Try for your ideal, instrumentally and I hope you find enough gigs but if nothing develops right away,hook up with a guitar player. There are plenty of those around.
I'm in Monument - you are close to the I-70 ski areas and should find musical company. Denver and Colorado Springs areas have some stuff if you don't mind a commute. I could use some tuba help with the Woodland Park Wind Symphony if you don't mind a drive. Shoot me a message if interested.