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Governor Polis Will Order Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Golden Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

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Posted on: September 11, 2024

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sundown on the day of the Officer Evan Dunn’s memorial service, who was struck by a suspected impaired driver while responding to a crash on Colorado 58. The date of the service has not yet been set
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Dunn, and my thoughts go out to his family and friends on the Golden Police Department. We also hope for a speedy recovery for the officer who was injured in this incident. Our law enforcement officers put themselves in harm's way to protect Coloradans day in and day out, and that’s exactly what Officer Dunn and his partner, Officer Bethany Grusing, were doing. We are grateful for their service and commitment to keeping Coloradans safe” said Governor Polis.  

Officer Dunn also served as a pilot and company commander in the Colorado National Guard.

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Posted on: October 26, 2021

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Yuma Firefighter Darcy Stallings

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in honor of Yuma Fire Department Firefighter Darcy Stallings, who passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Funeral services for Firefighter Stallings will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in Yuma.

 
Posted on: October 22, 2021

Adams County and Denver Botanic Gardens Sign Letter of Intent

Adams County and Denver Botanic Gardens (the Gardens) signed a non-binding letter of intent today to establish a formal partnership to work together to develop an expansion of Denver Botanic Gardens management and programming in Adams County. The Gardens is a Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier I organization.
Posted on: October 20, 2021

Federal Boulevard Study Recommendations Available for Public Feedback

Online meeting active now through November 8

ADAMS COUNTY, CO – October 20, 2021 – An interactive online meeting is now available, presenting safety, mobility, and accessibility recommendations and improvements along Federal Boulevard from West 52nd Avenue to West 120th Avenue. Community members are encouraged to visit the on-demand, online meeting and provide feedback.
Posted on: October 19, 2021

Board of Commissioners to Withdraw from Tri-County Health Department

The Adams County Board of Commissioners intends to bring forward a resolution at the Tuesday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m., public hearing to provide notice of Adams County’s decision to leave Tri-County Health Department (TCHD).

Per its legal obligation, Adams County will remain a part of TCHD through December 2022. Starting January 2023, Adams County will have its own health department structure in place. There will be no disruption of services to Adams County residents during this transition.
Posted on: October 19, 2021

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor General Colin Powell

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties in honor of the life and legacy of General Colin Powell, immediately until sunset on Friday, October 22. Currently, flags are at half-staff to honor former Colorado Secretary of State Natalie Meyer. 
 
Posted on: October 18, 2021

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Secretary of State Natalie Meyer

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties, from sunrise through sunset on Monday, Oct. 18, to honor the life of Natalie Meyer, former Colorado Secretary of State. Meyer served as Secretary of State from 1983 until 1995. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, Oct. 18, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakewood, Colorado. 
Posted on: September 30, 2021

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Passing of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley

DENVER- Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in honor of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, who passed away on September 20, 2021.  The Colorado Department of Public Safety is holding a memorial service for Technician Billingsley on September 30, 2021, at 11 am, at the Denver First Church, 3800 E Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO 80113.