Economics

Prices in the Mountain West are soaring. The Labor Department reported this week a year-to-year inflation rate of 8.5%, the highest rise in consumer prices since 1981. Broken down by region, the Mountain West stands out with a 10.4% spike.

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the development of new technology that aims to keeps residents safe from wildfires. We also hear about new spending packages meant to address climate change and speak to the winner of a pageant for women and girls with disabilities.

Colorado’s economy added 10,800 jobs in June as the pace of recovery cooled slightly, indicating a slow, but steady, rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking to a full house at Strings Music Pavilion on Monday night, economist Robert Gordon outlined why he thinks this country's economic growth won't be…