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Posted on: August 29, 2019
CDOT - I/76/I-25 Travel Advisory
The eastbound I-76 ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights after Labor Day weekend. The closure will be in place 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Thursday, Sept. 5 while crews apply polyester concrete overlays to strengthen and protect the deck, and to maximize driver safety. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
Posted on: August 7, 2019
Denver Metro Area Public Health Officials Urge Parents to Make Sure Kindergarteners are Up-to-Date on Vaccinations
Vaccination Critical to Keep Measles Out of Colorado
Denver, Colo. — In the midst of the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in nearly three decades, public health officials representing Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties are calling on parents and caregivers to keep measles out of Colorado by making sure kindergartners are vaccinated before school starts.
Posted on: August 7, 2019
Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, Aug. 8 , 6:30 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.
Posted on: August 6, 2019
BOCC Proclaims August Child Support Awareness Month
Nationwide, August is celebrated as Child Support Awareness Month, and today it’s been proclaimed so in Adams County by the Board of County Commissioners.
“Often, Child Support Services workers are made out to be the bad person,” says Wisler Jacquecin, Administrator, Adams County Child Support Services (CSS) Division. “Hopefully, the awareness activities during this month will show we’re here to be advocates for the children and to provide assistance to the parents where we can.”
Posted on: August 5, 2019
US 36 - Traffic Delays
Anticipate traffic delays on US 36 between Westminster and Boulder Monday, Aug. 5, through Wednesday, Aug.7, 10 p.m.-5 a.m. These delays will be due to installation of green screen devices on top of the concrete barriers which separate east and westbound lanes of traffic. This screen is intended to decrease headlight glare as well as increase nighttime visibility.
Posted on: August 5, 2019
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Tragic Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio
Aug. 4, 2019 - Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide immediately, until sunset on Aug. 8, to honor the victims of the shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. See the full presidential proclamation below.
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDIES IN EL PASO, TEXAS, AND DAYTON, OHIO
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Posted on: August 2, 2019
Plague Confirmed in Prairie Dogs at Numerous Commerce City Sites
Tri-County Health Department is working with numerous sites in Commerce City regarding plague-infested fleas affecting the prairie dog colonies in the region. Several areas have been closed voluntarily, signs have been posted, and the prairie dogs’ holes are being treated with insecticide to kill any fleas that could transmit the disease to prairie dogs, humans, and pets. These areas are affected until further notice:
Posted on: August 2, 2019
I/76/I-25 Travel Advisory
On the night of Sunday, Aug. 4, the eastbound I-76 ramp to southbound I-25 will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. while crews repair the bridge deck and make other safety improvements. CDOT anticipates medium travel impact to motorists traveling the affected route during overnight hours.
