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Lenore “Angel” Williams Named Adams County Employee of All Seasons

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Posted on: September 29, 2021

The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Lenore “Angel” Williams as Adams County’s Employee of All Seasons at the annual Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Angel began her career in 2014 at the former Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center, now Riverdale Animal Shelter, as an Animal Care Technician and was promoted to Shelter Operations Manager in 2016. As part of the county’s recognition program, Angel was nominated and chosen as the Summer Employee of the Season category winner in the Unsung Hero category, which honors individuals for performing high-quality, reliable, and critical work that, if not completed, would compromise operations. This person functions behind the scenes, is willing to improve work situations, and does so without fanfare or being prompted.

Angel’s nomination read: “Heroes save lives, and through focused, persistent, and passionate work, this unsung hero has helped save the lives of thousands of animals, while positively impacting her team and the residents of Adams County. Behind the scenes, she has researched and written dozens of new protocols and lead initiatives, like the Barn Cat program, which saved hundreds of cats. Her advanced animal enrichment program has recently caught the attention of state animal welfare stakeholders, improving the shelter's reputation as we move to the new Riverdale Animal Shelter. Speaking of the new shelter, this unsung hero has dedicated hundreds of hours of her expertise to ensure design features support the highest standards in animal care. Caring equally for people, she developed innovative and engaging ways to onboard new employees during the pandemic and helped her team successfully launch virtual adoptions. While she will never take the credit for it, her contributions will positively impact the shelter and the county for many years to come."

Adams County has approximately 2,200 employees who serve the county’s more than 500,000 residents. To become the Employee of All Seasons, employees are nominated and voted on by their coworkers, the Employee of the Season Committee, and Adams County residents.

The Recognition Luncheon is an annual event to recognize employees who have reached a milestone year with the county and the Employee of the Season award recipients.

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Photo:
Bottom row left to right: Commissioners Steve O’Dorisio, Emma Pinter, Eva Henry, and Lynn Baca
Second row left to right: Riverdale Animal Shelter Executive Director Stephanie Wilde, Lenore “Angel” Williams, County Manager Raymond H. Gonzales
Third row: Angel’s Family

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Recycling in Adams County is Easier This Earth Day

Residents can celebrate Earth Day by signing up for recycling at their homes, a service now available in all parts of unincorporated Adams County.

In February, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved an ordinance that requires all trash collection providers operating in unincorporated Adams County to offer curbside recycling services to their residential and commercial customers. The ordinance does not mandate what trash providers can charge for recycling services paid by the resident or business.

Posted on: April 11, 2024

Adams County Announces Concert Lineup for the 120th Anniversary of the Fair

Nate Smith, with special guest Kassi Ashton, will kick off the Adams County Fair with a concert on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m., in the United Power Grandstand. This free concert is sponsored by Your Front Range Toyota Stores.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, ERNEST, with special guest Jon Langston, will perform on the United Power Grandstand at 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at 6 p.m. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night, and $4 from each ticket sold will benefit Adams County 4-H. The evening is sponsored by Brannan Aggregates.

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Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.

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Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.