Older professional workers with honed skills describe an unexpectedly tough time trying to find new employment.

Inflation in the metro area is running hotter than the U.S. average with higher gasoline, clothing and produce costs the main drivers.

The Asian-focused store is at 1150 S. Ironton St.

The 123,000-square-foot store, 21900 E. 56th Ave., is expected to open in late 2027 and will create 250 jobs.

The grocer says no other store closures are planned.

Douglas, Larimer, Denver and Adams counties are seeing some of the largest declines in sales over the past year, according to the Colorado Association of Realtors.

X Denver, barely five years old, now has a babysitter.

Douglas County Judge Victoria Klingensmith declined to issue an injunction against Furst Class Pets, which opened in May.