OK, here is our rough itinerary.
Saturday: arrive in Denver and pick up the behemoth RV. Figure out how to use/drive the thing and maybe stock up the larder. Spend evening with in-laws.
Sunday: Depart Denver in the middle of the day, head to Walsenberg. There is a state park outside walsenberg with a nice lake and many campsites.
Monday: Head for Albuquerque. Sister in law will be there, so we will visit with her when available. Will I be able to park on the street/driveway for the night, or do I need a campsite?
Tuesday: Mooch around/sightsee in Albuquerque. Stay overnight.
Wednesday: Head for Northen NM/Southern CO (possibly end up around Alamosa). Stop along the way in/around Taos.
Thursday: Head to the Great Sand Dunes area. Possibly visit gator farm. :
Stay near the dunes.
Friday: Head toward Denver via the rockies. Stay overnight somewhere in the mountains, but will need to be in a pass/valley/gorge so as not to drop dead from too high altitude.
Saturday: Return to denver and get rid of RV. Spend night with in-laws.
Sunday: Fly home.
Does this sound doable without killing ourselves? What should I make sure not to miss, especially around Albuquerque? Any suggestions where to stay in the mountains on the way back?