Having lived in the “greater Denver area,” “Lone Tree,” to be exact, my feelings are mixed about the state of affairs in Colorado.
The folks that jumped into Colorado,, in the mid 70s until we moved away in 1993, were mostly from California. They changed the politics of the State and its counties. Sadly, not for the better.
Colorado had been “Californicated!” They deserve all of the pain they receive!
I lived on the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in the early 60s. I loved Colorado. It was fun going into the foothills as kids. Horseback riding etc.