Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Observe Peace Officers Memorial Day

The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 3. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer Thomas Mac, food, activities, and a spectacular fireworks display to honor America's independence.

"As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on the freedoms and values that unite us as a community," said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. "It's a time to honor our history and enjoy the spirit of togetherness that this holiday brings."

The Adams County Public Works team is excited to announce they have been awarded the Colorado Energy Office Community Accelerated Mobility Grant. This prestigious grant, totaling $75,000, will be matched with $25,000 from the county, bringing the total project budget to $100,000. This funding will support our initiative to enhance short-trip solutions in Adams County.

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP), which is owned and operated by Adams County, has added additional deicing capabilities to its services with the new arrival of Polar Aircraft Deicer’s Arctic Fox. CASP employees will complete a comprehensive training and certification program on aircraft deicing and follow strict protocol to operate the new equipment.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in honor of the law enforcement and peace officers who died in the line of duty, as directed by President Biden.  

President Biden’s proclamation reads:

Google Fiber will bring faster speeds and better service to Adams County internet users, as the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) approved an agreement today with the company that allows the installation, maintenance, and operation of a fiber-optic broadband network in the public right-of-way.

Adams County Pride is back at Riverdale Regional Park on Saturday, June 8. Take pride in who you are and celebrate love, diversity, and equality at the free, family-friendly festival.

Starting at 11 a.m., featured activities will include roller skating and art exhibits with Rainbow Dome, live music/entertainment, Airbound attractions, volleyball, and a drag show that’s guaranteed to dazzle.

It’s no secret air pollution can cause both long- and short-term health conditions ranging from an itchy throat and shortness of breath to asthma attacks, cardiovascular disease, and mental illness.

That’s why Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is back this year from May 6-10, with a greater focus than ever on empowering communities to find out what’s in the air they’re breathing and take action to better their health.

This year’s theme is “Knowing Your Air” with a different topic for each day of the week:

Using federal funds available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded $4.638 million to local organizations for initiatives aimed at domestic violence prevention and services at its public hearing on Tuesday, April 23.

Residents can celebrate Earth Day by signing up for recycling at their homes, a service now available in all parts of unincorporated Adams County.

In February, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved an ordinance that requires all trash collection providers operating in unincorporated Adams County to offer curbside recycling services to their residential and commercial customers. The ordinance does not mandate what trash providers can charge for recycling services paid by the resident or business.

The Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) has taken a significant step toward ensuring fair compensation for individuals working on government construction projects by approving a new Prevailing Wage Policy. This policy mandates all Adams County government construction contracts valued at $250,000 or more must adhere to prevailing wage standards.