Thornton Harvest Fest
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Park
York St. and Thornton Parkway, Thornton
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More Than $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded to County Students
Posted on: May 19, 2022
Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Tuesday, May 17, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, making this the seventh group of recipients, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.
“We are proud to support these worthy students by providing a path to help them further their education,” said Lynn Baca, Chair of the Board of Commissioners. “These scholarships will alleviate some of the worries of paying for college, and we send our best wishes to all the student recipients.”
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. First-generation and low-income high school seniors were among those 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
Maryam Akbari, $20,714.28 scholarship
Zora Alexander, $20,714.28 scholarship
Yesenia Aragon, $20,714.28 scholarship
Abhiyan Barailee, $20,714.28 scholarship
Erick Becerril Barbaosa, $20,714.28 scholarship
Isabela Castaneda Rodelo, $20,714.28 scholarship
Kamyar Dargahi, $20,714.28 scholarship
Alondra Eguino, $20,714.28 scholarship
Marcus Farmer, $20,714.28 scholarship
Brayden Gibbens, $20,714.28 scholarship
Quianna Gooch, $20,714.28 scholarship
Sarai Ibuado Castro, $20,714.28 scholarship
Madison Jenks, $20,714.28 scholarship
Jorge Lopez Garcia, $20,714.28 scholarship
Angel Montoya, $20,714.28 scholarship
Solomon Mushabe, $20,714.28 scholarship
Saima Omar, $20,714.28 scholarship
Erika Salas Palos, $20,714.28 scholarship
Delina Servin, $20,714.28 scholarship
Evelyn Smith, $20,714.28 scholarship
Sarthak Tiwari, $20,714.28 scholarship
Adams County School District 14
Cesar Garcia, $15,000 scholarship
Liliya Gokh, $15,000 scholarship
Isai Hernandez, $15,000 scholarship
Angela Macias, $15,000 scholarship
Ajaiye Mitchell, $15,000 scholarship
Claudia Murillo, $15,000 scholarship
Yuvia Rocha, $15,000 scholarship
Diana Soto-Macias, $15,000 scholarship
Katherine Teter, $15,000 scholarship
Efren Vidana, $15,000 scholarship
Bennett 29J
Katelyn Chapman, $18,000 scholarship
Mapleton Public Schools
Veronica Aguilar-Gonzalez, $10,000 scholarship
Citlali Campos, $10,000 scholarship
Aaron Corral, $10,000 scholarship
Anette De Santiago, $20,000 scholarship
Yanetzy Estrada Sanchez, $10,000 scholarship
Jocelyn Hernandez, $10,000 scholarship
Priscila Holguin Munoz, $10,000 scholarship
Carmen Marmolejo, $10,000 scholarship
Ari Quezada Caro, $20,000 scholarship
Alexia Tavarez, $20,000 scholarship
School District 27J
Nabor Alvarez, $26,000 scholarship
Angelo Flores, $26,000 scholarship
Salina Le, $26,000 scholarship
Madisyn Pinney, $26,000 scholarship
Emiliano Salcido, $26,000 scholarship
Strasburg School District 31J
Emma Atkinson, $11,500 scholarship
Tallin Hall, $11,500 scholarship
Westminster Public Schools
Makenzie Allen, $15,555 scholarship
Victoria Butler, $15,555 scholarship
Kaitlyn Dunaway, $15,555 scholarship
Michelle Le, $15,555 scholarship
Laura Nguyen, $15,555 scholarship
Isabella Perez, $15,555 scholarship
Valeria Salayandia Adame, $15,555 scholarship
Hailey Wong, $15,555 scholarship
Yinlai Yang, $15,555 scholarship
Posted on: September 29, 2016
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Shimon Peres, Former President and Prime Minister of Israel
Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff to honor the memory of former President and Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres, and as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, September 30, 2016.
Posted on: September 26, 2016
Welby Heritage Foundation Hosting Neighborhood Meeting
The Welby Heritage Foundation is hosting a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Welby Montessori School, 1200 E. 78th Ave., Denver. Meet your neighbors and join the Welby Heritage Foundation for a community night geared toward neighborhood information and collaboration.
What to expect at the meeting:
Posted on: September 22, 2016
Free Paint Drop-Off Event
Sustainable Adams County and the City of Thornton are hosting a free paint drop-off event for local households and businesses on Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.- 1 pm., at the Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Citizens may bring most types of paint, stain and varnish.
Posted on: September 16, 2016
County Launches New Website
Adams County government is pleased to announce the launch of a new website built with an emphasis on responsive design, improved search functionality, an updated look, and easy-to-use navigation tools.
Posted on: September 16, 2016
Traffic Advisory - Ramp closure on westbound I-70 to southbound I-225
The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that the ramp leading from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 225 will be closed from 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, until 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Closures are necessary so crews can install three 44-foot modular joints that each must be installed in one piece across the width of the bridge.Traffic is advised to use alternate routes.
Posted on: September 13, 2016
Rain Barrel Program Workshop
Sustainable Adams County has partnered with CSU Extension to educate Adams County residents on rainwater collection systems. This is an opportunity for residents to learn the facts, become familiar with the environmental benefits of rain harvesting, and leave armed with the tools and knowledge to become a successful contributor to conservation in Adams County.
Posted on: September 12, 2016
Opioid Epidemic in Colorado - Policies, Programs, & Progress
BRIGHTON, Colorado, - As part of the Obama Administration’s effort to address the opioid epidemic in this country, USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak has been tasked with leading an interagency effort focused on heroin and prescription drug abuse in rural areas. The department has been convening a series of regional roundtables across the country to raise awareness around this issue and to solicit input from community leaders and medical professionals about the special challenges facing rural communities and what is needed for rural ar
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.
