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The Adams County Animal Shelter is currently assisting with sheltering services for Brighton Animal Shelter while their location is impacted by construction in the area. All impounded and/or found animals will now be housed at 10705 Fulton St., Brighton. For questions regarding lost or impounded animals please contact the Adams County Animal Shelter directly at 303.288.3294. Hours: Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. To reach Brighton Animal Control, please call 303.655.2091 or through ADCOM dispatch at 303.288.1535.

Public Forum on December 15 to share progress on the County’s compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Adams County will host a public forum at the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center on Friday, Dec. 15, 3-4:00 p.m., to share information about upcoming projects and to gather feedback on the County's plan to ensure access and mobility for all users of public rights-of-way owned by Adams County. The Human Services Center is located at 11860 N. Pecos St. in Westminster.

The Adams County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) presents a forum featuring Sam Quinones, award-winning author of Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic, on Monday, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m., at the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster.

According to unofficial election results of the 2017 Coordinated Election, five contests are within recount margins. They are:

Nighttime Closures of US-40 (Colfax Ave.) from Tower Rd. to Sable Blvd. and US-287/SH-128 (120^th Ave.) from Main St. to Melody Dr.

For the week starting November 12, the following closures for asphalt crack repair are in place:

Notice of Funding Availability for Housing Services ONLY ADAMS COUNTY – GRANT CYCLE 2018-2020

Community Services Block Grant Program

Adams County is currently accepting applications from organizations for programs and services within the county that will benefit low-income residents through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding from the Community Services Block Grant.

The Adams County Workforce & Business Center, a proud partner of the American Job Center network, has announced upcoming health care, construction, and technology pre-apprenticeship opportunities for young adults.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Nov. 9 to honor the victims of the attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.

Projects 150 adoptions to be finalized in 2017

Adams County will celebrate National Adoption Day by finalizing 12 adoptions on Friday, Nov. 17, with a special celebration at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton,, from 9 a.m.–noon. The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District will host the adoptive families for a beach-themed event. Adams County has finalized more than 117 adoptions through October, and projects a total of 150 adoptions to be finalized by the end of the year.