Posted on: July 1, 2021
Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Tuesday, June 29, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, making this the sixth group of recipients, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.
“It’s inspiring to award these scholarships to these hard-working students from all corners of the county,” said Eva J. Henry, Chair of the Board of Commissioners. “We look forward to celebrating their college successes over the next four years as they make Adams County proud.”
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.
“I was so excited to chat with some of these students at the banquet and learn about their future plans,” said Adams County Manager Raymond H. Gonzales. “Their dedication to their studies is a testament to the amazing teachers and staff at school districts throughout Adams County.”
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
Jason Allen, $20,714.28 scholarship
Alyssa Baca, $20,714.28 scholarship
Maxson Boyer, $20,714.28 scholarship
Quyen Bui, $20,714.28 scholarship
Eila Cansler, $20,714.28 scholarship
Spencer Case, $20,714.28 scholarship
Hannah Chavez, $20,714.28 scholarship
Briana Cordova, $20,714.28 scholarship
Yahir Coronado Herrera, $20,714.28 scholarship
Cristal De La Torre, $20,714.28 scholarship
Linh Giang, $20,714.28 scholarship
Faith Jones, $20,714.28 scholarship
Jennifer Juarez Hernandez, $20,714.28 scholarship
Amna Khamosh, $20,714.28 scholarship
Cinthia Lara, $20,714.28 scholarship
Jennifer Lara, $20,714.28 scholarship
Denisse Larrasolo Lozoya, $20,714.28 scholarship
Sarah Le, $20,714.28 scholarship
Gabriella Liberati, $20,714.28 scholarship
Grace Marquez, $20,714.28 scholarship
Nicole Martinez, $20,714.28 scholarship
Adams County School District 14
Jasmin Antillon-Chavez, $15,000 scholarship
Blanca Avalos, $15,000 scholarship
Jesus Garcia, $15,000 scholarship
Lizbeth Parra, $15,000 scholarship
Brian Ramirez, $15,000 scholarship
Jamie Santana, $15,000 scholarship
Noaha Skaggs, $15,000 scholarship
Lesly Tevillo, $15,000 scholarship
Liliana Weide, $15,000 scholarship
Guadalupe Zuniga-Torres, $15,000 scholarship
Bennett School District 29J
Braden Burt, $15,000 scholarship
Mapleton Public Schools
Axel Aguilar, $10,000 scholarship
Geraldine Albornoz, $10,000 scholarship
Joselynn Calderon, $20,000 scholarship
Brenda Escobar, $10,000 scholarship
Janeth Garcia, $20,000 scholarship
Jasnoor Kaur, $10,000 scholarship
Andrea Leyva, $10,000 scholarship
Hoguer Prieto Bustillos, $20,000 scholarship
Autumn Riehemann, $10,000 scholarship
Melanie Suarez, $10,000 scholarship
School District 27J
Prisylla Arteaga, $15,000 scholarship
Tessa Davis, $15,000 scholarship
Jack Dittiro, $15,000 scholarship
Aileen Franco, $15,000 scholarship
Jaylene Lovett, $15,000 scholarship
Daniel Zuniga, $15,000 scholarship
Strasburg School District 31J
Janeth Lopez, $15,000 scholarship
Chevy White, $15,000 scholarship
Westminster Public Schools
Stephanie Araiza Acuna, $20,000 scholarship
Sarai Damasco, $20,000 scholarship
Julieanna Knief, $20,000 scholarship
Thabo Manyothwane, $20,000 scholarship
Alejandra Rodriguez, $20,000 scholarship
Tristan Saldana Lopez, $20,000 scholarship
Theresa Tran, $20,000 scholarship
Christopher Valle, $20,000 scholarship
Posted on: January 30, 2017
Printing Error on Property Tax Envelopes
A small number of Adams County property tax statements could be arriving in envelopes marked “Littleton Sewer and Storm Drainage Utility.”
The county’s external print vendor, Seattle-based The Master’s Touch, believes the error will impact less than one percent (500-3,000) of the 180,000 property tax statements the county is mailing. The error is believed to have occurred in their facility when envelopes from a previous print job were accidentally left in their sorting equipment.
