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Colorado individual health insurance premiums to rise 10% in 2027; Grand Junction area faces 15.5% increase

Colorado individual market health insurance premiums will rise about 10% in 2027, with Grand Junction facing a 15.5% increase. A new state subsidy will limit premium hikes for financially assisted customers to about $20 a month. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1.

October 1, 2026•by Eric Stone

RTD board chair Patrick O’Keefe postpones meeting on proposed 20% service cuts over framing concerns

RTD Board Chair Patrick O’Keefe postponed a Tuesday meeting where staff planned to introduce conceptual service cuts built around a 20% service reduction, saying he was concerned the district had made that scenario the only framework for discussion.

October 1, 2026•by Jenny Anderson