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

Comperatore lost his life protecting his family at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania

We’re two weeks out from the Adams County Fair! Don’t miss out on a variety of great activities for all ages July 31-Aug. 4 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.

United Power Grandstand Events
Wednesday, July 31

On Tuesday, July 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded more than $21 million in open space grants for 24 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

Fifty-seven Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 26, 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.

Adams County Launches Comprehensive Survey to Enhance Community Engagement and Service Delivery

Adams County, in its ongoing commitment to serve the community with integrity and innovation, has embarked on a strategic partnership with Walker, a leading experience management consulting firm, to conduct a quality-of-life survey aimed at gathering actionable feedback from stakeholders and residents.

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.