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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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Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center is Now Riverdale Animal Shelter
Last month, the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center moved to its new location and transitioned to Riverdale Animal Shelter (RAS). The shelter’s new address is 12155 Park Blvd., Brighton.
RAS is located at the south end of Riverdale Regional Park—on 120th Ave. and Park Blvd., between Hwy. 85 and Quebec St.
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79 acres of significant farmland and water preserved in Historic Splendid Valley
Brighton area prime soils actively farmed for over a century remain key part of community’s agricultural heritage and local food supply
New Public Health Orders Implemented to Contain Alarming Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Adams County
Failure to lower cases could shut county down.
Despite further restrictions, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Adams County at an alarming rate, while the number of available hospital beds for intensive care patients becomes more limited.
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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
The Suncor Fire Department will be conducting fire training daily from Tuesday, Nov. 3, to Friday, Nov. 6, from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. During the training there likely will be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, Suncor will cease all training and sound the appropriate alarms.
COVID-19 Town Hall in Spanish on Thursday, Nov. 5
Join the upcoming town hall to discuss the concerns of our Spanish speaking community members about COVID-19. Watch virtually on Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
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Central 70 Upcoming Ramp Closures
Quebec Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 closing - Nov. 3
The Quebec Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 will close starting at 10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 through mid-November. This closure allows crews to rebuild the on-ramp in this area. Motorists will detour to the Holly Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 via Stapleton North Drive. See the detour map and drive safely.
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Adams County Expands Mini-Grant and Small Business Stabilization Programs to Assist with COVID-19 Business Operations
As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County, through its Community & Economic Development Department, is expanding its Mini-Grant and Small Business Stabilization programs as the county is required to move to Level 3 on the state’s Safer at Home dial today.
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All Adams County Motor Vehicle Offices Closed Tuesday, Nov. 3
To provide assistance to the Elections Department, all Adams County Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Processing behind-the-scenes will continue, and all transactions will be available online at myDMV.colorado.gov.
There are direct links available for each transaction:
Notice of Emergency Preparedness Exercise - N Line Commuter Rail
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.
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Skyrocketing COVID-19 Cases Force Adams County to Level 3 of Safer at Home Starting October 28
Because Adams County incidence rates are almost double the level needed to stay in Level 2 of Safer at Home and hospitalizations are rising statewide, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will move the county into Level 3 of Safer at Home on the state’s dial in hopes to quickly reduce the spread of the virus. The dial is a framework to inform counties about how they are doing to contain the virus and has five levels.