Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Posted on: June 27, 2024
Fifty-seven Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 26, 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.
“These students have all earned this honor through sheer hard work, dedication, and overcoming challenges,” said Emma Pinter, Board of County Commissioners Chair. “Now their mission is clear: Go to college, study hard, and then pay it forward by giving back to their community and ensuring this scholarship continues to be available for future students.”
The scholarships were funded with the voter-approved three percent sales tax on retail marijuana sales in the county. In addition, the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative matched the sales tax funds to increase the scholarship pool. First-generation and low-income high school seniors were among those eligible to apply for one of the scholarships.
The Board of Commissioners identified Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC) as the fiscal agent for the Adams County Scholarship Fund. ACEC works directly with county school districts or school district foundations. Those include Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams 14 Education Foundation, School District 27J Education Foundation, Mapleton District 1 Education Foundation, Westminster District 50 Education Foundation, Strasburg School District 31J, and Bennett School District 29J.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools – 22 scholarships of $22,422.13 each
Bibi Naeima Ahmadi, Samim Akbari, Farid Amami, Brayan Arias, Jaren Barco, Peniel Ditu, Kaya Duran, Olivia Gallagher, Meline Guizar Jimenez, Chasity Hagerman, Samiullah Hamidi, Angel Hendricks, Khudija Khamosh, Mateo Martinez, Mya Mascarenas, Melissa Mijares Sanchez, Alyssa Moulin, Asma Noor Zai, Ashley Rodriguez Castillo, Paulina Ruiz Palma, Isaac Sotelo, Abdul Wajid
Adams County School District 14 – eight scholarships of $14,375 each
Leonela Arreola Ramirez, Ricardo Hernandez, Arianna Hernandez-Soria, Justice Malia Martinez, Eduardo Quintana Rodriguez, Josue Rascon Felix, Jaqueline Rojas Rivera, Mimi Yen Noraseng
Mapleton Public Schools – ten scholarships of $12,000.20 each
Denise Arroyo Rojas, Milton Samuel Cortez Morales, Kacey Culley, Alliton Flores Sanchez, Nichols Garcia, Jashinna Lamas, Jace Lamorie, Layla Lopez, Ruby Trejo, Braulio Uribe
27J Schools – eight scholarships of $18,935 each
Abraham Ambriz, Linda Briggite Chacon Montes, Katherine Egarton, Eden Kartchner, Michael Lee Medina, Ricky Enrique Pinedo, Julio Prieto, Arina Sadeq
Strasburg School District 31J – one scholarship of $20,838
Colton Hall
Westminster Public Schools – eight scholarships of $17,776 each
Ashley Gardea Ochoa, Hunter Goll, Jesse Hernandez Mendoza, Stacey Lor, Anahi Luna, Alondra Mendoza Hinojos, Jaiden Miller, Mariana Patino
Posted on: July 29, 2024
Adams County Human Services Center Achieves Remarkable Reduction in Unfilled Positions
Adams County Human Services Center achieves remarkable reduction in unfilled positions
The Adams County Human Services Department is proud to announce a significant achievement in reducing its employee vacancy rate to an impressive 5.8%, far below the national average of 15% for the Human Services field. This remarkable reduction from a 25% vacancy rate five years ago and 20% as recently as January 2023 highlights the department’s dedication to creating a supportive and effective work environment.
Posted on: July 16, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Slain Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore
Comperatore lost his life protecting his family at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Posted on: July 15, 2024
Adams County Fair Schedule: July 31–Aug. 4
We’re two weeks out from the Adams County Fair! Don’t miss out on a variety of great activities for all ages July 31-Aug. 4 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.
United Power Grandstand Events
Wednesday, July 31
Posted on: July 9, 2024
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $21 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, July 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded more than $21 million in open space grants for 24 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: June 27, 2024
Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Fifty-seven Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 26, 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.
Posted on: June 20, 2024
Adams County Launches Comprehensive Survey to Enhance Community Engagement and Service Delivery
Adams County Launches Comprehensive Survey to Enhance Community Engagement and Service Delivery
Adams County, in its ongoing commitment to serve the community with integrity and innovation, has embarked on a strategic partnership with Walker, a leading experience management consulting firm, to conduct a quality-of-life survey aimed at gathering actionable feedback from stakeholders and residents.
Posted on: June 11, 2024
Singer Thomas Mac Returns to Annual Stars & Stripes Event
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 3. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer Thomas Mac, food, activities, and a spectacular fireworks display to honor America's independence.
"As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on the freedoms and values that unite us as a community," said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. "It's a time to honor our history and enjoy the spirit of togetherness that this holiday brings."
Posted on: May 20, 2024
Adams County Public Works Team Awarded Colorado Energy Office Community Accelerated Mobility Grant
The Adams County Public Works team is excited to announce they have been awarded the Colorado Energy Office Community Accelerated Mobility Grant. This prestigious grant, totaling $75,000, will be matched with $25,000 from the county, bringing the total project budget to $100,000. This funding will support our initiative to enhance short-trip solutions in Adams County.
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Colorado Air and Space Port Adds New Deicing Equipment for More Effective Winter Weather Servicing
Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP), which is owned and operated by Adams County, has added additional deicing capabilities to its services with the new arrival of Polar Aircraft Deicer’s Arctic Fox. CASP employees will complete a comprehensive training and certification program on aircraft deicing and follow strict protocol to operate the new equipment.
Posted on: May 15, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Peace Officers Memorial Day
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in honor of the law enforcement and peace officers who died in the line of duty, as directed by President Biden.
President Biden’s proclamation reads:
