Howdy TeamT!
In answer to your question, YES! I found some folks at the Coloradogeocaching.com website. They are geographically closer to you than I am. I have also suggested the potential of a Western Slope group at that site. Maybe it will come about someday. I think a Team from the West is a great idea. I guess that, as with all things, it takes sufficient initiative and motivation to manifest. Which, I for one, confess the guiltiness of insufficiency! But I am , at this time, willing to make an effort. C ;-)