If you really want to fly CO (for at least part of the trip) you could try going through Vegas, LAS-EWR is pricing $615 for Jan 21 departure and returning on 1/23. Combine that with a cheapo LAX-LAS fare on HP or WN and you should be able to do the trip for less then $1K

Looks like you can do the LAX-LAS part for $160 which brings the total to $775 RT

[This message has been edited by snake (edited 01-20-2003).]