Colorado bankruptcy filings climb 20% in February

DENVER — Colorado bankruptcy filings increased 20% in February, continuing a pattern of steady increases from recent years.

The state recorded 491 bankruptcy filings during the month, compared with 409 for the same period a year ago. Individual filings totaled 476, up from 399 in February 2024. Business filings totaled 15, up from 10 the prior year.

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.

February filings increased in Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties.

• Boulder County recorded 19 bankruptcy filings in February, up 19% from 16 the prior year. Boulder County recorded 20 bankruptcy filings in January 2025. Year-to-date filings total 39, up 22% from 32 for the same period last year.
• The City and County of Broomfield recorded 7 bankruptcy filings in February, up 40% from five the prior year. Broomfield recorded 13 bankruptcy filings in January 2025. Year-to-date filings total 20, up 82% from 11 for the same period last year.
• Larimer County filings totaled 33 in February, up 57% from 21 the prior year. Larimer recorded 40 bankruptcy filings in January 2025. Year-to-date filings total 73, up 74% from 42 for the same period last year.
• Weld County bankruptcy filings totaled 44 in February, up 52% from 29 a year ago. Weld recorded 51 bankruptcy filings in January 2025. Year-to-date filings total 95, up 38% from 69 for the same period last year.

February filings included:

• Collective Speakers LLC of Windsor, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Feb. 14, listing assets of $25,000 and liabilities of $1,956,440. Case No. 25-10783-KHT.
• Longmont Bakehouse LLC of Longmont, which filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Feb. 21, listing assets of $9,344 and liabilities of $71,210. Case No. 25-10900-KHT.
• Power to Build Real Estate LLC of Gill, which filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Feb. 12, listing assets of zero to $50,000 and liabilities of $1,000,001 to $10 million. Case No. 25-10737-TBM.
• Smith Environmental and Engineering Inc. of Dacono, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Feb. 28, listing assets of $1,486,401 and liabilities of $2,975,603. Case No. 25-11042-MER.

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