Posted on: January 25, 2017
Adams County Hosts Regional Park and Fairgrounds Master Plan Open House
The Adams County Parks & Open Space Department and consultant team, Design Workshop, are working together to update the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds Master Plan. The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, Feb. 2, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at Adams County Regional Park, Administration Building (9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton) to share thoughts and feedback on the future needs at the Regional Park and Fairgrounds.
Posted on: January 24, 2017
The Future of Adams County
This morning, three students were awarded and recognized for their professionalism, preparedness, and inquisitive determination at the 2016 Adams County Commissioners’ Career Expo. Of the nearly 6,000 8th grade students who attended, Sydney Thomas (Silver Hills Middle School), Kimmy Ton (Silver Hills Middle School), and Elijah Moore-Mundell (York International) went above and beyond and made a big impact on the businesses and higher education institutions they met with. We commend them, and are proud to recognize them as the future of Adams County.
Posted on: January 18, 2017
Citizens Invited to Help Select Adams County's Employee of the Year
Adams County government is preparing to select its Employee of the Year (also known as the "Employee of ALL Seasons"), and the entire Adams County community is invited to help choose the winner. Now through January 20, county residents can access the online ballot by clicking on the link below.
Posted on: January 17, 2017
Commissioner Eva J. Henry Elected Board Chair
The Adams County Board of Commissioners today elected Eva J. Henry to serve as board chair for 2017. This election marks Commissioner Henry’s second term in the role of Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Henry, who represents District 1, also served in this capacity in 2013. Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco (District 2) was elected to serve as vice-chair.
Posted on: January 12, 2017
Adams County Awarded Funding for New Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
Adams County has been awarded $54,080 from the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) through its Charge Ahead Colorado program for the purchase and deployment of new electric vehicles and charging stations. One new charging station will be added to the Adams County Government Center public parking lot (4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton). Two charging stations will be added to the new Westminster Human Services Center public parking lot and one charging station will be added to the employee parking lot.
Posted on: January 12, 2017
Adams County Elected Officials and Judges Sworn in at Inauguration
Adams County marked the commencement of new terms for four elected officials and several judges in an Inauguration Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Waymire Dome at Adams County Regional Park in Brighton.
Residents, employees, and family and friends filled the Dome to watch the proceedings.
The following elected officials took the oath of office to begin new four-year terms:
Posted on: January 11, 2017
Adams County Launches E-Permit Center
Adams County has launched its new E-Permit Center, which will allow residents and businesses to handle all aspects of applying for a building permit online without having to travel to a county office.
Using the E-Permit Center, located at adcogov.org/epermitcenter, citizens can apply for, review, pay for, and print out building permits at any time from any computer or mobile device. In addition, residents and developers can use the E-Permit Center to schedule conceptual review meetings to get early input on more complex projects such as subdivisions and rezoning requests.
Posted on: January 6, 2017
Part of 96th Avenue to Close for Road Widening Project
Beginning Monday, Jan. 9 at 8 a.m., 96th Avenue will be closed between Tower Road and E-470 due to Commerce City's Tower Road widening project. The area will be reopened no later than Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m.
During the closure, the following detours are available:
Southbound E-470 drivers can exit at 104th Avenue and go west to Tower Road, then turn south on Tower Road to 96th.
Northbound E-470 drivers can exit to westbound Pena Boulevard to reach northbound Tower Road, then go west on 88th Avenue, and north on Buckley Road to 96th.
Posted on: January 4, 2017
County Will Appeal Retail Marijuana Tax to Supreme Court
Adams County Commissioners have directed County Attorney Heidi Miller to appeal a December 15, 2016 Colorado Court of Appeals opinion to the Colorado Supreme Court. Reversing a Sept. 23, 2016 Adams County District Court decision, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion in favor of three municipalities ruling that, despite voter approval in all cities, the county does not have the authority to impose a special sales tax on retail marijuana.
Pending the definitive ruling through the appeal process, the county will continue to collect the three percent tax on retail marijuana.
