Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

News

  • 2019 Adams County Fair Grand Marshal

    Chloe Weidenbach (née Plass), the first Adams County Fair Queen, will serve as the Grand Marshal at the 2019 Adams County Fair July 31 – Aug. 4. Weidenbach was crowned the Adams County Fair Queen in 1950 at the age of 16. Since then, she has been an advocate for the Adams County Fair royalty program and all the young women who continue to pass the torch.

  • Suncor to Conduct Live Fire & Fire Extinguisher Training

    Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, July 11, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.

    In addition, Suncor will conduct fire extinguisher training on Friday, July 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

  • Fill A Backpack Drive to Benefit A Precious Child

    Adams County has partnered with the nonprofit organization, A Precious Child, on its Fill A Backpack program. The Fill A Backpack program ensures underprivileged children get to start the first day of school feeling confident and prepared to succeed academically.

  • Gummball 5K Run & Walk

    The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Adams County Foundation are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Gummball 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, 9 a.m. at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. The Gummball 5k will be run in honor of our fallen brother, Deputy Heath Gumm who paid the ultimate sacrifice on January 24, 2018. Register now.

  • CDOT News: Full Closures Coming on North I-25 Express Lanes Project

    Summer work is ramping up on the I-25 North Express Lanes project. Beginning in July, crews will be performing overhead sign installation and beginning paving operations, which will require major impacts to the highway.

    Beginning Tuesday, July 16, motorists can expect nine nights of full closures on I-25 in various locations between 104th Avenue and E-470/NW Parkway. Detour routes will be in place and motorists will detour around the full closure using Huron Street to the west and Washington Street to the east.

  • Children and Family Services Awarded Seals of Recognition

    The Adams County Children and Family Services Division, under the Human Services Department, was awarded two seals from the Human Rights Campaign. These are the You Are Welcome Here seal, which certifies the division as an LGBTQ welcoming and affirming agency, and the Recognized Innovator in Supporting and Serving LGBTQ Youth & Families seal, the highest level of recognition available in 2019.

  • New Medical Assistant Apprentice Program

    Adams County Workforce & Business Center is pleased to support the partnership with Arapahoe Community College and HealthONE in announcing a NEW 12-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program starting September 2019.  If you’ve always wanted to explore working in healthcare – plan to attend one of the information sessions to learn how becoming a medical assistant can transform your career outlook.

  • Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training

    Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, June 27, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.

  • Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Colorado Legislator Tilman Bishop

    DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, to honor former Colorado legislator Tilman Bishop. Bishop served 28 years in the Colorado legislature.  Bishop passed on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in Grand Junction. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.