Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

Adams County Awards $35 Million in Grants to Local Community Organizations

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Posted on: April 27, 2022

On Tuesday, April 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution awarding $35 million in grants to local organizations, nonprofits, school and fire districts, and businesses. The funding for the grants was provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The county received more than 200 applications totaling more than $163 million in requests. A total of 102 grant applications were funded, representing 70 entities, with 13 organizations receiving two or more grants. Grants range from $1,000 to $1.8 million. The grants must be used for COVID-19 response and recovery efforts in the Adams County community.

“Supporting these organizations is essential in helping those hit hardest recover from the effects of COVID-19,” said Lynn Baca, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. “We are thankful to these organizations who will use this funding to provide services to our residents, whether that’s hosting additional vaccination clinics in underserved communities or reestablishing a small business to provide needed services within the community.”

To learn more about the ARPA grant awards and recipients, visit adamscountycovid19.org.

 

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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.  

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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.