Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't say it enough. I wish I had months, instead weeks to explore all of these wonderful places.
I was able to get one night at the USFS Silver Queen CG in the Maroon Bells after we leave RMNP. Should insure a spot for sunrise photos if the weather co-operates.
I'll start checking into your other suggestions for somewhere else to stay to as much as possible of your other suggestions in that area.
Will also look into where to stay - probably at least a couple of spots - to see all we can between Salida and RMNP. So much around Buena Vista.
I can already feel another Colorado trip coming on.