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Colorado Curated Story - USS Colorado
Posted on: March 27, 2024

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

To honor and preserve these donated items, Adams County partnered with History Colorado to document and catalog the historic artifacts into its permanent collection. In an effort to turn the donated items into a resource for the community and to expand the impact statewide, the organizations decided to turn items from this collection into Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado.

Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado tells the story of the battleship (BB-45) through the vessel, crew, and journey. Items include the original name plaque from the ship, a fragment from a Japanese Kamikaze plane that attacked the USS Colorado during WWII, and several artifacts that belonged to Elton Clem, the resident cobbler aboard the ship.

“Working with History Colorado to preserve the stories and pieces of history so close to the hearts of our residents gives them the respect and kind of care they deserve,” said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. “We are especially grateful we can expand the reach of this project through the curatorial expertise of History Colorado to create a community resource.”

"As a veteran myself, it's deeply meaningful to ensure the stories and artifacts of our brave servicemen aboard the USS Colorado are honored and preserved for future generations,” said Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco. “Partnering with History Colorado allows us to pay tribute to their sacrifices while fostering a sense of community pride and remembrance."

Colorado Curated Stories is a series of Community Lending Resources created by History Colorado’s Curatorial Services and Collections Access Department.

"The military history team at History Colorado is grateful to have formed this partnership with Adams County and to have participated in creating this tribute to the brave servicemen who served aboard the USS Colorado,” said Sydney Mauck, Anschutz Military Collections Specialist for History Colorado. “This very special project has given us the chance to dive into the history of the ship that shares our state's namesake while also honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country.”

The Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado will be on display at the Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Administration Building at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton through August 2024.

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Recycling in Adams County is Easier This Earth Day

Residents can celebrate Earth Day by signing up for recycling at their homes, a service now available in all parts of unincorporated Adams County.

In February, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved an ordinance that requires all trash collection providers operating in unincorporated Adams County to offer curbside recycling services to their residential and commercial customers. The ordinance does not mandate what trash providers can charge for recycling services paid by the resident or business.

Posted on: April 11, 2024

Adams County Announces Concert Lineup for the 120th Anniversary of the Fair

Nate Smith, with special guest Kassi Ashton, will kick off the Adams County Fair with a concert on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m., in the United Power Grandstand. This free concert is sponsored by Your Front Range Toyota Stores.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, ERNEST, with special guest Jon Langston, will perform on the United Power Grandstand at 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at 6 p.m. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night, and $4 from each ticket sold will benefit Adams County 4-H. The evening is sponsored by Brannan Aggregates.

Colorado Curated Story - USS Colorado
Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.

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Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.