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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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Citizens Can Now Renew License Plates at 20 Kiosks in 12 Colorado Counties
Renewing your license plates in Colorado is now exciting and much easier. Citizens in 12 Colorado counties now have the option to renew their vehicle registration at any of the 20 self-service kiosks located in any of those participating counties.
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Balanced Housing Plan
The Adams County Community and Economic Development Department has been developing a draft Balanced Housing Plan (BHP) over the past year with goals, policies, and recommendations.
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Adopt-a-Spot Program
The Adams County Adopt-a-Spot program allows an individual, family, or group to help preserve and maintain our parks, trails, and open spaces. This is a fun, flexible way to volunteer, as the clean-up schedule is designed by you with a minimum of four cleanups a year for a one-year commitment.
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Help Kids in Need by Becoming a Foster Parent
The Adams County Foster Care team is looking to expand the team of foster parents who care for school-aged children in need of a temporary home. These children are from your neighborhood and perhaps the very school your children attend. Please join them for an information meeting this Saturday, March 3, 8:30-10 a.m., at the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 N.
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Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Late Billy Graham
Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 2, to honor the internment of the late Billy Graham, and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
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Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of the Florida High School Attack
Thursday, Feb. 15 - Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Feb. 19 to honor the victims of the attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
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[updated] Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of El Paso County Deputy Micah Flick
Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 —
Gov. John Hickenlooper tonight ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings to honor El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Micah Flick starting tomorrow at sunrise until sunset on Saturday, February 10th, which is day of the funeral services.
Flick, 34, was killed while responding to a motor vehicle theft. Two other deputies, a Colorado Springs police officer and a civilian were injured in the shooting. Flick served the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for 11 years.
He is survived by his wife and 7-year-old twins.
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Twin Lakes Park Closure
Twin Lakes Park will close on Monday, Feb. 5, to undergo renovations. The renovations will last until August when the park will reopen. The Clear Creek Trail, which runs south of Twin Lakes Park, will remain open, however the entire Twin Lakes Park area will be closed. There will be no access to trails, facilities, or the parking lot during this time. Detour signs are in place to direct residents.
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Funeral for Fallen Deputy Heath Gumm
The funeral service for Adams County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Heath Gumm has been scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road, in Lafayette.
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County to Participate in National Point in Time Count to Assist Those Experiencing Homelessness
From sundown on Monday, Jan. 29, through sundown on Tuesday, Jan. 30, Adams County will conduct the Point in Time (PIT) count, the annual count of persons experiencing homelessness.