Where in Colorado? I lived there for years and I found it as far from the south as you can get culturally. I really hated it and couldn't wait to get back to the south.
You are correct about the Colorado culture being different from the south, but it is not bad. My area of Colorado Springs is one of the most conservative places in the country, and has many values that are shared with the south.
I grew up in the tidewater area of Va. and went back this past summer for a reunion, and almost died from the humidity/heat, not to mention all of the people and traffic problems! I guess it's true that "you can't go back".
I have become acclimated to Colorado, but I will always have pride in my southern heritage.