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Posted on: September 27, 2017

Traffic Alert: Southbound US 85 Access to Westbound I-76 Closed Overnight on Sept. 28, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2

On Thursday, Sept. 28 and two consecutive nights next week (Sunday, Oct. 1 and Monday, Oct. 2), motorists should expect lane and ramp closures on westbound Interstate 76 near US Highway 85 while crews complete asphalt paving and sign panel placement. The southbound US 85 direct access to westbound I-76 will be closed at 104th Avenue from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on all three nights.

Posted on: September 27, 2017

Town Hall Meeting - Bennett

The Adams County Board of Commissioners will host a town hall meeting open to all county residents on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6:30–8 p.m. at Bennett Senior High School, 610 7th St. Engage with the commissioners and county departments and listen to the conversations in your community.

Posted on: September 18, 2017

Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training

NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at clawton@suncor.com.

Posted on: September 13, 2017

Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered for Arvada Firefighter

Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 14, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Arvada Firefighter Lieutenant Jim Schaefer. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.

Posted on: September 11, 2017

New Pete Mirelez Human Services Center Open Today

The new Pete Mirelez Human Services Center at 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234, opened to the public on Monday, Sept. 11. This new 315,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility brings together nearly 800 employees and the more than 500 residents they serve daily.

The following program functions will operate out of the new Human Services Center:

Posted on: September 8, 2017

Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered Monday to Observe Patriot Day, Annual Remembrance of 9/11

Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, Sept. 11 in honor of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. This also is in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.

Posted on: September 7, 2017

Construction Announcement: Sheridan Blvd. Resurfacing 52nd to 58th Avenues

Road improvements and bridge repairs start soon

Posted on: September 7, 2017

Traffic Advisory: US85 Southbound at Colorado

Expect delays on US 85 southbound at Colorado State Highway 7 / Bridge St. in Adams County through Saturday morning, Sept. 16 for Bridge Work. Crews are rehabilitating the bridge deck on US 85 southbound, requiring a single lane closure on the bridge. Motorists should prepare for delays.

LANE CLOSURE INFO:
Traffic will be restricted to one lane on US 85 southbound at Colorado State Highway 7/Bridge St. through 7:00 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9. The lane will reopen to traffic and close again starting 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10 through 7 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16.

Posted on: September 6, 2017

Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training

NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at clawton@suncor.com.