Clear the Shelters Event

On Thursday, Nov. 16, 18 children in Adams County welcomed a new start on National Adoption Day. A special celebration took place at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton.  

The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District hosted the adoptive families. Adams County projects a total of 130 adoptions will be finalized by the end of the year. 

The Board of County Commissioners passed 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings to honor victims of the tragedy in Lewiston, Maine as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered from sunrise today, October 26, 2023, till sunset October 30, 2023.  

The President’s full proclamation text states:

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on the day of the funeral, in honor of  Christine Guerin Sandoval, a Colorado Springs community parole officer lost yesterday.  

Celebrate the rich culture and vibrancy of Latino heritage at the inaugural Adams County Festival Latino on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable celebration of Latino culture with live music, art, food, and more!

The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Dale Snyder as Adams County Employee of All Seasons at the county’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, September 11, 2023, from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.  

President Biden issued A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023, and ordered flags lowered to half-staff. The full text is below:

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.

West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.  

Chris Kline, Deputy County Manager of Adams County, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Kline is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program, and the third credentialed leader currently serving within Adams County government.

Adams County officially opened its new Fleet and Public Works buildings today with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by county officials and employees, representatives from the City of Commerce City, contractors, architects, and artist Andy Dufford, whose piece of public art is displayed at the complex.