Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

Notice of Emergency Preparedness Exercise - N Line Commuter Rail

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Posted on: October 27, 2020

The Regional Transportation District (RTD), in coordination with Suncor and local emergency services will conduct an emergency preparedness drill for the N Line on Wednesday, Oct. 28, between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. The drill will take place at RTD’s Commerce City/72nd Station, 3838 E. 72nd Ave.

The simulated exercise will allow local agencies to coordinate communications and response strategies in the event of an actual emergency along the new commuter rail N Line from Denver to Thornton which opened for service on Sept. 21.

The drill scenario will simulate a chemical release at the Suncor refinery that affects the local area and passengers on an N Line train. During the exercise, emergency equipment may be visible in the area and at Commerce City·72nd Station.

The N Line will be in service will be in service during the drill, with passenger trains running on a single track through the station. Bus service will run as scheduled. The drill is not expected to significantly affect traffic in the area.

Due to social distancing restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance at the exercise is limited to drill participants.

N Line

Safety training is a central focus for RTD. Above, local emergency responders attend
a train car familiarization exercise in February at the Eastlake 124th Station in Thornton.

 An N Line train passes the Suncor refinery.
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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.  

Chris Kline
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.