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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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Suncor Refinery Experiences Equipment Malfunction
*Spanish version follows below // La versión en español se ofrece más abajo
Suncor has released this statement:
At about 5:40 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17, the Suncor Commerce City refinery experienced an equipment malfunction resulting in a release of catalyst from the Plant 2 Fluidized Catalytic Cracker, or FCC unit. FCC catalyst is a clay-like material. As a precautionary measure, we sounded a vapor release alarm and immediately initiated our response plan. The unit has been put in safe mode.
County Buildings Closing Immediately through March 22
Due to three confirmed public cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Adams County, and a county employee under quarantine order from a medical professional, county leadership made the decision to close all Adams County buildings until Monday, March 23. This measure will allow for cleaning and disinfection of county buildings. We are taking this step out of an abundance of caution.
The Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, Justice Center, and Sex Assault Task Force Office will remain open until further notice.
First Three Positive for COVID-19 in Adams County
Three presumptive COVID-19 positive cases in Adams County have been reported, representing the first cases in the county. The cases include a woman in her 30s from Brighton with uncertain exposure, a woman in her 30s from Northglenn who is hospitalized and had no travel history, and a woman in her 60s from Westminster with travel history.
Adams County Declares State of Emergency
Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 in Colorado, and two confirmed cases in Adams County, the Board of County Commissioners has declared a state of emergency for Adams County.
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Planned Maintenance at Suncor's Commerce City Refinery
On Monday, March 9, Suncor began planned maintenance in Plant 2 of its Commerce City refinery. This work includes taking some operating units out of service, performing the maintenance, and bringing the units back online. The work is scheduled to last approximately two weeks. Suncor expects periods of increased flaring as it shuts down the units over the next couple of days. Similarly, Suncor expects periods of increased flaring toward the end of the maintenance period as the units come back online.
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Counties hosted live COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, March 11
Direct access to information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) from your local public health department just got easier for residents and businesses in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties.
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Adams Hollow Disc Golf Weekday Closure
The Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course at Riverdale Regional Park will be closed on weekdays (Monday-Friday) starting next week until early April 2020 due to construction around the area and safety concerns near the course. The course will remain open on the weekends unless project impacts deem it necessary to close the course. In addition, there may be slight disruptions in play at Riverdale Golf Courses during construction. Thank you for your compliance with this closure.
Health Alert: Coronavirus Update
Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) has provided the following update regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information on the COVID-19, visit the TCHD website.
Importantly, at the present, the risk to the general public is low and Colorado has no cases.
Adams County Ranks Second in Nation for Employment Growth
In a report just released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Adams County ranked second out of the largest 356 counties in the nation in employment growth in the third quarter of 2019.
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Assessor’s Satellite Office at Human Services Center Closing
Effective Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m., the Assessor’s Satellite Office at HSC, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, will close. All operations will return to the main office at the Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton. The Assessor’s office can be reached via email or phone: 720.523.6038.