Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

County Buildings to Remain Closed through May 31, County Under Extended Stay-at-Home Order Through May 8

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Posted on: April 27, 2020

Due to continuing concerns of coronavirus (COVID-19), county leadership made the decision to extend the building closures for many county locations through May 31, with the intent to reopen buildings Monday, June 1. The Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, and Justice Center will remain open.

“We’ve been evaluating data in the metro area—specifically in Adams County—and it has not been as encouraging as other places across the state. Along the Front Range, the curve is flattening, but not yet on a decline, which leads us to believe we are not ready to open our doors in May,” said County Manager Raymond Gonzales. Extending the building closure allows us to put additional safeguards in place to protect our employees and the community.”

When county buildings reopen in June, they will not look and feel like they did before COVID-19. The county will undergo both subtle and dramatic changes designed to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the buildings.

Changes will include sneeze guards for frontline staff and fewer employees in the office to ensure proper social distancing. Employees who can work from home will continue to do so for an extended period of time. Departments will also put in place a rotation system with employees, to help minimize contact as much as possible.

In addition, Tri-County Health Department extended Governor Polis’ Stay-at-Home Order through Friday, May 8, two weeks longer than the statewide Stay-at-Home Order, which expired Sunday, April 26. Polis directed local public health agencies to make determinations that best meet the needs of their respective communities. Adams County residents will remain under a Stay-at-Home Order through Friday, May 8.

To help our businesses reopen, an exception to the Stay-at-Home Order allows non-critical businesses to offer curbside delivery of products. Travel to these businesses to pick up goods will also be included in the definition for necessary travel.

While county buildings are closed, many services and resources are still available to residents. Access Adams Online to take care of many services in the comfort of your home. If you are in need of rent or mortgage assistance, or other resource during this difficult time, visit the county’s new COVID-19 website.

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Posted on: December 5, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Sergeant Michael Moran

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, to honor Sergeant Michael Moran, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Flags should be lowered Dec. 6, the day of the service, from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.  

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Half Staff in Remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings in honor and remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered beginning on Saturday, November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of the funeral which will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  

The President’s full proclamation text states:

The Pedroza family poses on National Adoption Day.
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day

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. 

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor 9/11 Anniversary

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:

Posted on: September 7, 2023

Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection

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.