Governor Polis Orders Flags To Fly at Half Staff For 30 Days To Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset on April 1 to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at the King Soopers grocery store at the Table Mesa Shopping Center in Boulder. Flags will be lowered for 10 days to remember each of the 10 individuals who lost their lives.   

Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset March 22, 2021 the lowering of flags to half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the shooting in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, as proclaimed by President Biden.  

Due to inclement weather, all county buildings and all county operations will be closed on Monday, March 15, including the offices of District Attorney, Justice Center, and Probation.

DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS - Please do not drive

Xcel Energy

With the potential of 2-3 feet of precipitation and wet, heavy snow this weekend, Xcel Energy is preparing to increase the number of employees and contractors they can call on to quickly and safely repair any damage that may be caused by heavy snow.

Due to likely extreme weather conditions this weekend, the free Water World COVID-19 Testing Site will be closed on Saturday, March 13, and Sunday, March 14. 

Brian Staley has been named Director of the Adams County Public Works Department.

Governor Jared Polis recently announced the appointment of Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB), through Dec. 19, 2022.

The CAB assesses the state's aviation needs and makes recommendations to the Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Department of Transportation. Tedesco will serve as a representative of a local government that operates airports on the eastern slope.

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) announced the launch of the first IAFE Ambassador Team. Kady Porterfield (Kittitas County Fair, WA), Lonna Breshears (Western Idaho Fair), and our own Courtney Cox were selected to serve on the team after a competitive selection process.

Join Tri-County Health Department tomorrow, March 4, 6 p.m., for a multi-language COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall. Hear from our public health professionals and community leaders, including Adams County Commissioner Eva J. Henry, to answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions. This town hall will be available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Colorado has officially met the statewide goal of vaccinating 70% of all Coloradans aged 70 plus. Meeting this goal means certified businesses currently operating at Level Yellow allowances under the 5 Star Program can now operate with Level Blue allowances.