Posted on: March 8, 2018
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun its 180-day review period on Spaceport Colorado’s Launch Site Operator License at Front Range Airport in Adams County, and the county expects to have a license determination from the FAA by Aug. 19.
Once licensed, Spaceport Colorado’s plans feature a horizontal launch facility to be a hub for commercial space transportation, research, and development as part of a global suborbital transportation network. Future suborbital flights will reduce flight times and make destinations such as Europe, Asia, and South America more accessible from Colorado.
“The FAA review is a significant step in the development of Spaceport Colorado and is a testament to the tireless dedication of Airport Director Dave Ruppel and the board in navigating our path to the first spaceport in the state,” said Mary Hodge, chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners.
Located southeast of Denver International Airport and convenient to Interstate 70, Spaceport Colorado offers hundreds of acres of development opportunities just 40 minutes from downtown Denver.
“Adams County is perfectly positioned geographically and economically to be a leader in the aerospace sector,” said Ruppel. “The FAA review moves us a step closer to having a licensed suborbital facility, and that will attract to the county new and well-paying jobs in aerospace and related industries.”
Spaceport Colorado will accommodate planes making horizontal takeoffs and landings. These planes take off like traditional airplanes using jet fuel, but after clearing the spaceport, rocket boosters launch the craft into suborbital flight. To land, the craft drops out of suborbital flight to land like a traditional airplane. For more information, visit Front Range Airport.
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
LGBTQ+ Memorial Being Placed at Government Center to Remember Victims
Board of County Commissioners Looks to Honor Victims with Action to End Gun Violence
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin from Virginia
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset tonight, in honor of the passing of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin from Virginia, as directed by President Biden.
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Colorado Springs Shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise Nov. 21 until sunset Nov. 26, 2022, to honor and remember the victims of the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Flags will be lowered for 5 days to remember each of the 5 individuals who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy.
Posted on: November 18, 2022
Adams County Foster Families Become Forever Families on National Adoption Day
Posted on: November 17, 2022
Adams County Government Buildings Will Go to Five-Day Schedule Jan. 3, 2023
Looks to Add Over 100 Employees and Four Locations for New Health Department
As of Jan. 3, 2023, Adams County will be opening county buildings on Mondays and resuming a five-day schedule. The updated 2023 building schedule will continue to provide a regular 40-hour workweek for residents and employees, but by opening county buildings on Mondays, residents will have more flexibility to utilize in-person services.
Posted on: November 10, 2022
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Life of Minority Leader Hugh McKean
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties on Thursday, Nov. 10, to honor the life of Minority Leader Hugh McKean. The flags will remain lowered from sunrise to sunset for his memorial service at the Colorado state capitol which will begin at 11:30 a.m. MT.
The memorial service will be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/GovOfCO.
Posted on: November 8, 2022
Adams County Clerk Encourages Voters to Return Ballots by 7 p.m.
Voter Turnout 14% Lower Compared to Previous Midterm Election
As of Monday, Nov. 7, 104,285 Adams County voters, or around 30% of registered voters, have returned their ballots to the Adams County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, and there is still time for voters to return their completed ballots.
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Colorado’s First-Ever Local Government Hispanic Network Chapter Launches
Adams County Hosts Kickoff and First Networking Event
Juntos Colorado, the first Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN) chapter in Colorado, launched and hosted its first networking event on Thursday as the state brings National Hispanic Heritage Month to a close. Adams County Manager Noel Bernal was the keynote speaker and serves as a director at large for the National Board of LGHN.
