The Denver Rescue Mission will lay off 71 employees at the end of the year. This decision follows the termination of their contract with the city to operate the 48th Avenue Center. The nonprofit did not bid on a new contract to continue managing the... — read more 

E.W. Scripps has implemented significant layoffs across its Colorado television newsrooms, impacting at least three stations. The cuts primarily affect traditional newscast production and station operations roles. No on-air anchor or reporter... — read more 

Ouray County's draft budget for the upcoming year will not include any layoffs. Five vacant positions will remain unfilled across several departments. The budget also proposes reduced work hours for some departments. However, it avoids broader... — read more 

Several healthcare organizations have recently announced significant workforce reductions. Montrose Regional Health is restructuring and eliminating 77 positions, while City of Hope is laying off 73 employees. Kaiser Permanente is also cutting 147... — read more 

Aurora's city council has finalized a 2027 budget that necessitates $10.2 million in spending reductions. These cuts will be achieved through measures such as staff furlough days and reduced funding for recreation and training. While no employees... — read more 

Cemex's cement plant in Lyons will lay off at least 70 workers, impacting over half of its staff. This significant reduction in force is scheduled to begin in November. The company stated that cement sales and distribution operations will continue at... — read more 

Mesa County's proposed 2027 budget prioritizes essential services and infrastructure investments. The plan addresses financial pressures by reducing budgeted contracts and staffing levels. A total of 61 positions are affected, encompassing vacant... — read more 

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A nurses' union has filed a lawsuit against Kaiser Colorado, alleging the company replaced local workers with remote staff from out of state. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 7 is seeking to halt layoffs while... — read more 

Pueblo County is considering substantial layoffs to address a growing budget deficit. Officials are exploring cuts ranging from 5% to 15% of the total county payroll. This measure is deemed necessary to restore financial stability and improve the... — read more 

Boulder Public Library District is preparing for potential layoffs due to a projected tight budget for 2027. Officials are considering reallocating between $1.5 million and $2 million to address deferred maintenance needs. These budget adjustments... — read more 

The City of Aurora is addressing a projected $20 million budget deficit for the upcoming year. Proposed measures include $10.2 million in cuts, achieved through five unpaid furlough days for employees and the elimination of nine unfilled positions... — read more 

The Governor's Office of Information Technology has rehired 15 of the 173 employees laid off in May. This comes after a significant reorganization aimed at improving customer satisfaction and addressing cybersecurity concerns. While some former... — read more 

Neiman Enterprises has issued a WARN notice for its Montrose Forest Products facility. Approximately 90 employees will face permanent layoffs. The company has been unable to secure a buyer for the mill. Operations cannot be guaranteed beyond the next... — read more 

Boulder's proposed 2027 budget includes significant staffing reductions and service modifications due to slowing revenue growth. The city manager's office released a $552.6 million budget with a projected $6.3 million shortfall in the general fund... — read more 

Mesa County Department of Human Services is preparing for significant layoffs. Up to 25 employees may lose their jobs by the end of 2026. These cuts are a result of budget reductions and a county-wide consolidation of fiscal offices. Many staff... — read more 

Mission Foods will permanently close its Pueblo facility on October 13, 2026. This closure will affect approximately 90 employees, with all job separations completed by October 27. Some unionized employees may have bumping rights to other... — read more 

Public Storage, a major self-storage company, has announced layoffs affecting 107 employees in Greenwood Village, Colorado. These job cuts follow Public Storage's recent $10.5 billion acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust. The affected... — read more 

A global travel technology company has initiated layoffs at its Denver office. Fifty-seven employees were affected by this recent workforce reduction. The company's new chief executive officer is overseeing these changes. This action impacts the... — read more 

A Lakewood city councilor is demanding information from PNC Bank regarding severance and rehiring for nearly 800 former First Bank employees. These employees lost their jobs following the bank's consolidation with PNC. The councilor wants assurances... — read more 

Fort Morgan is bracing for significant budget reductions and potential job losses due to an ongoing lockout at the Cargill beef processing plant. The prolonged labor dispute is projected to cost the city approximately $15 million in lost revenue... — read more 

After 15 years of serving the Denver community, award-winning Copper Kettle Brewing Company has officially closed its doors. The owners are raising community donations to offset steep closing costs imposed by their landlord to revert the building... — read more 

iHeartMedia is cutting on-air radio staff nationwide. The company is undergoing a restructuring process. This restructuring aims to speed up the sales process. Several Colorado radio personalities were let go. Bret Saunders, Denise Plante, and Ryan... — read more 

Hotel Boulderado workers are organizing to form a union. This effort follows layoffs, reduced hours, and increased workloads. These changes occurred after AJ Capital Partners bought the hotel in March 2025. Approximately two dozen employees have lost... — read more 

PNC Bank's acquisition of FirstBank led to widespread customer issues. Former FirstBank customers reported long lines at branches and long phone wait times. Some customers experienced strange problems, including access to other people's bank... — read more 

Poudre School District eliminated 182 positions at the end of the school year. This included 110 licensed staff and 72 classified staff. Probationary teaching positions were among those not renewed. These reductions resulted from ongoing budget... — read more 

CAE will permanently close its Pueblo operations. The company plans to cease operations on October 1. This closure will result in 58 employee layoffs. CAE lost its Air Force pilot training contract in January. The closure raises questions for a... — read more 

A large crowd gathered in Boulder. They protested recent layoffs at NOAA and NWS. FOX31's Gabrielle Franklin spoke with protestors. Attendees discussed the impact of the job cuts. The demonstration highlighted support for the agencies. Boulder... — read more 

Atrevida Beer Co. will close its Colorado Springs location. The final day of operation is scheduled for June 28. The brewery served the community for eight years. Management described the decision as incredibly difficult. They will host farewell... — read more 

Pinnacol Assurance laid off 43 employees earlier this month. This reduction represents about 7.5% of its total workforce. The company stated these cuts are a proactive measure to refine operations. A proposed ballot measure to privatize Pinnacol... — read more 

Colorado's Office of Information Technology (OIT) laid off 173 employees. The agency also announced a major reorganization and leadership change. This action follows years of failed audit recommendations for cybersecurity. OIT is shifting to a new... — read more 

Naropa University will eliminate 11 core faculty and about 40 instructor positions. This addresses a structural operating deficit of roughly $2 million. Six core faculty volunteered for leave; five others were offered it. Approximately 40 instructors... — read more 

Representatives Joe Neguse and Jared Huffman introduced new legislation. The Public Lands Workforce Stability Act aims to prevent mass layoffs. These layoffs affect federal land management agencies. Staffing shortages hinder agencies' ability to... — read more 

Niner Bikes operations have been paused. All employees were laid off today. United Wheels, its parent company, made this decision. The Fort Collins, Colorado-based brand pioneered 29-inch and gravel bikes. Fort Collins, Colorado ... — read more 

PNC Financial Services announced nearly 1,000 job eliminations. These cuts are linked to its acquisition of FirstBank. Colorado credit unions criticized the layoffs. They launched a virtual job resource center for affected employees. The GoWest... — read more 

Colorado introduced new legislation to regulate artificial intelligence. House Bill 1210 addresses surveillance pricing and wage setting. It prevents discrimination using algorithms based on collected data. Employers must ensure data accuracy and... — read more 

Banning Lewis Academy is terminating its management contract with Accel Schools. Accel Schools issued a WARN letter. This notice impacts 246 employees at the academy. Employee separations are set for the end of June. The school seeks greater local... — read more 

More than 5,800 federal public lands workers departed last year. This affected eight Mountain West states. Agencies like the U.S. Forest Service saw significant declines. Many workers were reassigned to the Interior Secretary's office. This... — read more 

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery eliminated 111 positions. The center expects a $6.5 million revenue loss next year. This is partly due to a required state repayment. State officials accuse the center of financial mismanagement. Other Colorado mental... — read more 

Colorado State University announced plans to cut 178 full-time equivalent positions. Scores of colleagues were laid off across campus. State funding is now expected to decrease by under $1 million. Tuition revenue is projected to increase by $11.3... — read more