More Coloradans filed for state unemployment aid last week than at any point since May as the COVID-19 pandemic’s third wave continues sends shockwaves through hospitals and the economy. The U.S. Department of Labor reported on Wednesday that 15,528 people opened initial unemployment claims in Colorado last week. That’s a 69.3% increase over the 9,171 people the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment said filed for regular unemployment support the week ending Nov.