Hello,
That's what is so wonderful about this country - the vastness and diversity. I grew up in CT in a very Currier and Ives setting, moved to the foothills of CO and was the mountain girl for more than 20 years and now I get to watch glorious sunrises over the ocean. My daughter goes to Western in Gunnison, whenever I visit I wonder "Why did I leave?" Then winter comes and I remember.... If I can help you with any of your planning/postcards etc... from this end let me know! I hope the fires are quickly extinquished. I have friends that live up the canyon and have survived damage to their property in the past.
Enjoy,
Dawn