Not there anymore but lived there for 8+ years.
Go back every once in a while for work and to see friends.
There’s quite a few guys from the forums there between RT 7String and GGF. Tom (GSXRBusa) is down in Co Springs (about 90 mins south) and he’s got a fuckin MASSIVE amp collection and he’s a super nice guy.
Also a huge doom/stoner rock scene there when shows get back up, seeing Khemmis is a favorite.
Wildwood Guitars is about 25-30 mins north of Denver, Drumcityguitarland is in Arvada off 44th and Wads.
Only thing I don’t love anymore is the traffic; it’s way worse than when I lived there but coming from LA you’re probably used to it.
You said south of Denver, close like Parker or further like Castle Rock or Co Springs?