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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 to Conduct Marine Spill Exercise
NOTICE: Suncor's Emergency Response Team will conduct emergency response simulations on the following dates, times, and locations:
- Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019,8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sand Creek, Commerce City
- Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Platte River near E. 104th Avenue, Thornton
During the exercises, an oil containment boom will be deployed as part of simulated release scenarios. No materials will be released into the river. Local stakeholders, regulatory agencies and local government officials have been notified.
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Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Patriot Day, Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This is also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.
See the full presidential proclamation below.
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Willow Bay Open House
Join the Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department for an on-site open house event for Willow Bay Open Space on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at 13883 Brighton Rd., Brighton (at E-470). Enjoy food and drinks, cast a line with provided fishing equipment, bring the kids to build nature crafts, and learn more about the property. No registration required.
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I-76 Ramp Closures at I-25 During Overnight Hours This Weekend
The EB I-76 ramp to NB I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, through Tuesday, Sept. 10. The closure is necessary while crews replace bridge deck panels and make safety improvements. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
Board of Commissioners Vote to Approve Oil and Gas Regulations
The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 at public hearing today (September 3, 2019) to adopt a new set of regulations for oil and gas facility development in unincorporated Adams County. The new regulations include the process for applying for an oil and gas facility permit as well as significant regulations regarding safety requirements and environmental standards for operation of facilities.
CDOT - I/76/I-25 Travel Advisory
The eastbound I-76 ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights after Labor Day weekend. The closure will be in place 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Thursday, Sept. 5 while crews apply polyester concrete overlays to strengthen and protect the deck, and to maximize driver safety. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.
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Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day
Join the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center as they participate in Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day on Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Water World, 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights. For only $9.99 per pup, Cowabunga Beach, Turtle Bay, and Thunder Bay will be open for your pup’s water enjoyment. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Food for Hope Announces Opening of Northglenn High School Food Bank
41,000 children in Adams County are considered food insecure.
25% of the homeless population in Adams County is made up of children 0-17
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Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Gunnery Sergeant Koppenhafer
DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, to honor Gunnery Sergeant Scott A. Koppenhafer of Mancos, Colorado.
Koppenhafer died on Aug. 10, 2019 in Iraq after suffering fatal wounds while supporting Iraqi Security Forces. He was assigned to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019.
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