Jefferson County is set to launch the Westracks Shuttle Pilot Program, a seasonal transit service aimed at enhancing access to outdoor recreation and cultural sites in the central foothills west of Denver. This initiative is part of a collaboration with several organizations, including Aramark, the Colorado Department of Transportation, and the City and County of…more
Tracy Dorland, Superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools, announced her resignation effective July 5, 2026, to pursue a new opportunity. Dorland, who has been with the district for five years, expressed pride in the progress made during her tenure, particularly in student achievement and academic growth. In her statement, Dorland highlighted the district’s advancements, including improved…more
Honeywell announced today that Quantinuum, a quantum computing company based in Jeffco (and subsidiary of Honeywell), has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its Class A common stock. The specific number of shares and price range have yet to be established.…more
The Colorado School of Mines has announced the launch of a $7 million national research center aimed at evaluating technologies for the destruction of PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever” chemicals, which pose significant environmental challenges globally in water and soil. This initiative addresses the urgent need for effective remediation strategies for these enduring pollutants.…more
PharmaJet, based in Golden, has announced that its needle-free injection system will be used to deliver approximately 1.4 million doses of polio vaccine in Nigeria. This initiative is part of a campaign targeting children under five in the Sokoto region, as the country continues to battle outbreaks of vaccine-derived poliovirus. The deployment in Nigeria follows…more
Golden-based Lunar Outpost has secured $30 million in a Series B funding round to enhance the production and deployment of its robotic systems designed for space exploration. The funding was led by several investors, including Reliable Equity, and will accelerate the development of the company’s advanced robotics and mobility platforms, crucial for establishing a permanent…more
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) has signed memorandums of understanding with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Utah to enhance the United States’ critical minerals capacity. This collaboration aims to bolster the nation’s energy and material supply chains through innovation, commercialization, and skilled workforce development. NLR Director Jud Virden said,…more
Sanborn, through its Lakewood-based subsidiary EDCON-PRJ, is expanding its geothermal surveying operations to meet increased demand for subsurface data in the western United States. The company has completed three aeromagnetic surveys in the past two months and has additional projects underway to assist developers, researchers, and public agencies in evaluating geothermal resources. Nathan Campbell, Geophysicist…more
Jeffco-based Quantinuum and BMW Group have announced an expansion of their collaboration into a multi-year partnership aimed at enhancing future mobility through quantum computing applications in advanced materials science. Since their initial joint research began in 2021, the companies have focused on addressing complex challenges in industrial chemistry to support sustainable mobility advancements. Their efforts…more
Catamount Constructors has appointed Victor Huerta as Project Executive to enhance its national industrial market sector team. With over 20 years of construction experience, Huerta will focus on project execution and client relationships within Catamount’s expanding industrial portfolio across the country. Before joining Catamount, Huerta served as Project Executive at OHT Partners and held leadership…more
Crocs, Inc. announced better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of 2026, prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook. The report highlighted the strong performance of both the Crocs and HEYDUDE brands, particularly in direct-to-consumer sales. Enterprise revenue for the quarter exceeded $900 million, despite a slight decline in overall revenues compared to the…more
Sterling, VA – April 21, 2026 – EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has announced the completion of two financial transactions totaling $1.5 billion. This financing will support the construction of two hyperscale data centers in Northern Virginia, named AS01 and AS02, which are fully leased to a single tenant. Located in Sterling, Virginia, the data centers are…more