Pelican Ponds Open Space Grand Opening
Posted on: June 7, 2019
Adams County Commissioners, staff, and the Colorado Attorney General celebrated the grand opening of Pelican Ponds Open Space on Thursday, June 6. Pelican Ponds Open Space, located at 9200 Riverdale Rd., Thornton, is a restored, 200-acre property located along the west bank of the South Platte River Trail between 88th Avenue and 96th Avenue in Thornton.
“The passionate staff in our Parks, Open Space and Cultural Arts department have put years of work into this property to improve the quality of life for our residents,” said Steve O’Dorisio, Board of Commissioners chair. “With the goal of improving access to parks and open space in Adams County, they will continue working to maintain connectivity along the South Platte River Trail and the network of multimodal options available to our residents.”
This project restored and enhanced surface water, wetlands, groundwater, riparian, and grassland habitats. The developed public access facilities and recreation opportunities, including a parking lot, picnic shelters, fishing access improvements, trails, signage, and wildlife viewing will allow Adams County residents to enjoy the South Platte River Trail and the restored natural habitat.
“There was a common purpose to make this community more beautiful so future generations can take in these open spaces and advance the overall vision of a northeast greenway corridor,” said Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General. “This effort involved incredible leadership across different jurisdictions and government entities on behalf of the people of Colorado.”
This property, formerly known as 88th Avenue Open Space, was originally a sand and gravel mining site, which resulted in a significantly degraded ecosystem. The South Pond was prone to occasional flooding and would result in damage to the South Platte River Trail and debris accumulation. It also had a large population of invasive vegetation species.
“The size of the property and variety of natural habitats presented an opportunity for natural resource restoration and recreational improvements,” said Byron Fanning, Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts director. “A secondary channel was added to improve habitat and increase flood conveyance, and the ecological restoration was achieved by planting and seeding native vegetation across more than 20 acres.”
The project was a collaboration between a variety of partners and stakeholders, including State of Colorado Natural Resource Trustees; Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department; Urban Drainage & Flood Control District; Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife; and Metro Wastewater Reclamation District.
For more information about parks, open space, and cultural art in Adams County, visit adcogov.org/parks.
Posted on: March 7, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman
COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.
Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.
Posted on: February 16, 2024
New Adams County Solid Waste Hauler Licensing Ordinance Aims to Increase Recycling and Improve Safety
Starting Feb. 17, residents and businesses in unincorporated Adams County can sign up for recycling services through their trash collection service provider when the county’s new Solid Waste Hauler Licensing Ordinance takes effect.
Posted on: February 15, 2024
Vote in the 2023 Employee of ALL Seasons Nomination Community Survey
Residents of Adams County are invited to participate in the voting process for the Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons award. The Employee of the Season recognition program recognizes the efforts of Adams County employees in all departments/offices.
In 2023, there were 26 employees who were Employee of the Season winners in the following seven recognition categories:
Posted on: February 8, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Former Colorado State Senator Keith King
DENVER- Last week, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor former Colorado State Senator Keith King on the day of his memorial. The memorial has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 21 and flags are to be lowered that day from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.
Posted on: February 6, 2024
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) Supports Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s Recent Action to Protect Clean Air for All
Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) announced the largest state enforcement package against a single facility for air pollution violations to Suncor refinery in Commerce City. Suncor must pay at least $10.5 million toward penalties and projects due to air pollution violations from July 2019 through June 2021. This action is a step toward holding Suncor more accountable for past violations and requires the refinery to take steps to prevent future violations.
Posted on: January 9, 2024
Commissioner Emma Pinter Elected Board Chair for 2024
Commissioner Eva Henry Selected as Vice-Chair
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Emma Pinter as board chair for 2024. Pinter first took office to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2019 and won re-election in 2022.
Posted on: December 28, 2023
Adams County, VOA Colorado, DRCOG, and Senior Hub Seek Volunteers to Deliver Meals to Older Adults
The nonprofit Senior Hub recently reported it was running out of funds to continue supporting its Meals on Wheels program in Adams County. To ensure Senior Hub’s existing clients continue to receive meal delivery services, Adams County has partnered with Senior Hub, Volunteers of America Colorado (VOA Colorado), and Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to fund emergency meals while a long-term strategy is developed to continue these services for older adults into the new year.
Posted on: December 19, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly Half Staff to Honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on all public buildings to honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Nation’s highest court as directed by President Biden. Flags should be at half-staff from midnight Monday, Dec. 18, to sunset Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Governor Polis previously released a statement on the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
The text of President Biden’s proclamations reads:
Posted on: December 12, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $8 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $8 million in open space grants for 16 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: December 7, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in honor of the Americans who died in service of their country at Pearl Harbor, as directed by President Biden.
President Biden’s proclamation reads:
