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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: August 29, 2019

CDOT - I/76/I-25 Travel Advisory

The eastbound I-76 ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights after Labor Day weekend. The closure will be in place 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Thursday, Sept. 5 while crews apply polyester concrete overlays to strengthen and protect the deck, and to maximize driver safety. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
Posted on: August 23, 2019

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Gunnery Sergeant Koppenhafer

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, to honor Gunnery Sergeant Scott A. Koppenhafer of Mancos, Colorado.

Koppenhafer died on Aug. 10, 2019 in Iraq after suffering fatal wounds while supporting Iraqi Security Forces. He was assigned to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Posted on: August 20, 2019

Community Partners Open House

The Human Services Center is hosting an Open House for its Community Partners on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m., at the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, in the Community Partner Suite (2700). The public is welcome to come out to meet the community partners and learn more about the services each agency provides. Light refreshments will be provided. 
Posted on: August 19, 2019

Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training

Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, Aug. 22 , 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.
Posted on: August 13, 2019

Local Boy to be Sworn in as Honorary Adams County Deputy – Aug. 19

You are invited to join the Adams County Sheriff’s Office as they swear in honorary deputy Kaiden Ross. The nine-year-old was recently diagnosed with a rare type of kidney cancer that has spread to different parts of his body. The event will be held on Monday, Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m., in the Adams County Public Hearing Room, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton. If you can’t be there in support, the Sheriff’s Office is also raising money to help the family with medical costs. Donate here.
Posted on: August 13, 2019

I-76/I-25 Travel Advisory

A single eastbound lane closure will be in place for 24 hours, from 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. The closure location is from MP 5.63 to MP 5.73 at the I-76/I-25 interchange. This 24-hour lane closure is necessary so crews can repair concrete deck panels and make bridge improvements to maximize driver safety. CDOT anticipates medium travel impact to motorists traveling the affected route and some delays are expected. The project supports CDOT's new Whole System, Whole Safety initiative.
Posted on: August 13, 2019

Human Services Director Named

Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales announced today the hiring of Katie Griego as the county’s new Director of Human Services. Griego will join the team on Monday, Aug. 19. This position provides critical leadership and oversight to a large department that includes many multi-disciplinary teams.