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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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Traffic Alert: Southbound US 85 Access to Westbound I-76 Closed Overnight on Sept. 28, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2
On Thursday, Sept. 28 and two consecutive nights next week (Sunday, Oct. 1 and Monday, Oct. 2), motorists should expect lane and ramp closures on westbound Interstate 76 near US Highway 85 while crews complete asphalt paving and sign panel placement. The southbound US 85 direct access to westbound I-76 will be closed at 104th Avenue from 9 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. on all three nights.
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Treasurer’s New Satellite Office
The Adams County Treasurer’s Office has a new satellite office located at the Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster. Hours of operation are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Services include property tax collection for all property classifications, senior exemption and property tax deferral assistance, mobile home ownership transfers and relocation services, and a free income tax preparation program for income-qualifying residents (Jan.–April).
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Town Hall Meeting - Bennett
The Adams County Board of Commissioners will host a town hall meeting open to all county residents on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6:30–8 p.m. at Bennett Senior High School, 610 7th St. Engage with the commissioners and county departments and listen to the conversations in your community.
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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at [email protected].
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Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered for Arvada Firefighter
Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 14, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Arvada Firefighter Lieutenant Jim Schaefer. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.
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New Pete Mirelez Human Services Center Open Today
The new Pete Mirelez Human Services Center at 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234, opened to the public on Monday, Sept. 11. This new 315,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility brings together nearly 800 employees and the more than 500 residents they serve daily.
The following program functions will operate out of the new Human Services Center:
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Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered Monday to Observe Patriot Day, Annual Remembrance of 9/11
Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, Sept. 11 in honor of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. This also is in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.
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Construction Announcement: Sheridan Blvd. Resurfacing 52nd to 58th Avenues
Road improvements and bridge repairs start soon
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Traffic Advisory: US85 Southbound at Colorado
Expect delays on US 85 southbound at Colorado State Highway 7 / Bridge St. in Adams County through Saturday morning, Sept. 16 for Bridge Work. Crews are rehabilitating the bridge deck on US 85 southbound, requiring a single lane closure on the bridge. Motorists should prepare for delays.
LANE CLOSURE INFO:
Traffic will be restricted to one lane on US 85 southbound at Colorado State Highway 7/Bridge St. through 7:00 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9. The lane will reopen to traffic and close again starting 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10 through 7 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16.
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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at [email protected].