Lou,
Yes, it was on the original Nicklaus signature course the Hills, with the 16th being quite a hot spot. We sat on the bank on the side of the green for a while to watch tee shots, then looked backwards to see approach shots at the 4th... then we sat across the gorge on the rock bank to watch putts from afar and then go up the hill 10 yards to watch tee shots from 17th.
One could catch a glimpse of the new course from the 2nd fairway.. nothing to report.
In regards to Colo, its a fun course to me, several steps above munis, some varied topography, it was in good shape, the greens ran true, and its a once a year type venue, with some GCA weakness, but once you're familiar with it, it entices you to take some chances.. The pampas grass on the river plain holes has grown up and made them more interesting as did the stiff winds on Sunday.
Perhaps opportunity missed, but, theres side hill holes, flat holes, uphill, downhill, up and down hill doglegs, tight holes, short and moderate holes, no real long par 5's.. so big hitters might not like..
Pine Forest, about a mile away is similar but a little more muni like in presentation and much lower cost.. playing the two would make for an interesting and relatively cheap day along the Colorado River.