Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

Adams County Certified Businesses under the 5 Star Program Can Now Operate at Level Blue

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Posted on: March 3, 2021

Colorado has officially met the statewide goal of vaccinating 70% of all Coloradans aged 70 plus. Meeting this goal means certified businesses currently operating at Level Yellow allowances under the 5 Star Program can now operate with Level Blue allowances.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) requires the Adams County Board of Commissioners approve certified businesses to operate in Level Blue, which the commissioners unanimously support. The county has already reached out and informed all certified businesses of this change and will work with each business to transition to the new operating capacities.

“We are thrilled the State has met the 70% vaccinations in the 70-plus population, for a variety of reasons,” said Eva J. Henry, Adams County Commissioner and Board Chair. “Getting more people vaccinated allows us to more quickly return to some sense of normalcy, and, in this case, allows our certified businesses to have less restrictions and open their doors to more patrons.”

Below are a few key allowances under Level Blue:

  • Restaurants can now have indoor capacity up to 50% or 175 people
  • Last call on premises is now midnight
  • Offices may return to 50% in-person staff capacity
  • Gyms/fitness centers can now have indoor capacity up to 50% or 175 people
  • Indoor seated/unseated events can now have capacity up to 50% or 175 people

“So many of our small businesses have been struggling for so long and under this new level they will be able to increase indoor capacity and ultimately increase revenue and start getting back to a better place,” said Raymond H. Gonzales, County Manager. “We are on the verge of returning to normal operations, and we’re so close, but we need everyone to remain diligent, do your part, and get the vaccination when it’s your turn.”

Businesses awarded certification under the 5 Star Program are required to follow CDPHE’s regulations, submit a safety plan and outbreak mitigation plan, and pass an onsite inspection of their safety protocols. Maintenance of 5 Star certification requires businesses to remain in compliance with their safety plan and have no verified safety complaints from customers or the public.

To find out more about the restrictions and allowances under Level Blue, visit the State’s website.

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.

Posted on: August 1, 2023

Adams County Enhances Emergency Management Efforts Through Collaborative Transition

Adams County is proud to announce a significant transition in its emergency management efforts, which will further strengthen public safety measures and reinforce the county's commitment to safeguarding its residents and visitors. After thorough consideration and in-depth collaborative discussions between the Adams County Manager's Office and the Adams County Sheriff's Office, it has been decided to shift the oversight of the Emergency Management Office from the Community Safety & Well-Being Department to the Sheriff's Office.

Open Space Awards
Posted on: June 27, 2023

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $9 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, June 27, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $9 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

Group photo of 2023 Adams County Scholarship Fund winners
Posted on: June 8, 2023

Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships

Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 7, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, making this the eighth group of recipients.

Thomas Mac
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Annual Stars & Stripes Event to Feature Singer Thomas Mac

The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for the third of July celebration. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer, Thomas Mac, and a festive display of fireworks.

Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music followed by the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.

Posted on: May 31, 2023

I Voted Sticker Design Contest Winners Announced

The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections. The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections.