recognition he has on the Front Range. But, Cory Gardner pulled it off from a rural district.