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Adams County Partner Dawn Aerospace Wins Contract with Blue Canyon Technologies

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Microsat Spacecraft
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Dawn Aerospace, a Netherlands-, New Zealand-and U.S.-based space transportation company, has been selected by Blue Canyon Technologies to provide turnkey chemical propulsion systems for the X-SAT Saturn satellite bus. Dawn Aerospace is an Adams County partner with Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP). Adams County and Dawn signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June 2021 detailing the partnership, and representatives from Dawn visited CASP in April. By partnering with CASP and establishing a base in Adams County, Dawn’s contract with Blue Canyon will be a boost to the Colorado and United States aerospace market.

For more information on Dawn’s new contact with Blue Canyon, visit their website at dawnaerospace.com.

 

Posted on: March 12, 2021

Xcel Energy and United Power Preparing for Heavy Snow

Xcel Energy

With the potential of 2-3 feet of precipitation and wet, heavy snow this weekend, Xcel Energy is preparing to increase the number of employees and contractors they can call on to quickly and safely repair any damage that may be caused by heavy snow.
Posted on: March 9, 2021

Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco Appointed to Colorado Aeronautical Board

Governor Jared Polis recently announced the appointment of Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB), through Dec. 19, 2022.

The CAB assesses the state's aviation needs and makes recommendations to the Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Department of Transportation. Tedesco will serve as a representative of a local government that operates airports on the eastern slope.
Posted on: March 5, 2021

Courtney Cox Selected to Serve on IAFE Ambassador Team

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) announced the launch of the first IAFE Ambassador Team. Kady Porterfield (Kittitas County Fair, WA), Lonna Breshears (Western Idaho Fair), and our own Courtney Cox were selected to serve on the team after a competitive selection process.

Posted on: March 3, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall - March 4

Join Tri-County Health Department tomorrow, March 4, 6 p.m., for a multi-language COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall. Hear from our public health professionals and community leaders, including Adams County Commissioner Eva J. Henry, to answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions. This town hall will be available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
Posted on: March 1, 2021

“I Voted” Sticker Design Contest for Adams County Students

The Adams County Elections Department is hosting a second “I Voted” sticker design contest for Adams County students. The first design contest drew nearly 50 entries from students ranging from kindergarten to college level, and four stickers were chosen as winners and featured in the 2019 and 2020 elections.

In addition, a new Spanish category has been introduced this year. The winning design of this category will be available at in-person voting locations throughout the 2021 and 2022 elections.
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Large-scale Vaccination Clinic to Open at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park

Governor Jared Polis announced today a large-scale vaccination clinic will open at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City in the coming weeks. The site will eventually ramp up to administer 5,000 to 6,000 vaccinations daily, as supply allows. Ball Arena in Denver will also have a vaccination clinic in the coming weeks. To learn more about current and future phases of eligibility, visit the CDPHE website.