United States

Colorado Employment Situation - November 2025

Colorado's nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 2,700 in November 2025, bringing the total to 3,000,300. The unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent. The report also noted a year-over-year job increase of 24,600 and higher average hourly earnings compared to the national average.

Colorado Employment Situation - December 2025

Colorado's nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 1,200 in December 2025, bringing the total to 3,000,100. The unemployment rate decreased to 3.8%. The report also noted a year-over-year job increase of 23,000.

Colorado Just Transition Program Supports Coal Community Entrepreneurs

The Colorado Office of Just Transition (OJT) has partnered with Startup Colorado to launch a Business Startup and Expansion Assistance Program. This initiative aims to support entrepreneurs, particularly former coal industry workers, in coal transition communities by offering resources, mentorship, and potential funding.

Colorado Partners to Expand Quantum Careers and Hiring Support

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and Elevate Quantum have partnered to expand access to quantum-related careers and enhance hiring support for quantum industry employers in Colorado. This initiative will leverage the Connecting Colorado system for skills-based job matching and talent connection.

Colorado Federal Court Enters $2.5 Million Consent Judgment

The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado entered a consent judgment for $2.5 million against Ricki Wells and Rise Development LLC. This action resolves a dispute over revenues from residential property development.

Atlantic Richfield Company v. NL Industries, Inc. - Third-Party Complaint Granted

The District Court of Colorado granted defendants NL Industries, Inc. and NL Environmental Management Services leave to file a third-party complaint in the case Atlantic Richfield Company v. NL Industries, Inc. The underlying suit concerns environmental cleanup costs at a former mining site in Rico, Colorado.

Khalfan Khamis Mohamed v. United States of America - Motion to Compel Ruling

The District Court for the District of Colorado granted in part and denied in part a motion to compel filed by the plaintiff in Khalfan Khamis Mohamed v. United States of America. The ruling addresses discovery disputes related to video footage of an alleged incident.

Lucas Cranor v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company - Insurance Contract Dispute

The District Court of Colorado issued an order on a motion for summary judgment in the case of Lucas Cranor v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The dispute centers on claims for bad faith breach of an insurance contract and unreasonable delay of benefits following an automobile accident.

FAA Proposes Class E Airspace Change for Nenana Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a modification to Class E airspace for Nenana Municipal Airport in Nenana, Alaska. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 13, 2026.

Washington State Fines Roofing Companies $1.4 Million for Fall Violations

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has issued $1.4 million in fines to five construction companies for serious fall protection violations over the last four months. Falls from heights remain the most cited serious workplace safety violation in the state.