Thanks everyone for all of the good wishes and advice! I have been into the learning center but somehow missed the regional forums. I will be lurking around! I have a few months to get the coop with a nice run built, and a suitable place made for the chicks. Really liked the set up with the heating pad I seen on here!
Here's our "local" thread; pop in, introduce yourself, complain about the wind, and generally make yourself at home
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/68894/colorado