Layoffs in Colorado

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Colorado — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

407% increase vs prior year (notices)457% increase vs prior year (employees)

76

WARN Notices

8,604

Employees Affected

56

Companies

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

9 new WARN notices filed affecting 2,236 employees in Colorado. 70% of all notices are plant closures.

Colorado Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

4.1%

as of 9/2025

Colorado Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

2,997 employed

-0.2%

Total Private

2,494 employed

-0.8%

Professional and Business Services

494 employed

-0.1%

Education and Health Services

392 employed

+0.6%

Leisure and Hospitality

361 employed

-3.7%

Financial Activities

174 employed

-1.0%

Manufacturing

149 employed

-0.1%

Information

76 employed

+0.3%

Largest Layoffs in Colorado

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Alan Ritchey729Jan 6, 2026Closure
Eagle Rock Distribution508Apr 3, 2026Closure
Banner Health351Sep 4, 2025Closure
Teknowledge Ops USA324Aug 29, 2025Layoff
Comcast302Oct 15, 2025Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Aerospace & Defense14 notices · 1,578 emp.
Retail14 notices · 752 emp.
Manufacturing9 notices · 1,055 emp.
Healthcare7 notices · 1,080 emp.
Finance & Insurance6 notices · 369 emp.
Technology5 notices · 462 emp.
Food & Hospitality5 notices · 536 emp.
Mining & Extraction4 notices · 240 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Colorado

How many layoffs have been reported in Colorado?

Colorado has had 76 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 8,604 employees across 56 companies. In the last 90 days, 9 new notices were filed affecting 2,236 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Colorado?

The unemployment rate in Colorado is 4.1%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Colorado?

The largest layoffs in Colorado include Alan Ritchey (729 employees), Eagle Rock Distribution (508 employees), Banner Health (351 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Colorado labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Colorado?

The most affected industries in Colorado are Aerospace & Defense (14 notices), Retail (14 notices), Manufacturing (9 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Colorado?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice113
Plant Closures53
Closure Rate70%

Top Cities in Colorado

Pueblo
1,767emp.
Denver
1,185emp.
Pikes Peak
1,486emp.
Arapahoe/douglas
649emp.
Larimer
667emp.
Adams
987emp.
Boulder
387emp.
Rural Consortium
246emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-042 · 794 emp.
2026-031 · 132 emp.
2026-022 · 203 emp.
2026-015 · 1,208 emp.
2025-123 · 240 emp.
2025-114 · 331 emp.
2025-108 · 808 emp.
2025-0912 · 1,246 emp.

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