USDA Approves Colorado to Accept SNAP Benefits Online
Posted on: May 7, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced approval of a request from Colorado to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households. This approval will allow Colorado to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time. Colorado’s SNAP participation is nearly 415,000 individuals, more than 200,000 households, and totals nearly $640 million annually in federal benefits. The program will go live in Colorado in the coming weeks. Learn more here.
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin from Virginia
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset tonight, in honor of the passing of U.S. Representative Donald McEachin from Virginia, as directed by President Biden.
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Colorado Springs Shooting
COLORADO SPRINGS - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise Nov. 21 until sunset Nov. 26, 2022, to honor and remember the victims of the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Flags will be lowered for 5 days to remember each of the 5 individuals who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy.
Posted on: November 18, 2022
Adams County Foster Families Become Forever Families on National Adoption Day
Posted on: November 17, 2022
Adams County Government Buildings Will Go to Five-Day Schedule Jan. 3, 2023
Looks to Add Over 100 Employees and Four Locations for New Health Department
As of Jan. 3, 2023, Adams County will be opening county buildings on Mondays and resuming a five-day schedule. The updated 2023 building schedule will continue to provide a regular 40-hour workweek for residents and employees, but by opening county buildings on Mondays, residents will have more flexibility to utilize in-person services.
Posted on: November 10, 2022
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Life of Minority Leader Hugh McKean
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties on Thursday, Nov. 10, to honor the life of Minority Leader Hugh McKean. The flags will remain lowered from sunrise to sunset for his memorial service at the Colorado state capitol which will begin at 11:30 a.m. MT.
The memorial service will be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/GovOfCO.
Posted on: November 8, 2022
Adams County Clerk Encourages Voters to Return Ballots by 7 p.m.
Voter Turnout 14% Lower Compared to Previous Midterm Election
As of Monday, Nov. 7, 104,285 Adams County voters, or around 30% of registered voters, have returned their ballots to the Adams County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, and there is still time for voters to return their completed ballots.
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Colorado’s First-Ever Local Government Hispanic Network Chapter Launches
Adams County Hosts Kickoff and First Networking Event
Juntos Colorado, the first Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN) chapter in Colorado, launched and hosted its first networking event on Thursday as the state brings National Hispanic Heritage Month to a close. Adams County Manager Noel Bernal was the keynote speaker and serves as a director at large for the National Board of LGHN.
Posted on: October 7, 2022
Three County Clerks Debut First-of-Its-Kind Ballot Dropbox Ahead of November 8 Election
Tri-Branded Dropbox To Serve All Three Counties; Voter Registration Event in Honor of National Voter Education Week
Posted on: October 5, 2022
CASP Director Elected to Board of Northwest Chapter of AAAE
Jeff Kloska, Director of Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP), was elected last week to the Board of Directors of the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE) for 2022-2023.
Posted on: October 4, 2022
Adams County Ratifies Plans for Future Vision: Community Investments that Prioritize Sustainability, Equity, and Livability
The Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) has ratified Advancing Adams – the newest suite of Comprehensive, Transportation, and Parks, Open Space & Trails master plans that will guide growth and development in the county for the next 20 years. Advancing Adams also seeks to advance the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property owners of Adams County.
