County Wage Growth Leads Colorado
Posted on: June 22, 2016
Adams County employees are enjoying the largest wage growth numbers in Colorado. In a report published Tuesday by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees in Adams County recorded the most impressive gains among Colorado’s largest counties at 5.1 percent. The increase in wages comes as the unemployment rate in the county dropped to 3.9 percent, down from 4.4 percent in 2015 and 6.2 percent in 2014.
“The combination of new jobs and higher paying jobs for our residents can be attributed to the diverse field of employers throughout the county,” said Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio. “The county has reduced the permit review timeline by 71 percent and we’re starting to see the benefit of that with more businesses looking to build and bring jobs to Adams County.”
Nationwide, average weekly wages rose 4.4 percent last year.
Posted on: January 10, 2023
Elected Officials and Judges Sworn in at Inauguration
Adams County marked the commencement of new terms for seven elected officials and six judges in an Inauguration Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Riverdale Regional Park. Residents, employees, and family and friends filled the Waymire Dome to watch the proceedings.
Posted on: January 6, 2023
Health Department Closely Monitoring Detection of Influenza Virus in Wild Birds
Currently Very Low Risk to Public
Posted on: December 27, 2022
Adams County Health Department Launches First Program Before Jan. 1
New Website Goes Live and Now Available to Residents
Posted on: December 21, 2022
Adams County Mobilizes Severe Weather Activation Program
Emergency Housing Available; 1,000+ Adams County Children Currently in Need
Posted on: December 8, 2022
Riverdale Animal Shelter Launches First Name Your Own Adoption Fee Event
Dog Surrenders Up 25% in Comparison to Last Year
Riverdale Animal Shelter, like many shelters in the Denver metro area, has been taking in a higher number of animals this year. To help more adoptable pets at the shelter find loving homes this holiday season, families can name their own adoption fee in December.
Posted on: December 8, 2022
Adams County Commemorates Veterans Memorial with Ceremony on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Adams County celebrated the progress of the new Veterans Memorial with a mast stepping ceremony. The new Adams County Veterans Memorial is a life-sized replica of the USS Colorado BB-45 and newest highlight of Riverdale Regional Park.
Posted on: December 5, 2022
North Pole Gift Shop Organized for Families in Need
Over 350 Children Pick Out Holiday Presents Free of Charge
Today, over 120 families are visiting the Adams County Human Services Center to shop for holiday gifts for their children, at no cost to them, thanks to the third annual North Pole Gift Shop.
Posted on: November 30, 2022
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $10.4 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $10 million in open space grants thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Due to post-pandemic recovery, Adams County awarded every dollar available. Funding for the fall 2022 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: November 28, 2022
Adams County Board of County Commissioners Approves 2023 Budget
Strong Economic Recovery, Unemployment Down 2%
The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously adopted the 2023 Adams County budget at public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The 2023 budget is set at $719,282,203, which is a 9% increase from 2022.
Posted on: November 22, 2022
