Thornton Harvest Fest
Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Park
York St. and Thornton Parkway, Thornton
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Traffic Alert: Night Closures on I-70 and I-25
Posted on: June 14, 2017
Overhead sign structure removal requires the full closure of westbound Interstate 70 at Federal Boulevard (exit 272) on Sunday, June 18, starting at 11 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 19, in time for the morning commute. Northbound I-25 will be closed overnight on Monday, June 19, at Colfax Avenue (exit 210A) from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 20. Single and double lane closures will begin as early as 8 p.m. in advance of planned full highway closures at 11 p.m.
Northbound I-25 off-ramps to 23rd Avenue and Speer Boulevard will be closed for several hours overnight on Monday, June 12, to install part of the the new cantilever sign structures. Ramp closures will occur after 8 p.m. and reopen before 5:30 a.m.
All work is weather-dependent and the schedule is subject to change. Visit www.codot.gov/projects/denver-metro-sign-structures for the latest information on planned highway closures including detour routes and schedule updates. Information will be also be posted on www.cotrip.org and on variable message signs approaching the work zone.Detour route information follows.
Detours
- Sunday, June 18: Westbound I-70 will be closed from Federal Boulevard to North Harlan Street (11 pm. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 19)
To detour around this closure, through traffic will be directed to exit I-70 at northbound I-25 (exit 274), travel north on I-25 for 2.5 miles to westbound I-76 (exit 216B), travel west for six miles and merge onto I-70. The signed detour adds approximately four miles to the through traffic route. During the closure, on-ramps to westbound I-70 at Pecos Street and Federal Boulevard will be closed. Ramp traffic will be directed north on Federal Boulevard to access the signed detour route along I-76. Ramp closures may begin as early as 10 p.m. A second westbound I-70 full closure may be necessary later in the week to dismantle a second sign structure. - Monday, June 19: Northbound I-25 will be closed from Colfax Avenue to Speer Boulevard (11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 20)
To detour around this closure, through traffic will exit northbound I-25 at Colfax Avenue (exit 210A), travel west (left) for 0.5 mile, turn right on northbound Federal Boulevard for 2.7 miles, turn right to merge onto eastbound I-70 and continue for 1.7 miles to northbound I-25 (exit 274). The signed detour adds approximately two miles to the through detour route. During the closure, on-ramps to northbound I-25 at 8th Avenue/Wyandot Street, Stadium Circle, Colfax Avenue and 23rd Avenue will be closed. Ramp traffic will be directed west to access the signed detour route Federal Boulevard. Ramp closures may begin as early as 10 p.m. A second northbound full closure may be necessary later in the week to dismantle a second sign structure.
Posted on: September 8, 2016
Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center Events
If you're looking for a new addition to your family, come out to one of the free adoption events offered by the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center. The shelter will have dogs from the shelter available for adoption.
Posted on: September 7, 2016
Community Resource and Employment Fair
Join us for the next Community Resource and Employment Fair on Thursday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.—2 p.m. at the Waymire Dome, Adams County Regional Park (9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton). Meet with employers, apply for jobs and attend our free job workshops. Also, register for a wide variety of support programs, including: food assistance, Medicaid, housing, childcare, early childhood education, senior services, employment services, health and wellness, and more. Additional information, including helpful documents, will be posted shortly.
Posted on: August 23, 2016
New Section of South Platte River Trail Opens
Adams County Parks and Open Space has opened the new segment of the South Platte River Trail. The trail became active on Wednesday, August 24, completing the trail within unincorporated Adams County. This $1.8 million project, funded by the Adams County Open Space Sales Tax and a Great Outdoors Colorado “Paths to Parks” grant award, will add approximately two miles of concrete trails along the river as well as two bridges to accommodate pedestrians between 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue.
Posted on: August 10, 2016
Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course Grand Opening
Adams County Parks and Open Space will host a Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m., for Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course, located at the Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. The ceremonial “First Disc” will be thrown at 3:45 p.m.
Posted on: August 8, 2016
County Hires Oil and Gas Liaison
The Adams County Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) hired Chris Simmons to serve in the role of oil and gas liaison. In an effort to increase public outreach and provide administration of the county’s new oil and gas regulations, the Board of County Commissioners approved the addition of a full-time oil and gas liaison following a six-week moratorium on oil and gas development, which ended March 22, 2016.
Posted on: July 11, 2016
Construction Begins on North I-25 Express Lanes from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) broke ground this week on the latest expansion of the I-25 Express Lanes project. The $97.5 million project is an extension of the Express Lanes project completed on I-25 between US 36 and 120th Avenue, which will add one tolled express lane in each direction from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470. Details regarding construction and toll information can be found here.
Posted on: July 6, 2016
Commissioners Add Evening Schedule for Public Hearings
With the goal of increasing citizen engagement and participation, the Adams County Board of Commissioners is adding one evening hearing per month for the duration of 2016. The first evening hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, at the Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton.
Posted on: June 22, 2016
County Wage Growth Leads Colorado
Adams County employees are enjoying the largest wage growth numbers in Colorado. In a report published Tuesday by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees in Adams County recorded the most impressive gains among Colorado’s largest counties at 5.1 percent. The increase in wages comes as the unemployment rate in the county dropped to 3.9 percent, down from 4.4 percent in 2015 and 6.2 percent in 2014.
Posted on: March 21, 2016
Commissioners Approve Amended Oil and Gas Regulatory Process
Ending a six-week moratorium on new oil and gas permit applications, the Board of County Commissioners today approved amendments to the county’s regulatory process by a 3-2 vote.
A vote on a separate amendment to revise the county's fee schedule to add new application fees for administrative use by special review application also passed on a 3-2 vote with the Board's direction to create a task force to provide recommendations on traffic impact fees as they relate to oil and gas production.
