Board Approves 2025 Holiday Schedule
- October 2024
- September 2024
- August 2024
- July 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- March 2016
The Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 2024-544 Establishing Holidays for 2025. The county will observe 12 holiday closures and employees will have an additional Floating Holiday. All government offices will be closed on the 12 noted holidays.
Workforce & Business Center Jobs of the Week
The Adams County Workforce & Business Center (WBC) has three targeted industries that are growing fast and have many in-demand occupations: Construction, Healthcare and Manufacturing.
Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, Sept. 19, 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.
"Shingle Mountain" Removed Thanks to Public/Private Partnership
Adams County Commissioners were joined by representatives from Colorado Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Fiore and Sons Construction, and Republic Services to celebrate the last load of shingles leaving a property near the intersection of Interstate 25 and Interstate 76. More than 112,000 cubic yards of shingles were illegally dumped on this site leading to a long legal battle between the county and the previous owner of the property. The county's efforts to enforce the code violations at this site date back to January 2015.
Suncor to Conduct Marine Spill Exercise
NOTICE: Suncor's Emergency Response Team will conduct emergency response simulations on the following dates, times, and locations:
- Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019,8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sand Creek, Commerce City
- Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Platte River near E. 104th Avenue, Thornton
During the exercises, an oil containment boom will be deployed as part of simulated release scenarios. No materials will be released into the river. Local stakeholders, regulatory agencies and local government officials have been notified.
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Patriot Day, Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This is also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.
See the full presidential proclamation below.
Willow Bay Open House
Join the Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department for an on-site open house event for Willow Bay Open Space on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at 13883 Brighton Rd., Brighton (at E-470). Enjoy food and drinks, cast a line with provided fishing equipment, bring the kids to build nature crafts, and learn more about the property. No registration required.
I-76 Ramp Closures at I-25 During Overnight Hours This Weekend
The EB I-76 ramp to NB I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, through Tuesday, Sept. 10. The closure is necessary while crews replace bridge deck panels and make safety improvements. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
Board of Commissioners Vote to Approve Oil and Gas Regulations
The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 at public hearing today (September 3, 2019) to adopt a new set of regulations for oil and gas facility development in unincorporated Adams County. The new regulations include the process for applying for an oil and gas facility permit as well as significant regulations regarding safety requirements and environmental standards for operation of facilities.
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.
Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day
Join the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center as they participate in Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day on Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Water World, 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights. For only $9.99 per pup, Cowabunga Beach, Turtle Bay, and Thunder Bay will be open for your pup’s water enjoyment. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 3.
NOTICE TO BASED AIRCRAFT OWNERS
Please visit the FAA National Based Aircraft Inventory website to make sure the registry of your aircraft based location is current as it affects grant funding for Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP). CASP will soon have a form available on our website so you can update your aircraft information with us as well.