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198 lives gone – but honored and never forgotten. In 2023, Adams County accounted for nearly one in ten overdose deaths across Colorado. Just ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is re-doubling its efforts to protect lives and reduce the stigma of overdose-related deaths, rebranding its Harm Reduction program as Project Connects.
Our promise to the community: Promoting Health, Building Connections.
As part of our introduction of Project Connects to the community, we invite members of local news organizations to join us as we lay flags in honor of the 198 lives lost to overdoses last year.
The event will feature visuals of the flags and interviews with Project Connects members about their work to fight overdoses and the services they provide daily to keep people safe.
- Where: ACHD Westminster Clinic, 1401 W. 122nd Ave., #200, Westminster
- When: Thursday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m.
Please contact Jennifer Lucero Alvarez at 720.327.2653 or [email protected] to coordinate coverage.
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Colorado’s COVID-19 Dial 3.0 Update Released
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has released the latest update to Colorado’s COVID-19 dial framework - Dial 3.0. The updated dial public health order went into effect Wednesday, March 24.
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Adams County Moving from Level 1 Fire Restrictions to No Restrictions
Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn announced Adams County will be moving from Level 1 Fire Restrictions to No Restrictions effective immediately based upon the current fire weather conditions in Adams County. The Fire Conditions will be updated as necessary pending changing fire weather conditions.
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Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Boulder Shooting
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset on April 1 to honor and remember the victims of the shooting at the King Soopers grocery store at the Table Mesa Shopping Center in Boulder. Flags will be lowered for 10 days to remember each of the 10 individuals who lost their lives.
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Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of the Shooting in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset March 22, 2021 the lowering of flags to half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the shooting in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, as proclaimed by President Biden.
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Adams County Buildings Closed Monday, March 15/Temporary Road Closures
Due to inclement weather, all county buildings and all county operations will be closed on Monday, March 15, including the offices of District Attorney, Justice Center, and Probation.
DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS - Please do not drive
Xcel Energy and United Power Preparing for Heavy Snow
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COVID-19 Testing Site and Vaccine Clinic Closures
Due to likely extreme weather conditions this weekend, the free Water World COVID-19 Testing Site will be closed on Saturday, March 13, and Sunday, March 14.
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Brian Staley Named Director of Public Works Department
Brian Staley has been named Director of the Adams County Public Works Department.
Staley previously served for nearly three years as the Public Works deputy director and senior traffic engineer. He brings more than 22 years of organizational leadership experience to this position. Staley earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado. He is also a registered professional engineer with the State of Colorado and achieved certifications as a professional traffic operations engineer and road safety professional.
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Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco Appointed to Colorado Aeronautical Board
Governor Jared Polis recently announced the appointment of Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB), through Dec. 19, 2022.
The CAB assesses the state's aviation needs and makes recommendations to the Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Department of Transportation. Tedesco will serve as a representative of a local government that operates airports on the eastern slope.
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Courtney Cox Selected to Serve on IAFE Ambassador Team
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) announced the launch of the first IAFE Ambassador Team. Kady Porterfield (Kittitas County Fair, WA), Lonna Breshears (Western Idaho Fair), and our own Courtney Cox were selected to serve on the team after a competitive selection process.