Protect Your Family from Rabies
Posted on: May 11, 2018
It’s spring and that means wildlife will be coming out of hibernation. Rabies reservoir species in Colorado include bats, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and coyotes. In 2018 and as of May 8, 2018, there have been 152 animals that tested positive for rabies. This number is higher than what has ever been reported at this time of the year in Colorado. Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) has had only two of these rabid animals, one skunk in Arapahoe County and one alpaca in Douglas County. This is the first known rabid alpaca in Colorado. Please report any pet or human exposure to wildlife immediately to TCHD. TCHD investigates high-risk exposures to wildlife and highly suspect domestic animals. Domestic pets (dogs and cats, etc.) that bite or scratch people are referred to animal control for assessment and 10-day quarantine of the pet. Remember to stay away from wild animals, do not leave pet food outside and keep control of your pets outdoors. Vaccinating pets and livestock is the best protection from rabies exposures.
Posted on: September 15, 2021
Work Options Cafe and Culinary Program Opens at Human Services Center
The Adams County Human Services Department is partnering with local nonprofit Work Options to provide a café and free culinary training program for Adams County residents and employees.
Program participants will train with professional chefs, earn certifications, earn up to $400 per month, and complete training in six weeks. There are also food truck internships available as part of the program.
Posted on: September 9, 2021
Commerce City Motor Vehicle Office is Moving
On Friday, Sept. 10, the Adams County Motor Vehicle Office in Commerce City, 4201 E. 72nd Ave., Suite A, will be closed to move to its new location: 7190 Colorado Blvd. The new office is in the South Platte Center and is directly across the street from the current location.
The new office will feature a lobby for the general public, located in Suite #100, that will open on Tuesday, Sept. 14. It will also include a new Commercial and Dealer Hub, located in Suite #150, that will open on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
Posted on: September 9, 2021
Adams County Celebrates Groundbreaking of Veterans Memorial at Riverdale Regional Park
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Adams County broke ground to begin construction on a new Veterans Memorial on the shore of Mann-Nyholt Lake at Riverdale Regional Park on Wednesday, Sept 8.
When finished, the memorial will be a life-sized model of the USS Colorado battleship, with the bow jutting into the lake and the current trail passing through the site. To view high-resolution renderings of the planned memorial, visit adcogov.org/veterans-memorial.
Posted on: August 31, 2021
Tri-County Health Department Rescinds Option for Counties to Opt Out of Public Health Orders
Yesterday, Tri-County Health Department’s (TCHD) Board of Health voted to rescind their policy on allowing opt outs to countywide public health orders by Board of Commissioners, specifically regarding the recent mask order for children ages 2-11, and put a universal mask order in place for all schools in Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties regardless of vaccination status. The new order goes into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 1, through Friday, Dec. 31, unless amended, extended, or rescinded.
Posted on: August 31, 2021
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Colorado Governor Lamm
Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, to honor the passing of former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm. A memorial service is scheduled for Governor Lamm on August 31, 2021.
Governor Polis issued a proclamation declaring August 31 Governor Richard Lamm Day.
Posted on: August 27, 2021
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings beginning immediately until sunset on August 30, 2021 in honor of the U.S. service members and victims killed in the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Posted on: August 24, 2021
Board of Commissioners Vote to Opt Out of Tri-County Health Department’s Mask Order for Children Ages 2-11
The Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 at public hearing today to opt out of Tri-County Health Department’s mask order for children ages 2-11. The commissioners’ action today allows each school district to follow or amend existing protocols. The opt out allows for each district to implement their individual approach.
Posted on: August 3, 2021
Adams County Commissioners Demand Reinstatement of Bus Route 520 Stop at the Adams County Justice Center
The Adams County Commissioners, along with other county officials, are demanding the Regional Transportation District (RTD) fully reinstate bus route 520, which serves the Adams County Justice Center, Adams County Government Center, Platte Valley Medical Center, and many other destinations and connections in the Brighton area.
Posted on: July 30, 2021
Board of Commissioners Vote to Amend Local Oil and Gas Regulations
The Board of Commissioners voted 3-1 at public hearing today to adopt proposed regulation amendments for oil and gas facility development in unincorporated Adams County. The revised regulations update oil and gas facility permitting process requirements, as well as incorporate additional performance standards to ensure the protection of public health, safety, welfare, and the environment.
Posted on: July 27, 2021
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $9.5 Million in Open Space Grants
Today, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded more than $9.5 million in open space grants for 20 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the Spring 2021 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2020 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
