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Travel Advisory - Colfax Avenue Intersections Improvements Project

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Posted on: October 1, 2019

As part of the Colfax Avenue Intersections Improvements project, crews will close the Colfax Avenue (US 40) ramps to northbound Interstate 225 starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, through Monday morning, Oct. 7. During the weekend, motorists will follow detours routes that add up to 5 minutes and a maximum of 2.75 miles to the commute.

During the ramp closures, motorists can use the following routes:

  • Westbound detour – Friday, Oct. 4, 9 p.m. to Monday, October 7, 5 a.m.:  Westbound Colfax traffic will be detoured onto northbound Fitzsimmons Parkway and use the 17th Place ramps to access I-225. This detour length is less than a half-mile.
  • Eastbound detour – Friday, Oct. 4, 9 p.m. to Monday, October 7, 5 a.m.:  Eastbound Colfax traffic can use Fitzsimmons Parkway and 17th Place ramps. Another alternate route directs motorists to northbound Chambers Road and I-70.

These operations are site-condition and weather dependent, and this schedule could change and include additional night shifts.

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Posted on: December 5, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Sergeant Michael Moran

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, to honor Sergeant Michael Moran, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Flags should be lowered Dec. 6, the day of the service, from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.  

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Half Staff in Remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings in honor and remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered beginning on Saturday, November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of the funeral which will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  

The President’s full proclamation text states:

The Pedroza family poses on National Adoption Day.
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day

On Thursday, Nov. 16, 18 children in Adams County welcomed a new start on National Adoption Day. A special celebration took place at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton.  

The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District hosted the adoptive families. Adams County projects a total of 130 adoptions will be finalized by the end of the year. 

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor 9/11 Anniversary

Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, September 11, 2023, from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.  

President Biden issued A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023, and ordered flags lowered to half-staff. The full text is below:

Posted on: September 7, 2023

Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.

West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.