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Riverdale Animal Shelter Free Adoption Event
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Riverdale Animal Shelter, like many shelters in the Denver Metro area, has been taking in a higher number of animals this year. To help more adoptable pets at their shelter find loving homes, adoption fees will be waived for pets six months and older Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2.
These free adoptions are for dogs, cats, and small companion animals. Dogs are limited to one per family and some exclusions may apply. The event will take place during normal business hours Friday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adoption visits must be completed 30 minutes prior to close.
If you are not able to adopt, there are other ways you can help reduce the high numbers of pets coming to the shelter:
- Many pets become lost in July while attempting to flee the loud sounds of fireworks. Make sure your pet’s microchip and license information is up to date and they are wearing a collar and ID tag.
- Become a foster parent and help care for animals until they can be placed in their forever homes.
- If you need to give up your pet due to difficult circumstances but the timing is not urgent, please call ahead and consider delaying for the next few weeks. They may also be able to point you to resources to help you keep your pet. However, if your circumstances are more pressing or you have an emergency, they are always there to help.
- If you do not find your next furry friend at Riverdale Animal Shelter, consider adopting from another Colorado shelter.
Riverdale Animal Shelter opened their new facility in the fall of 2020. It is located at the south end of Riverdale Regional Park in Brighton at 120th Ave. and Park Blvd. They provide safe shelter and care to more than 6,000 animals per year. Learn more at riverdaleanimalshelter.org.
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of Indiana Representative Jackie Walorski
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until midnight August 4, 2022, in honor of the passing of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski from Indiana, as directed by President Biden. Governor Polis fondly remembers his time serving with Rep. Walorski in the United States Congress and expresses personal feelings and condolences to friends, families, and colleagues.
Posted on: August 2, 2022
Westminster Public Schools Approved to Serve as Local Coordinating Organization for Adams County
Adams County, in partnership with Westminster Public Schools, is proud to announce Westminster Public Schools has been approved to act as a Local Coordinating Organization (LCO) for Adams County and provide universal pre-K and support in the early childhood development sector. The new Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) approved the application earlier this week.
Posted on: July 18, 2022
Adams County to Host National Association of Counties (NACo) 2022 Annual Conference
Adams County will host approximately 3,000 attendees for the NACo annual conference at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center July 20 – 24.
Posted on: July 7, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, July 9, 2022 as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated on July 4, 2022 by a gunman at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois as proclaimed by President Biden.
The text of the President’s proclamation reads:
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Riverdale Animal Shelter Free Adoption Event
Riverdale Animal Shelter, like many shelters in the Denver Metro area, has been taking in a higher number of animals this year. To help more adoptable pets at their shelter find loving homes, adoption fees will be waived for pets six months and older Friday, July 1, and Saturday, July 2.
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Prost! Craft Brewing is Moving Their Headquarters to Northglenn
Prost! Craft Brewing is moving their headquarters to Northglenn. With support from Adams County Commissioners and many community partners, this economic development investment will support the revitalization of the Northglenn Marketplace and will be an exciting place for the community to gather.
Prost will not only provide a local entertainment venue, it will bring more jobs to Northglenn and Adams County.
Posted on: June 23, 2022
A Tribute to Bob Sakata
Celebrated Colorado grower Bob Sakata, 96, died June 7. Bob was a pillar in the community of Brighton and a long time farmer in the area.
Posted on: June 7, 2022
Summer 2022 Photo Contest
Did you capture a great photo in Adams County? It could be featured on an Adams County traffic signal box or in our Adams County publications and website.
This competition is open to all Adams County residents, and photographers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. We are looking for beautiful images captured within the county with an emphasis on landscape and urban settings. You can submit as many high-resolution photographs as you would like. Photographs captured at seven megapixels or larger are required.
Posted on: June 3, 2022
Noel Bernal Appointed as Adams County Manager
At a special public hearing on Friday, June 3, the Adams County Board of Commissioners appointed Noel Bernal as County Manager.
Bernal comes from the City of Brownsville, Texas, where he has served as City Manager since 2018. He will start with the county on Monday, Aug. 8.
Posted on: May 25, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, July 9, 2022 as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated on July 4, 2022 by a gunman at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois as proclaimed by President Biden.
The text of the President’s proclamation reads: