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DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, to honor the passing of Assistant Chief Troy Jackson.
Chief Jackson passed peacefully on Dec. 16, 2019 after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare job-related terminal cancer. He was hired as a Firefighter in 1990 and went on to have an career in the fire service, promoting to Engineer in 1995; Lieutenant in 1997; Captain in 2005; Training Bureau Chief in 2015; and finally, to the rank of Assistant Chief of Operations in 2016. Chief Jackson stepped down in August of 2019 due to health reasons.
Chief Jackson is survived by his wife Lori, daughter Carley, son Covey and daughter-in-law Courtney.
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Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Peace Officers Memorial Day
DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties, from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
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Adams County Commissioners Award $6.6 Million in Open Space Grants
Today, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded $6.6 million in open space grants for 20 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for this grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2018 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999.
The Open Space Advisory Board reviewed 20 grant applications this grant cycle, recommending the BOCC to approve full funding for all applications. Today, 20 project grants totaling $6,642,082 were awarded.
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Suncor to Conduct Fire Extinguisher Training
NOTICE: Suncor will conduct Fire Extinguisher Training on Monday, May 13, at the Suncor Fire Training Center from 1 - 3 p.m. The training will be performed at the Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds. During the training sessions there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeffrey Osetek, Suncor Security and Emergency Response Coordinator, at [email protected].
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Neighborhood Cleanup Events Scheduled for 2019
The Adams County Public Works Department will again host a series of neighborhood cleanup events in 2019. Residents are encouraged to bring yard waste and other debris to these locations:
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Free Concert at the Adams County Fair Features Dylan Scott with Morgan Evans
Dylan Scott, with Morgan Evans, will be heading to the Adams County Fair, United Power Grandstand, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m. for a free concert. Download your free tickets at adamscountyfair.com – four tickets per individual may be downloaded at one time.
County Names Jennings Golich Director of Community & Economic Development
Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales has named Jill Jennings Golich as director of the Community & Economic Development Department. Jennings Golich brings experience in both the private and public sectors to the position and most recently worked as the Deputy Executive Director and Interim Executive Director of Community Planning and Development for the City and County of Denver. While working with Denver, Jill consulted and worked directly on high-profile projects like the redevelopment of the Gates Rubber Factory as well as Union Station.
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Adams County Delegation Completes Successful Trip to Japan
Adams County Commissioners and staff completed a successful trip to Japan with the April 22, 2019 announcement of a letter of intent with PD AeroSpace Ltd. to operate at Colorado Air and Space Port.
During their time in Japan (April 13-20), the group from Colorado had formal meetings with two aerospace companies, Spaceport Japan, and the Japanese space agency JAXA, and engaged the City of Machida in a governmental exchange.
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Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor victims of the school shooting in Highlands Ranch
DENVER — Wednesday, May 8, 2019 — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all state buildings and properties to honor victims of the shooting at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch. Flags should be lowered immediately until sunset on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
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38 Acres of Farmland Preserved in Historic Splendid Valley
Adams County has purchased a 38-acre agricultural property in the area recently named “Historic Splendid Valley.” The acquisition also includes 30 shares of Fulton Ditch water.
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La Original Banda El Limón to Perform at Dia de La Familia at the Adams County Fair
La Original Banda El Limón will headline Dia de La Familia at the Adams County Fair, United Power Grandstand. The concert will follow the Charreada at 3 p.m. and is presented by La Tricolor 96.5 FM and Univision Colorado.