I was thinking the same thing. I have a brother in CS and he likes it down there. I personally like the Northern Front Range better but you may well be able to get more for your $ East of CS from what my brother has seen. He is keeping his eye out for a place out there. He is a big bird hunter and hunts out East of CS due to that. Lots of options and all will be close to some great shooting opportunities! Good luck!
Ft. Collins is a nice town. Most of the front range cities will have what you’re looking for.
A few have already mentioned that Pueblo is cheap. Ft. Collins isn’t going to be any cheaper than Colorado Springs. If you don’t mind driving a little, Divide and Florissant have pretty good deals, if you know where to look.
For ranges around the Springs, there is Dragonmans, Whispering Pines gun club, Rampart Range, etc.
And then you can go to Pueblo for matches.
If you pm me a list of what you’re looking for and your price range, I’ll let you know if anything meets your criteria. (This only applies to Colorado Springs and the Pueblo area)
Good luck, you’re not going to find cheap land in a close commute to a big city and close to all the game you mentioned.
Might try western slope, I’m not sure what land prices go for out there or what the job market is for CPAs.
Just make sure you go during the middle of the week and ensure the parking lot is empty if you value your own neck.
Too many yahoos up there on the weekends. 
You’ve got that right.
Agreed, I mostly go up there when the weather is less than desireable, or early in the mornings.
I’ve seen my fair share of the people you’re referring to.
If you’re ever up there and see a guy shooting steel targets on the pistol range, it’s probably me.