Air Quality Concerns from EVRAZ Recycling Fire
Posted on: July 11, 2018
Statement from Dr. Larry Wolk, chief medical officer and executive director, at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, regarding the recycling plant fire:
“The plume and fumes from a fire like this would be harmful if directly breathed. If fires with noxious and potentially toxic fumes burned longer term, there would be more concern, similar to longer term emissions like we experience on high ozone days. We have stationary monitors in the area to alert us to longer term issues which would necessitate health warnings but as expected, nothing was triggered given the relatively short duration of this particular fire. Therefore, it's possible that folks in direct proximity to the smoke plume may have experienced short term respiratory irritation but there is little concern for long term health effects based on the information that we have right now.”
If you are experiencing health issues or have further quesitons, please call COHELP at 1.877.462.2911 or 303.389.1687.
Posted on: October 26, 2021
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Yuma Firefighter Darcy Stallings
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in honor of Yuma Fire Department Firefighter Darcy Stallings, who passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Funeral services for Firefighter Stallings will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Yuma.
Posted on: October 26, 2021
Board Approves 2022 Holiday Schedule
The Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 2021-573 Establishing Holidays for 2022. The county will observe 12 holiday closures and employees will have an additional Floating Holiday.
Posted on: October 22, 2021
Adams County and Denver Botanic Gardens Sign Letter of Intent
Adams County and Denver Botanic Gardens (the Gardens) signed a non-binding letter of intent today to establish a formal partnership to work together to develop an expansion of Denver Botanic Gardens management and programming in Adams County. The Gardens is a Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier I organization.
Posted on: October 20, 2021
Federal Boulevard Study Recommendations Available for Public Feedback
Online meeting active now through November 8
ADAMS COUNTY, CO – October 20, 2021 – An interactive online meeting is now available, presenting safety, mobility, and accessibility recommendations and improvements along Federal Boulevard from West 52nd Avenue to West 120th Avenue. Community members are encouraged to visit the on-demand, online meeting and provide feedback.
Posted on: October 19, 2021
Board of Commissioners to Withdraw from Tri-County Health Department
The Adams County Board of Commissioners intends to bring forward a resolution at the Tuesday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m., public hearing to provide notice of Adams County’s decision to leave Tri-County Health Department (TCHD).
Per its legal obligation, Adams County will remain a part of TCHD through December 2022. Starting January 2023, Adams County will have its own health department structure in place. There will be no disruption of services to Adams County residents during this transition.
Posted on: October 19, 2021
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor General Colin Powell
DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties in honor of the life and legacy of General Colin Powell, immediately until sunset on Friday, October 22. Currently, flags are at half-staff to honor former Colorado Secretary of State Natalie Meyer.
Posted on: October 18, 2021
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Secretary of State Natalie Meyer
DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties, from sunrise through sunset on Monday, Oct. 18, to honor the life of Natalie Meyer, former Colorado Secretary of State. Meyer served as Secretary of State from 1983 until 1995. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, Oct. 18, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Colorado.
Posted on: October 1, 2021
Floodplain Management Program Receives Upgraded Rating Resulting in Discounted Insurance Rates for Residents
As a result of the five-year verification and review cycle through the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2020, the Adams County Floodplain Management program was upgraded from a Class 9 rating to Class 8, allowing residents and businesses to receive a 10% discount on flood insurance.
Posted on: September 30, 2021
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Passing of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley
DENVER- Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in honor of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, who passed away on September 20, 2021. The Colorado Department of Public Safety is holding a memorial service for Technician Billingsley on September 30, 2021, at 11 am, at the Denver First Church, 3800 E Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113.
Posted on: September 29, 2021
Lenore “Angel” Williams Named Adams County Employee of All Seasons
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Lenore “Angel” Williams as Adams County’s Employee of All Seasons at the annual Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
