Thursday July 9, 2009

Jobless claims fell for the first time since January this week—and the current nationwide unemployment rate of 9.5 percent could be dropping soon—
It will probably take at least six months before that happens—and only if economic stimulus plans succeed.   In Colorado the rate of unemployment is about 7.5 percent right now—-           tough economy—but great opportunity for the investor—buy a home if you can now in the roaring fork valley:  there’s more inventory than ever before ….and prices have dropped.
Culix Tarsalis:  the only species of mosquito that carries the dreaded West Nile Virus—-will be making its appearance soon in the Roaring Fork Valley=—it’s been more than three years since the insect was discovered near Woody Creek—-higher elevations possible now for the Culix to survive because of warmer overall temperatures.
The rates for riding the bus will be discussed this afternoon at Carbondale town hall as RFTA chiefs determine how they’ll raise the rates to ride —increases are expected to go up by about 20 percent for the bus rides—some routes may be cut as well———-Vail is also increasing its charges to ride its public bus system.