Hey PapaBear1981, You're nearly my neighbor. I am in Pueblo.
I kept bees in the late 70's in Arkansas and started again last year with a late season swarm. Oct 7.
I have had to feed as they came with no stores.
In Arkansas I did swarm removals and trap-outs for 3 years and am looking forward to doing the same here.
I also am going the natural route. Maybe we can talk sometime.