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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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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at [email protected].
Temporary Water Use Restriction Issued for Clear Creek
Effective Monday, June 12, 2017, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader and the Golden Police Department will limit waterway activities on Clear Creek. These temporary restrictions apply to Clear Creek in unincorporated Jefferson County, as well as those portions of Clear Creek within the City of Golden, including Vanover Park.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Funding Availability
Notice of Funding Availability - Adams County Grant Cycle 2018-2020
Adams County is currently accepting applications from organizations for programs and services within the county that will benefit low-income residents through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
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FAA Public Scoping Meeting for Spaceport Colorado
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) to assess the potential environmental impacts of the Adams County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)’s proposal to operate a commercial space launch site at the Front Range Airport (FRA).
Aircraft Goes Down Near Bennett
On Thursday, June 8, at approximately 1:40 p.m., a Ballanca Super Viking aircraft went down in a field northeast of the Front Range Airport. The Bennett Fire Department responded and reported there were no fatalities, but the pilot and one passenger were taken away by ambulance and did not appear to have life-threatening injuries.
The aircraft is based at the Front Range Airport. The cause of the incident is unknown at this time. The National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
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Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class Remington J. Peters
Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, June 9, 2017, in honor of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class Remington J. Peters, a Grand Junction, Colo. native.
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Adams County Wins National Association of Counties Awards
Three Adams County initiatives have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents.
2017 Re-Precincting Public Comment
Due to changes in voter population, the Adams County Elections Office is proposing a split to six precincts. The Adams County Elections Office is accepting public comment on the proposed precinct splits until Friday, June 30. Visit adamsvotes.com for more information. If you would like provide feedback, please send an email to [email protected] or a letter to 4430 S Adams County Pkwy., Ste 3102, Brighton, CO 80601.
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Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered Monday to Observe Memorial Day
Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to noon.
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More Than $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded to County Students
Sixty-four Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, May 24, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016 in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.