DENVER — As we come out of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, so much focus has been on federal workers. Rightfully so, but now new jobs data from outplacement firm Challenger is showing workers could be laid off at an alarming rate across the country.

Announced jobs cuts for October ballooned 183% from September, according to Challenger.

It was the highest number of announced layoffs for any October in the last 22 years, and it makes this year the worst for layoffs nationwide since 2009.

What is perhaps most interesting is Colorado seems to be faring much better.

“[The economy] like a giant ship at sea,” Colorado financial adviser Bruce Allen. “It takes a while for that to turn around. And while the steps are already starting to happen- we’re seeing lower inter

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