Colorado bankruptcy filings climb 13% in November

DENVER — Colorado bankruptcy filings climbed 13% in November compared with the same period a year ago, continuing a year-long pattern of increases.

November filings increased in Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties but were down in Broomfield County. That’s according to a BizWest analysis of U.S. Bankruptcy Court data. Numbers cited include all new filings, including open, closed and dismissed cases.

Colorado recorded 496 bankruptcy filings in November, compared with 438 in  November 2022. Colorado recorded 594 bankruptcy filings in October.

Year-to-date filings increased 18% statewide, to 5,554 from 4,693 through November 2022. Individual bankruptcies increased 18% year-to-date, while business filings increased 36%.

Among…