Colorado

Hello fellow T-men and T-Vixens. I have a question for those living in Colorado. I have been born and raised as a New Englander, and I have always wanted to move to CO. I have a friend at work who lived in the Littleton, and Aurora areas for 5 years. I ask him question regarding life out there. I have yet to hear anything negative, even about the snow.
So the question I ask is what are the drawbacks if any? I would love to move out there by next summer if possible. It would be nice to catch a job out there beforehand if possible. What is the market like out there? Affordable housing? etc…

Thanks alot,