Any advice from folks who live in/near Denver?

I am a software developer and I am moving to Denver in August. I'm wondering if anyone who currently lives in the area (or has in the past) could share their opinion about different neighborhoods in the city. I am currently considering Capitol Hill based on input from some folks who have lived there in the past.

Some things I enjoy: general tech/nerd stuff, start-ups, snowboarding, board games, video games, beer, pizza, music (playing and listening), reading. Also, puppies, and long walks on the beach.

- Where is the tech scene focused in Denver? Is there a single dense area, or is it more spread out?

- Where are the co-working spaces? Which are good? (Google led me to http://densitycoworking.com/ and http://www.modworks.com/)

- Where are tech meetups usually held?

- Bars within walking distance?

- Are there any areas to actively avoid? Why?

I appreciate any and all advice. Also, I'd love to grab a beer with anyone interested in meeting new folks once I get settled. If you're interested, shoot me an email (in profile)!

P.S. I posted this same question last week, but it was pretty late in the night so I'm reposting during the day to see if I get any more folks taking a look at it (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9586419). Thanks!