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: March 29, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Tragedy in Nashville
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, March 31, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Nashville, TN, as proclaimed by President Biden.
In the proclamation, the President states:
Posted on: March 21, 2023
Adams County Government Names Alisha Reis Senior Deputy County Manager
Adams County Government has announced that Alisha Reis will be elevated to senior deputy county manager, effective immediately. Reis has served as deputy county manager since 2018, helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the fifth-largest county in Colorado, with approximately 520,000 residents. She also served as interim county manager for nine months, the first time a woman served in the role of chief appointed official for Adams County.
Posted on: March 3, 2023
Adams County Secures Second Round of Funding from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Adams County is proud to announce the distribution of its second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, a total of $48,550,500. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has identified several partnerships and initiatives to distribute the funds and address housing and homelessness prevention, mental health, domestic violence and public health initiatives.
Posted on: February 23, 2023
Bebe Rexha to Headline Concert at Adams County Pride
Adams County is excited to announce songwriter, performer, and LGBTQ+ supporter, Bebe Rexha, as the headlining act for this year’s Adams County Pride event. The much-anticipated event returns to Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, on Saturday, June 10. VIP and general admission concert tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb.
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Adams County Receives First Place IAFE Award for Pride Event
Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts is proud to announce it received the prestigious "Non-Fair Facility Usage Award 2022" for its first-ever Pride event. The award, presented by the International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE), recognizes successful events outside of the annual county fair.
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Vote for the 2022 Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons
As a resident of Adams County, you are invited to participate in the voting process for the Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons award. The Employee of the Season recognition program recognizes the efforts of Adams County employees in all departments/offices. In 2022, there were 21 employees who were Employee of the Season winners in the eight recognition categories.
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Adams County Launches First Health Department
Commemorates Occasion with Grand Opening Ceremony
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Tragic Shooting in Monterey Park, California
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties immediately until sunset on January 26, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Monterey Park, California as directed by President Biden. Flags will be flown at half-staff starting immediately until sunset, January 26, 2023.
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Adams County Welcomes Nikki Kimbleton as New Communications Director
Adams County is excited to announce the hiring of Nikki Kimbleton as the new Communications director. With more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and crisis management, Kimbleton brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the role.
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio Elected Board Chair for 2023
Commissioner Lynn Baca Selected as Vice-Chair
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio as board chair for 2023. O’Dorisio was first elected to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2014 and won re-election in 2018 and 2022.
