Thornton Harvest Fest
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Park
York St. and Thornton Parkway, Thornton
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Michael Romero Named Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons
Posted on: September 5, 2024
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Michael Romero as Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons at the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon held on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Michael began his career in March 1994 as a Deputy Sheriff in the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and retired in May 2013. He then returned to work for Adams County in October 2014 as a part-time Investigations Assistant for the District Attorney’s Office and continues to serve in this role today.
As part of the county’s employee recognition program, Michael was nominated and chosen as the overall Summer Employee of the Season 2023 winner in the First Responder category, which honors individuals for being the first to respond to an emergency or threat, and those who have the responsibility to protect the public to the best of their ability.
Michael’s nomination read: “On Thursday, June 1, 2023, a hero appeared just in time. Two inmates had just escaped from the Sheriff’s jail transport bus near Bridge Street and 19th Avenue in Brighton. Luckily, Michael, who was off duty that day, was in the same area. He heard a woman yelling for help. He ran toward her, not knowing what was happening. As he approached the woman’s car, he heard a man screaming at her, “Start the car, start the car!” The man was forcibly trying to carjack the woman’s car. Michael quickly recognized the man was wearing the striped jumpsuit of an inmate from the jail and had likely escaped. Unarmed and without concern for his personal safety, he intervened, and the inmate tried to run away. Not wanting him to hurt someone else, he pursued and grabbed the inmate. The inmate physically fought and kicked him to try to get away. However, he held on and restrained the escaped inmate until the police arrived. He is a true professional every day of his life, but on this day, he also was a true superhero.”
“Michael’s quick thinking and bravery prevented a bad situation from becoming worse, and the community is safer for his actions,” said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Board of Commissioners. “I can’t think of a better example of an employee living up to our county norms and values.”
Adams County currently has approximately 2,900 employees who serve the county’s approximately 527,000 residents. To become Employee of ALL Seasons, employees are nominated and voted on by their coworkers, the Recognition Committee, and Adams County residents.
“We use the word ‘hero’ a lot, but this time, it really applies,” said 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason in a pre-recorded video played at the lunch featuring a dozen of Michael’s colleagues as well as his wife, Dorothy. “Michael, I'm so proud to have you as a member of the District Attorney's Office. Thank you for doing what you do every day and thank you in particular for what you did on that day.”
The Employee Recognition Luncheon is an annual event to recognize employees who have reached a milestone year with the county, employees with over 20 years of service, employees identified as Wellness Champions, and the Employee of the Season award recipients.
Posted on: September 8, 2016
Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Events
If you're looking for a new addition to your family, come out to one of the free adoption events offered by the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center. The shelter will have dogs from the shelter available for adoption.
Posted on: September 7, 2016
Community Resource and Employment Fair
Join us for the next Community Resource and Employment Fair on Thursday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.—2 p.m. at the Waymire Dome, Adams County Regional Park (9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton). Meet with employers, apply for jobs and attend our free job workshops. Also, register for a wide variety of support programs, including: food assistance, Medicaid, housing, childcare, early childhood education, senior services, employment services, health and wellness, and more. Additional information, including helpful documents, will be posted shortly.
Posted on: August 23, 2016
New Section of South Platte River Trail Opens
Adams County Parks and Open Space has opened the new segment of the South Platte River Trail. The trail became active on Wednesday, August 24, completing the trail within unincorporated Adams County. This $1.8 million project, funded by the Adams County Open Space Sales Tax and a Great Outdoors Colorado “Paths to Parks” grant award, will add approximately two miles of concrete trails along the river as well as two bridges to accommodate pedestrians between 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue.
Posted on: August 10, 2016
Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course Grand Opening
Adams County Parks and Open Space will host a Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m., for Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course, located at the Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. The ceremonial “First Disc” will be thrown at 3:45 p.m.
Posted on: August 8, 2016
County Hires Oil and Gas Liaison
The Adams County Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) hired Chris Simmons to serve in the role of oil and gas liaison. In an effort to increase public outreach and provide administration of the county’s new oil and gas regulations, the Board of County Commissioners approved the addition of a full-time oil and gas liaison following a six-week moratorium on oil and gas development, which ended March 22, 2016.
Posted on: July 11, 2016
Construction Begins on North I-25 Express Lanes from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) broke ground this week on the latest expansion of the I-25 Express Lanes project. The $97.5 million project is an extension of the Express Lanes project completed on I-25 between US 36 and 120th Avenue, which will add one tolled express lane in each direction from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470. Details regarding construction and toll information can be found here.
Posted on: July 6, 2016
Commissioners Add Evening Schedule for Public Hearings
With the goal of increasing citizen engagement and participation, the Adams County Board of Commissioners is adding one evening hearing per month for the duration of 2016. The first evening hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, at the Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton.
Posted on: June 22, 2016
County Wage Growth Leads Colorado
Adams County employees are enjoying the largest wage growth numbers in Colorado. In a report published Tuesday by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees in Adams County recorded the most impressive gains among Colorado’s largest counties at 5.1 percent. The increase in wages comes as the unemployment rate in the county dropped to 3.9 percent, down from 4.4 percent in 2015 and 6.2 percent in 2014.
Posted on: March 21, 2016
Commissioners Approve Amended Oil and Gas Regulatory Process
Ending a six-week moratorium on new oil and gas permit applications, the Board of County Commissioners today approved amendments to the county’s regulatory process by a 3-2 vote.
A vote on a separate amendment to revise the county's fee schedule to add new application fees for administrative use by special review application also passed on a 3-2 vote with the Board's direction to create a task force to provide recommendations on traffic impact fees as they relate to oil and gas production.
