Posted on: April 30, 2019
Aaron Watson with special guest Ned LeDoux will perform hits from their most recent albums at the Adams County Fair, United Power Grandstand, on Thursday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR). This event is presented by the Colorado Lottery.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3, at 9 a.m. Purchase your tickets online at adamscountyfair.com or in person at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Tickets for the concert start at $14 or enjoy both PBR, 5 p.m., and the concert for $24. VIP tickets are available for $74 and include food and beverages, corral-side access for PBR, and access to the Jack Daniels VIP area all night. As part of 4-H appreciation night, $4 from each ticket will benefit Adams County 4-H.
Named as one of country music’s biggest DIY success stories by Forbes, Aaron Watson is the Texas-born talent behind the Billboard Top County Albums chart No. 1 “The Underdog” and Top County Albums chart No. 2 “Vaquero.” Notable hits for Watson include “Kiss That Girl Goodbye,” “Outta Style,” and “Run Wild Horses.” Known for his strong connection to his fans, Aaron Watson has a large, dedicated following. Fans can look forward to a new album, "Red Bandana" featuring "Kiss That Girl Goodbye," among 19 other tracks, coming out June 21.
Ned LeDoux is carrying on the tradition of his famed father, Chris LeDoux, by singing Chris’s songs and adding his own style to them in tribute. Ned’s popular single “Forever A Cowboy” was co-written with his father, and Ned has many unfinished songs by Chris he looks to for inspiration for his own originals.
For more information about the 2019 Adams County Fair, please visit adamscountyfair.com.
Posted on: September 29, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Colorado Springs Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin Sandoval
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on the day of the funeral, in honor of Christine Guerin Sandoval, a Colorado Springs community parole officer lost yesterday.
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Adams County's Inaugural Festival Latino Offers a Day of Color, Culture, and Celebration at Riverdale Regional Park
Celebrate the rich culture and vibrancy of Latino heritage at the inaugural Adams County Festival Latino on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable celebration of Latino culture with live music, art, food, and more!
Posted on: September 13, 2023
Dale Snyder Named Adams County Employee of All Seasons
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Dale Snyder as Adams County Employee of All Seasons at the county’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Posted on: September 11, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor 9/11 Anniversary
Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, September 11, 2023, from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.
President Biden issued A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023, and ordered flags lowered to half-staff. The full text is below:
Posted on: September 7, 2023
Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.
West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.
Posted on: August 17, 2023
Deputy County Manager Chris Kline Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Chris Kline, Deputy County Manager of Adams County, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Kline is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program, and the third credentialed leader currently serving within Adams County government.
Posted on: August 16, 2023
Adams County Celebrates Grand Opening of Fleet and Public Works Buildings with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Adams County officially opened its new Fleet and Public Works buildings today with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by county officials and employees, representatives from the City of Commerce City, contractors, architects, and artist Andy Dufford, whose piece of public art is displayed at the complex.
Posted on: August 15, 2023
Anythink and Adams County Announce Kerrie Joy as Inaugural Poet Laureate
Part of Sincerely, a celebration of poetry in Adams County
Posted on: August 9, 2023
Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance
After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Adams County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2023
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus within the county this year. Additionally, West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes within the county.
West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. In Colorado, most human cases are reported in August and September. In 2021, Colorado had 175 reported human cases of West Nile virus, including 11 deaths.
