Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day

Due to severe weather and heavy rain, numerous roadways in Adams County are closed due to flooding and road damage. These roadways are unsafe and will remain impassable to the public until flood waters recede and necessary repairs are made. 

Riverdale Regional Park welcomes Adams County Pride back to the park on Saturday, June 10. Take pride in who you are and celebrate love, diversity, and equality at the free, family-friendly festival. 

The international event will highlight local efforts to increase the quality of life in every community.

Adams County marks the week of May 8-12, 2023, as the next Economic Development Week. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities.

The Adams County Fair, a summer tradition, will be here before you know it! It’s where families and friends come together for fun, laughter, and fried foods, and this year is no exception!

The Adams County Fair is excited to announce country music star, Jordan Davis, will be headlining the annual concert on Aug. 3, presented by Brannan Aggregates. This chart-topping artist will bring his unique blend of country and pop to the United Power Grandstand, promising an unforgettable night of music, fun, and entertainment. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night; $4 from each ticket will be donated to the Adams County 4-H scholarship program.

Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is a federal initiative that seeks to share information with the public about protecting and improving air quality. This year's theme is "Working Together for Clean Air." The week runs May 1-5, 2023, and each day has a different topic. The themes include:

Adams County Commissioner, Emma Pinter, has been accepted to the prestigious Gates Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. This fellowship is awarded to exceptional individuals who have shown outstanding senior leadership while working in Colorado local or state government, with a commitment to improving their communities.

Call for artists open through May 14, 2023

During its inaugural year, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is centering and celebrating cultures in health to advance the health and well-being of individuals who live, work, and play in Adams County. As part of National Public Health Week (April 3-9), ACHD is spotlighting its multi-pronged and community-driven approach to increasing access to safe, affordable, and culturally relevant food for all residents.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 31, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Nashville, TN, as proclaimed by President Biden.  

In the proclamation, the President states: