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Posted on: August 31, 2021

Tri-County Health Department Rescinds Option for Counties to Opt Out of Public Health Orders

Yesterday, Tri-County Health Department’s (TCHD) Board of Health voted to rescind their policy on allowing opt outs to countywide public health orders by Board of Commissioners, specifically regarding the recent mask order for children ages 2-11, and put a universal mask order in place for all schools in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties regardless of vaccination status. The new order goes into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 1, through Friday, Dec. 31, unless amended, extended, or rescinded.

Posted on: August 31, 2021

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Colorado Governor Lamm

Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, to honor the passing of former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm. A memorial service is scheduled for Governor Lamm on August 31, 2021.

Governor Polis issued a proclamation declaring August 31 Governor Richard Lamm Day.

Posted on: August 27, 2021

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings beginning immediately until sunset on August 30, 2021 in honor of the U.S. service members and victims killed in the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Posted on: August 24, 2021

Board of Commissioners Vote to Opt Out of Tri-County Health Department’s Mask Order for Children Ages 2-11

The Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 at public hearing today to opt out of Tri-County Health Department’s mask order for children ages 2-11. The commissioners’ action today allows each school district to follow or amend existing protocols. The opt out allows for each district to implement their individual approach.

Posted on: August 3, 2021

Adams County Commissioners Demand Reinstatement of Bus Route 520 Stop at the Adams County Justice Center

The Adams County Commissioners, along with other county officials, are demanding the Regional Transportation District (RTD) fully reinstate bus route 520, which serves the Adams County Justice Center, Adams County Government Center, Platte Valley Medical Center, and many other destinations and connections in the Brighton area.