Colorado School of Mines in Golden has been awarded $67 million from the U.S. Department of Energy, alongside Texas-based ElementUSA, to help build a rare-earth processing plant in Gramercy, Louisiana. While the facility itself will be built out of state, the announcement is still significant for Jefferson County because Mines will lead major research, validation…more
Jeffco-based Quantinuum has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Electric to form a strategic partnership focused on advancing quantum computing applications for industrial engineering and design. This collaboration aims to explore various industrial use cases and develop next-generation engineering workflows through the use of quantum technology. Under the agreement, the two companies…more
Pioneer Energy, an oilfield technology company based in Lakewood, has announced its involvement in the deployment of field gas conditioning equipment for frac jobs using Rolfson Oil’s Tri-Fueling approach. This initiative aims to reduce fuel costs in the hydraulic fracturing industry by incorporating field gas as an alternative energy source. The company will provide mechanical…more
Lakewood-based Computronix (CX) has been selected by the State of Louisiana to implement a new system for managing gaming regulation, licensing, and compliance. This decision, announced by the Louisiana Office of Technology Services (OTS), follows a competitive procurement process. The new system, powered by the POSSE platform, aims to modernize Louisiana’s gaming regulatory framework by…more
Quantinuum, a quantum computing company headquartered in Broomfield, said it is expanding its partnership with IBM in a move aimed at giving customers broader access to advanced computing tools and expertise. For Jefferson County’s business community, the announcement matters because it highlights continued growth and outside investment tied to one of the region’s high-tech employers,…more
Aclarion, a Jeffco-based healthcare technology company, has issued a statement regarding Echo Lake Capital’s proposal to acquire the company for $4.00 per share in cash and contingent value rights. Aclarion’s Board of Directors is committed to acting in the best interests of the company and its shareholders, and will carefully evaluate the proposal. The Board…more
Quantum timing firm Xairos is gaining recognition as it showcases its technology at various international conferences over the past year. The Arvada-based company, focused on quantum time transfer, is transitioning its research from the lab to practical applications, signaling a readiness in the market for its innovations. Xairos presented key findings at notable conferences, including…more
A residential property located at 16958 Long Winding Rd in Morrison was sold on May 28, 2026, for $3,632,346. The single-family home has a square footage of 3,438. In recent months, there have been 27 other sales of similar properties in Morrison, with an average sale price of $1,186,190. These properties averaged 2,586 square feet…more
LITTLETON, 2026-05-28 – A single-family home at 7171 S Wright Way in Littleton has sold for $1,161,694. The property spans 2,503 square feet. In recent months, there were 90 other single-family home sales in Littleton, with an average sale price of $1,121,657 and an average building size of 2,636 square feet, resulting in an average…more
SHF Holdings, Inc., known as Safe Harbor, announced the appointments of Tyler Klimas and Sean Tonner to its Board of Directors, expanding the board from five to six members. The changes took effect on April 22, 2026. Klimas will hold positions on the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, serving as…more
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Rodriguez Construction Org. have launched a trail rehabilitation project along Interstate 70 in Jefferson County. This initiative focuses on restoring and improving the Geological Hogback point of interest trails next to I-70 at Mile Point 259.21. The project aims to enhance public access, safety, and long-term durability of…more
A residential property located at 68 Deerwood Drive in Littleton was sold on May 27, 2026, for $1,835,000. The single-family home features a building size of 3,315 square feet. In recent months, there were 101 other sales of similar properties in Littleton, with an average sale price of $1,080,471. These homes had an average building…more