1. There is a statewide fire ban in CO right now for at least the next month. We have 4 major fires burning right now, so please plan accordingly.
Definitely pay attention to the fire situation, lots of smoke in much of CO and some road/national forest closures (including a key stretch of I-70). Most of the current fire activity is north of where it looks like you are planning to go, but if we don't get some more rain pretty soon that could change.