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Adams County Festival Latino Returns Sunday, Sept. 15

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Festival Latino
Posted on: September 9, 2024

Adams County is proud to announce the return of Festival Latino on Sunday, Sept. 15, noon – 7 p.m., at Riverdale Regional Park. Experience a day filled with vibrant cultural celebrations, including live music, dance performances, art installations, and delicious Latino cuisine. This free, family-friendly event will showcase the rich heritage and diversity of Latino culture in the region.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural festival, this year’s event promises to be even more spectacular. Attendees will be treated to performances by popular local and regional acts, including Proyección MG, Chicano Heat, and Nexos. In addition to the musical entertainment, the festival will feature large-scale sculptural installations, interactive art experiences, and opportunities for reflection from seven world-class visual artists, local and regional to Colorado. 2024 Festival Latino artists are Cal Duran, Sasha Primo, Beto Mojardin, Jerry Jaramillo, Cihuah Collective, Sammiotzi, and Markus Puskar. The artists each explore cultural expression and heritage through their personal stories and experiences.

“Festival Latino is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the vibrant culture that is so integral to Adams County,” said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. “This year, we’ve expanded our offerings to include more art, more performances, and more opportunities for families to connect and enjoy a day of celebration.”

Commissioner Lynn Baca had an integral role in establishing Festival Latino in 2023 and echoes those sentiments, emphasizing the importance of cultural events in fostering community unity. "We're excited to welcome our residents to Festival Latino again this year,” said Baca. “This festival demonstrates Adams County's commitment to our Hispanic/Latino residents, who make up 42 percent of our population. We are so honored to host this special event and highlight the Latino culture through music, art, food, and entertainment, and to end the day with a fireworks display."

In addition to the artistic and cultural offerings, the festival will also feature a variety of food vendors serving authentic Latino cuisine, ensuring festival-goers can enjoy a true taste of Latino culture. The day will conclude with a fireworks display at sunset, providing a fitting end to a day of celebration.

For more information, visit adcogov.org/festival-latino.

Group Photo
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

Dionne Stroter
Posted on: November 5, 2024

Adams County Appoints Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is proud to announce the appointment of Dionne Stroter as Deputy County Manager. A Colorado native with over 20 years of experience in public administration, Stroter brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for equity and community engagement to her new role.

Consul Mexico Visit
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Adams County Hosts Consul General of Mexico for Collaborative Lunch Meeting with Board of County Commissioners

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners and senior leadership welcomed the appointed Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Ambassador Pavel Melendez-Cruz, at a meet-and-greet lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This meeting fostered an invaluable discussion on deepening partnerships to better serve Adams County’s growing Mexican community and enhance mutual collaboration across economic, social, and cultural initiatives.

Kristin Sullivan
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Adams County Appoints Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager. Sullivan brings 20 years of experience in local government and urban planning, including 11 years of prior service with Adams County, and is set to strengthen the county’s leadership team with her extensive knowledge and expertise.

Posted on: October 14, 2024

Commissioners’ Corner: Looking Back to Move Forward

By Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners

When Adams County puts together our annual community report, teams across our departments pore over a year of successes, statistics, and stories to decide what should be included. We compare each moment side-by-side with our mission and vision and evaluate our accomplishments based on what matters most—the impact they had on the lives of our county’s residents.

Posted on: October 10, 2024

Behavioral Health Employers Need More Workers—Adams County Looking to Make the Connection

What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.

Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.

Posted on: October 3, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Achieves National Airport Designation

Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.

David Fraser
Posted on: September 18, 2024

Adams County Appoints David Fraser as Interim County Manager

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.