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Economy/Politics

Jun 5, 2026

Colorado declares statewide drought emergency amid record low snowpack

Colorado has declared a statewide drought emergency as record-low snowpack and warm temperatures worsen drought conditions across all 64 counties.

Jun 4, 2026

Small business job openings fall to lowest level since 2020 in Colorado

Small business job openings in Colorado dropped to the lowest level since 2020, while concerns about labor costs hit a record high, according to NFIB.

Jun 3, 2026

US services sector expands in May amid rising supply costs

U.S. services sector activity grew in May with rising prices driven by supply constraints linked to the Middle East conflict, impacting inflation and inventories.

Jun 3, 2026

Fed survey shows inflation pressures squeeze US consumers and businesses

Federal Reserve reports inflation pressures driven by energy costs are squeezing US consumers and businesses, impacting spending and hiring.

Jun 2, 2026

US job openings rise sharply in April despite weak hiring amid Iran war uncertainty

U.S. job openings surged by 731,000 in April, reaching the highest level since May, while hiring declined amid economic uncertainty from the Iran war.

Jun 1, 2026

US manufacturing activity hits four-year high amid supply constraints

U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level in four years in May, driven by front-loaded orders amid rising prices and supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.

May 29, 2026

Cheyenne Mountain State Park expands by nearly 500 acres in Colorado Springs

Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs expands by nearly 500 acres, adding recreation opportunities and protecting open space in southern Colorado.

May 29, 2026

Colorado enacts laws to boost school funding and expand workforce training access

Colorado passes new laws to increase per-student funding and create a unified system for workforce training and higher education access.

May 29, 2026

Rising exports narrow US goods trade deficit in April

The US goods trade deficit narrowed in april as exports rose 4%, driven by capital goods and energy shipments amid ongoing middle east tensions.

May 28, 2026

US first-quarter GDP growth revised down to 1.6% amid inflation concerns

U.S. first-quarter GDP growth was revised down to a 1.6% annualized rate, reflecting weaker consumer spending and inventory investment amid inflation pressures.

May 28, 2026

US weekly jobless claims rise slightly amid low layoffs

Us weekly jobless claims rose marginally to 215,000 despite low layoffs, reflecting steady labor market conditions amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.

May 27, 2026

Investors expect US dollar to strengthen as fed fights inflation

Investors expect the US dollar to break higher amid Federal Reserve efforts to combat rising inflation and geopolitical tensions affecting markets.