Burl Rolett

Burl Rolett was a BusinessDen reporter who covered commercial real estate and the business of sports until 2017. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University. Email him at [email protected].

Oil and gas company retreats into bankruptcy

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As oil firms continue to shut down offices in the Denver market, one is holding onto its space but has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a reported $37 million in debts.

Another oil company dropping out of Denver market

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Two floors in one of Denver’s tallest office towers will likely spill back onto the market when an oil firm shuts down its local presence and lays off 75 workers.

RiNo voters OK higher taxes to fund improvements

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In Tuesday’s election, two special districts were established stretching over 450 acres, which will collect an additional $900,000 in taxes to bankroll improvements in the area.