Employment

Colorado

Colorado on the way to show job losses for 2025 as data finalized

A help wanted sign is seen at an office on March 19, 2022. (Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press file) Colorado’s job…

March 19, 2026 • Sarah Mulholland — Colorado Public Radio

Education

Fort Lewis College announces new Student Affairs vice president

New Mexico-based candidate to start July 1

March 14, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Employment

The U.S. lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month

The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

March 6, 2026 • By PAUL WISEMAN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO — AP Business Writers

Axis Health System

Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Employment

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

FILE – A sign with information about employment is displayed during a job fair in Dallas, Jan. 14, 2026. (AP…

February 13, 2026 • By MATT OTT — AP Business Writer

Alpine skiing

Telluride ski patrol union approves new contract, ending strike

Workers settle for less than what they wanted as pressure mounted

January 9, 2026 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Alpine skiing

Telluride Ski Resort remains closed as ski patrollers continue wage strike

Patrollers want a 20% increase due to housing costs and affordability

December 30, 2025 • Haylee May — Colorado Public Radio

Alpine skiing

Telluride ski patrollers vote to go on strike starting Saturday

Company and union unable to reach agreement on pay; resort will be closed Dec. 27

December 24, 2025 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Associated Press

An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Steam rises from chimneys during the night shift at the Tyson Foods' beef plant in Lexington, Neb., Wednesday, Dec. 3,…

December 23, 2025 • By JESSE BEDAYN — Associated Press

Colorado state government

Polis rolls out new approach – and department – for workforce talent

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks at a press conference, Oct. 22 at the governor’s residence in Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR…

December 17, 2025 • Jenny Brundin — Colorado Public Radio

Employment

Government jobs boost Colorado gains in September as reports start up after the shutdown

A man walks through the cavernous Amazon building in Aurora on, Dec. 6, 2022. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) Colorado…

December 17, 2025 • Sarah Mulholland — Colorado Public Radio

Colorado

Colorado forecast to add more jobs next year, but still not a lot

A car wash posts a help wanted sign on Colorado Boulevard in Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Colorado is forecast…

December 10, 2025 • Sarah Mulholland — Colorado Public Radio

Durango

Former politicians, experts make case for minimum wage increase in Durango

Residents say higher wages reduce stress, improve quality of life

September 15, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive

New legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress

August 12, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer