More than 36,000 people filed for unemployment benefits in Colorado last week as jobless claims have surged back to springtime levels.
New claims for state unemployment rose for the seventh week in a row hitting 19,000 for the week ending December 5. That’s the highest total since the first week in May.
The spike comes after state officials last month updated Colorado’s color-coded Covid-19 dial and enacted tighter restrictions on businesses in counties moved to Level Red, including the entire Front Range.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
Latest posts by Dan R (see all)
- Saturday, April 26th Weather Forecast - April 26, 2024
- Forest Health Council Reports Progress Toward Community Wildfire Resiliency-Greg Felt Talks Wildfire Mitigation with Dan R - April 26, 2024
- Carole Nancy Jackson - April 26, 2024
