Unemployment claims skyrocket as thousands of Coloradans lose their jobs

Unemployment claims skyrocket as thousands of Coloradans lose their jobs

State’s unemployment fund is underfunded
John Cumalat, owner of Cannon Mine Coffee in Lafayette, prepares an espresso drink for a customer on Tuesday. The shop has a liquor license and typically hosts evening music and community events, but in the wake of the spread of the novel coronavirus, hours have been reduced, employees have been furloughed and all of the chairs have been put up on tables to keep customers from lingering in the store.
To-go orders sit ready in the empty Vine Bistro restaurant in downtown Montrose on Tuesday afternoon .

Unemployment claims skyrocket as thousands of Coloradans lose their jobs

John Cumalat, owner of Cannon Mine Coffee in Lafayette, prepares an espresso drink for a customer on Tuesday. The shop has a liquor license and typically hosts evening music and community events, but in the wake of the spread of the novel coronavirus, hours have been reduced, employees have been furloughed and all of the chairs have been put up on tables to keep customers from lingering in the store.
To-go orders sit ready in the empty Vine Bistro restaurant in downtown Montrose on Tuesday afternoon .
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