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Monday, Aug. 27, 2018 - Gov. John Hickenlooper has updated this morning’s flag order following the President’s proclamation this afternoon. Gov. Hickenlooper now has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings, until sunset on Sunday Sep. 2, 2018, to honor the late Senator John McCain, and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump. 

“John McCain dedicated his life to serving this country,” said Governor John Hickenlooper. “We (and the world) lost an incredible leader. He could never have imagined how much he’ll be missed.”

The FAA has announced the availability of the Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for Front Range Airport Launch Site Operator License, Spaceport Colorado (Final PEA and FONSI/ROD). An electronic version of the Final PEA and FONSI/ROD is available on the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation website at: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/environme….

Notice: Suncor ERT will be conducting live fire training daily starting on Tuesday, Aug. 21, through Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Suncor Fire Training Center. The training will happen from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. During the training there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, we will cease all ERT training 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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a site operator license to Colorado Air and Space Port after a 180-day review period, the 11^th such license granted in the United States. Colorado Air and Space Port will serve as America’s hub for commercial space transportation, research, and development.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a site operator license to Adams County after a 180-day review period, the 11^th such license granted in the United States. The formal announcement and news conference are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, August 20, at the Government Center in Brighton. 

The Adams County Colorado Master Gardener program is accepting applications for Fall 2018 night classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. at Crescent Grange, 7901 W. 120^th Ave., Broomfield, from Sept. 18–Nov. 29. Contact the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303.637.8100 or email Cassey Anderson for more information or an application. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 24. Applicants must go through an interview process and background check, so don’t delay!

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to offer a Citizens Academy to the public each year. The 2018 academy will begin Thursday, Sept. 27 and will be held for eight weeks through Nov. 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office at 1000 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton.

NOTICE: On Thursday, Aug. 9, the Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. The training will begin around 8 a.m. and will last throughout the day. During the training, there will 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.

Want to know more about what’s happening in Adams County? Our 2018 Adams County Community Report should be hitting your mailbox soon, or you may access it online.