Posted on: May 24, 2018
Fifty-nine Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, May 22, 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.
“It is our honor to award these well-deserving students scholarships that will enable them to continue their educations and make their college journey a bit easier,” said Mary Hodge, Board of Commissioners chair. “These scholarships will allow these students to continue their academic successes and help provide opportunities they may not have otherwise had.”
The scholarships were funded with the voter-approved three percent sales tax on retail marijuana sales in the county. In addition, the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative matched the sales tax funds to increase the scholarship pool.
High-achieving students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program were eligible to apply for one of the scholarships.
The Board of Commissioners identified Adams County Education Consortium (ACEC) as the fiscal agent for the Adams County Scholarship Fund. ACEC works directly with county school districts or school district foundations. Those include Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Adams 14 Education Foundation, School District 27J Education Foundation, Mapleton District 1 Education Foundation, Westminster District 50 Education Foundation, Strasburg School District 31J, and Bennett School District 29J.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Marjorie Kay Faust, $20,782 scholarship
Connie Hua, $20,782 scholarship
Cesar Medrano, $20,782 scholarship
Tegan Cansler, $20,782 scholarship
Ivannia Conejo, $20,782 scholarship
Karen Delgado, $20,782 scholarship
Kevin Jimenez, $20,782 scholarship
Camron Korell, $20,782 scholarship
Kaleigh Lask, $20,782 scholarship
Lillian Loi, $20,782 scholarship
Kristi Lor, $20,782 scholarship
Megan Madden, $20,782 scholarship
Jade L. Martin, $20,782 scholarship
Chandler Sanchez, $20,782 scholarship
Frank Schaul, $20,782 scholarship
Warren Steele Brizzolara‐Dove, $20,782 scholarship
Melanie Trinh, $20,782 scholarship
Evan Underwood, $20,782 scholarship
Nicholas A Williams, $20,782 scholarship
Jennifer Yang, $20,782 scholarship
Adams County School District 14
Genavee Gonzalez, $15,000 scholarship
Eleazar Holguin Jr., $15,000 scholarship
Leilonni LePenna, $15,000 scholarship
Daisy Loya, $15,000 scholarship
Maria Olivas, $5,000 scholarship
Alejandra Pena, $15,000 scholarship
Jacelle Perez, $15,000 scholarship
Florisel Rodriguez‐Cardoza, $15,000 scholarship
Niko Suazo, $15,000 scholarship
Jonah Trujillo, $5,000 scholarship
Liliana Valdez, $15,000 scholarship
Bennett School District 29J
Jarred Oberts, $4,478 scholarship
Rosendo Pacheco, $4,478 scholarship
Mapleton Public Schools
Rebecca Busby, $10,000 scholarship
Allison Camara, $10,000 scholarship
Aleajah Casias, $10,000 scholarship
Raymundo Corona, $20,000 scholarship
Manuel Navarrete, $20,000 scholarship
Victoria Perry, $10,000 scholarship
Edgar Sanchez Cruz, $20,000 scholarship
Paula Solis, $10,000 scholarship
Donny Stecklein, $10,000 scholarship
School District 27J
John Maldonado, $15,465 scholarship
Dejarenay Prospero, $15,465 scholarship
Stephany Valenzuela, $15,465 scholarship
Quinn Cochran, $15,465 scholarship
Lisette Garcia, $15,465 scholarship
Jazmin Gonzalez, $15,465 scholarship
Madyson Hawkins, $15,465 scholarship
Larissa Munoz, $15,465 scholarship
Roberto Ruiz, $15,465 scholarship
Tylo Sund, $15,465 scholarship
Strasburg School District 31J
Amanda Van Norman, $9,874 scholarship
Westminster Public Schools
Kaylee Herring, $22,000 scholarship
Silvia Lopez Rodriguez, $22,000 scholarship
Itzel Orduna, $22,000 scholarship
Ha Pham, $22,000 scholarship
Ngan Pham, $22,000 scholarship
Jasmine Tejada Gonzalez, $22,000 scholarship
Posted on: October 26, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings to honor victims of the tragedy in Lewiston, Maine as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered from sunrise today, October 26, 2023, till sunset October 30, 2023.
The President’s full proclamation text states:
Posted on: September 29, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Colorado Springs Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin Sandoval
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on the day of the funeral, in honor of Christine Guerin Sandoval, a Colorado Springs community parole officer lost yesterday.
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Adams County's Inaugural Festival Latino Offers a Day of Color, Culture, and Celebration at Riverdale Regional Park
Celebrate the rich culture and vibrancy of Latino heritage at the inaugural Adams County Festival Latino on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable celebration of Latino culture with live music, art, food, and more!
Posted on: September 13, 2023
Dale Snyder Named Adams County Employee of All Seasons
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Dale Snyder as Adams County Employee of All Seasons at the county’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Posted on: September 11, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor 9/11 Anniversary
Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, September 11, 2023, from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.
President Biden issued A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023, and ordered flags lowered to half-staff. The full text is below:
Posted on: September 7, 2023
Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.
West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.
Posted on: August 17, 2023
Deputy County Manager Chris Kline Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Chris Kline, Deputy County Manager of Adams County, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Kline is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program, and the third credentialed leader currently serving within Adams County government.
Posted on: August 16, 2023
Adams County Celebrates Grand Opening of Fleet and Public Works Buildings with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Adams County officially opened its new Fleet and Public Works buildings today with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by county officials and employees, representatives from the City of Commerce City, contractors, architects, and artist Andy Dufford, whose piece of public art is displayed at the complex.
Posted on: August 15, 2023
Anythink and Adams County Announce Kerrie Joy as Inaugural Poet Laureate
Part of Sincerely, a celebration of poetry in Adams County
Posted on: August 9, 2023
Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance
After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.
