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Posted on: March 28, 2019

Chris Kline Promoted to Deputy County Manager for People & Culture Services

Chris Kline has been promoted to Deputy County Manager for People & Culture Services at Adams County.

Kline started with the county in 2006 as the Administrator of the Workforce and Business Center. He was elevated to Director of Human Services in 2012 and played a critical role in rebuilding his department’s – and the county’s – culture. Kline also oversaw the 2017 opening of the Human Services Center building in Westminster, allowing employees to serve residents in a modern and centralized location.
Posted on: March 14, 2019

Debris Drop-Off at Riverdale Regional Park

The Adams County Parks & Open Space Department is offering free debris drop-off for residents who have damaged trees or broken branches starting Friday, March 15, through Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Signs will be in place to direct residents to the drop-off site.

This service is available to Adams County residents and may not be used by commercial landscapers or businesses.

 

stranded vehicles near I-70
Posted on: March 13, 2019

Storm Update - County Issues Local Disaster Declaration

Working with the State Department of Homeland Security, Adams County Commissioners and County Manager Raymond Gonzales have issued a Local Disaster Declaration. This move allows the Colorado National Guard to deploy resources and provide assistance across the county.

As of 11:00 p.m., the decision was made to open all county buildings and the Justice Center at Noon on Thursday, March 14. People selected for jury duty do not need to appear at the Justice Center and any hearings scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, will take place at the scheduled time on Friday, March 15.
Posted on: March 12, 2019

Public Works Department Recognized with Best in Colorado Award

The Adams County Public Works Department received a Best in Colorado award from the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) in February. The department was recognized by the Adams County Board of Commissioners at public hearing today.

“The efforts of our hard-working Public Works staff often go unnoticed, and I’m thrilled they have received this statewide recognition,” said Steve O’Dorisio, chair of the Board of County Commissioners.
Posted on: March 7, 2019

Adams County Receives GOCO Grant

Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) awarded Adams County with a $110,000 grant for a new play yard at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy. Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is in the process of building a new school, scheduled to open in Fall 2020. Currently, the academy is operating at the site of Berkeley Gardens Elementary School, which was built in 1906 and is in need of significant repairs. The school will use GOCO funds for a play yard at the new building, which will serve the academy’s students as well as the community as a whole.