Posted on: January 7, 2019
Adams County’s Public Works Department is holding an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) public outreach progress meeting on Friday, Jan. 18, 3-4 p.m., at the Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St., Westminster. The county will provide progress updates on the ADA Transition Plan Program as well as highlight several projects in the county.
“Adams County wants to ensure that progress is being made in the county-adopted ADA Transition Plan and report these successful projects to our residents while also providing the public an opportunity to share their feedback on the plan,” said Mark Moskowitz, Public Works Special Projects Coordinator.
Persons who would like to request an accommodation because of a special need or condition should contact Russell Nelson, PE, at 720.523.6996 or [email protected] as soon as possible, but no later than five working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate accommodations can be made. If you are unable to attend but wish to send feedback, please also contact Russell Nelson.
For more information, visit adcogov.org/adaplan.
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.
