The county had 184 unemployed people out of a 2,340 labour force in February, while Las Animas recorded 6.6% and Colorado lost 10,300 workers and 7,200 nonfarm jobs.
Huerfano’s rate was the state’s second highest behind Costilla’s 8.1%, though slightly improved from 8.2% a year earlier; statewide unemployment held at 3.9% as employment fell by 11,300.
Colorado’s labour-force participation rate slipped to 66.6%, its lowest since September 2020, while construction added jobs but trade, transport, utilities, education, health services and other services declined.
Why are thousands of workers 'going missing' from Colorado's labor force?
As businesses exit, what is the plan to revive Southern Colorado's struggling economy?
How can Colorado's economy possibly grow if its population is shrinking?
With wages rising, why do so many working Coloradans still need food assistance?
Can Colorado solve its housing crisis while federal policies drive up building costs?
Will a new tax plan be enough to fix Colorado's $1.5 billion budget shortfall?