Through the first seven months of 2025, U.S. employment has been surprisingly solid.

On the other hand, the June Colorado data showed job losses of 1,500, on top of a downward revision for the May data. May employment was estimated to be 3,400; however, the recent revision resulted in a decrease of 2,400 jobs.

On a YOY basis, Colorado employment is 10,600 greater than a year ago. Through June, government employment is up by 10,000 employees, and the private sector has increased by only 600. It is essential to have effective government leadership; however, the government does not drive the Colorado economy.

There are two reports this month.

First, for more details and the June update, go to https://cber.co/economic-updates/, then scroll down to 2025 Economic Forecast and Trends for 2025 July – June data.

Second, check out the report Drivers of the Colorado Economy – July 2025. It is also located at https://cber.co/economic-updates/, just below the monthly update. This is a deep dive into the economy at a sector level. In a nutshell, this analysis shows the economic challenges facing the state.