Denver and CO Springs enjoy a fairly mild winter. I moved here in February ten years ago. I serioulsy thought that there must be another Denver in CO because it was 65 F and basically t-shirt weather. It's been pretty cold this year though.

I think the Springs may be a little more conservative than Denver. Plus, if you have access to the VA in Denver, being closer would probably be good. I use the VA here. I have very few complaints.

It gets really hot here in the summer but high altitude relief is ~ 30 minutes away. The mountains are perfect in the summer.

My vote would be Denver but I hope you have great luck no matter where you end up. :rastasmoke:

Peace