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Colorado Grocery Prices Surge 25%, Families Struggle

11/26/2025

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Story summary

Grocery prices in Colorado rose 25% over five years, while wage growth stagnated, leading to budgets for families such as Joseph Macias.
One-third of Colorado households rely on credit cards for groceries, signaling ongoing financial distress.
Rural stores like Stop n’ Shop in Limon face similar challenges, with many customers using federal assistance.
Economist Tatiana Bailey attributes these issues to factors, including federal policies, impacting both consumers and small businesses.

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Story summary

Grocery prices in Colorado rose 25% over five years, while wage growth stagnated, leading to budgets for families such as Joseph Macias.
One-third of Colorado households rely on credit cards for groceries, signaling ongoing financial distress.
Rural stores like Stop n’ Shop in Limon face similar challenges, with many customers using federal assistance.
Economist Tatiana Bailey attributes these issues to factors, including federal policies, impacting both consumers and small businesses.