Posted on: November 15, 2019
The Adams County Veterans Service Office and the Denver Vet Center—part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—have teamed up for a unique pilot program.
“This collaboration is a wonderful service for our community,” says Steve O’Dorisio, Chair, Adams County Board of County Commissioners. “Our partnership with the VA fulfills the board’s vision for the Veterans Service Office—supporting our veterans by ensuring they have access to the services they need.”
This partnership reconnects veterans to their local communities by providing readjustment counseling and whole-body wellness closer to home in Adams County. It was created in direct response to the nationwide Governor’s Challenge Initiative that launched in 2018 to help prevent veteran suicide.
“This is the first partnership of its kind in the state—perhaps even in the country, and it’s grown significantly since it began in January 2019,” says Robert Sheetz, Adams County Veteran Service Officer. “It extends beyond counseling services at the Human Services Center, too, and there are many ways both residents and non-residents can get involved.”
The program offers:
- All Veterans Bowling League: Bowlers meet weekly at The Summit in Thornton.
- Veterans Advisory Commission: This group advises the Adams County Board of County Commissioners and other county boards and councils on veterans’ issues within the community.
- Trauma-Informed Yoga: A weekly, veteran-led yoga class provided by nonprofit Comeback Yoga allows vets to get support from each other and to focus on overall wellbeing.
- Veterans Court: Adams County Court for Veterans meets the needs of veterans with substance use disorders through classes and relapse prevention planning.
- Readjustment Counseling: Donald Maloy, a readjustment counselor with the Denver Vet Center, is on-site two days a week at the Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, to provide counseling services.
“These types of activities help veterans feel connected to other veterans and their communities, and they drastically reduce the number of suicide deaths among former service members,” says Maloy. “We’re always looking at opportunities to expand this program, and the list of activities continues to grow.”
Learn more about the partnership in this video. Veterans who are interested in getting involved should reach out to the Denver Vet Center at 303.326.0645 or visit their website. The website also provides information on how organizations can get involved with the program.
Posted on: January 25, 2017
Adams County Hosts Regional Park and Fairgrounds Master Plan Open House
The Adams County Parks & Open Space Department and consultant team, Design Workshop, are working together to update the Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds Master Plan. The public is invited to an open house on Thursday, Feb. 2, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at Adams County Regional Park, Administration Building (9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton) to share thoughts and feedback on the future needs at the Regional Park and Fairgrounds.
Posted on: January 24, 2017
The Future of Adams County
This morning, three students were awarded and recognized for their professionalism, preparedness, and inquisitive determination at the 2016 Adams County Commissioners’ Career Expo. Of the nearly 6,000 8th grade students who attended, Sydney Thomas (Silver Hills Middle School), Kimmy Ton (Silver Hills Middle School), and Elijah Moore-Mundell (York International) went above and beyond and made a big impact on the businesses and higher education institutions they met with. We commend them, and are proud to recognize them as the future of Adams County.
Posted on: January 18, 2017
Citizens Invited to Help Select Adams County's Employee of the Year
Adams County government is preparing to select its Employee of the Year (also known as the "Employee of ALL Seasons"), and the entire Adams County community is invited to help choose the winner. Now through January 20, county residents can access the online ballot by clicking on the link below.
Posted on: January 17, 2017
Commissioner Eva J. Henry Elected Board Chair
The Adams County Board of Commissioners today elected Eva J. Henry to serve as board chair for 2017. This election marks Commissioner Henry’s second term in the role of Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Henry, who represents District 1, also served in this capacity in 2013. Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco (District 2) was elected to serve as vice-chair.
Posted on: January 12, 2017
Adams County Awarded Funding for New Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
Adams County has been awarded $54,080 from the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) through its Charge Ahead Colorado program for the purchase and deployment of new electric vehicles and charging stations. One new charging station will be added to the Adams County Government Center public parking lot (4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton). Two charging stations will be added to the new Westminster Human Services Center public parking lot and one charging station will be added to the employee parking lot.
Posted on: January 12, 2017
Adams County Elected Officials and Judges Sworn in at Inauguration
Adams County marked the commencement of new terms for four elected officials and several judges in an Inauguration Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Waymire Dome at Adams County Regional Park in Brighton.
Residents, employees, and family and friends filled the Dome to watch the proceedings.
The following elected officials took the oath of office to begin new four-year terms:
Posted on: January 11, 2017
Adams County Launches E-Permit Center
Adams County has launched its new E-Permit Center, which will allow residents and businesses to handle all aspects of applying for a building permit online without having to travel to a county office.
Using the E-Permit Center, located at adcogov.org/epermitcenter, citizens can apply for, review, pay for, and print out building permits at any time from any computer or mobile device. In addition, residents and developers can use the E-Permit Center to schedule conceptual review meetings to get early input on more complex projects such as subdivisions and rezoning requests.
Posted on: January 6, 2017
Part of 96th Avenue to Close for Road Widening Project
Beginning Monday, Jan. 9 at 8 a.m., 96th Avenue will be closed between Tower Road and E-470 due to Commerce City's Tower Road widening project. The area will be reopened no later than Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m.
During the closure, the following detours are available:
Southbound E-470 drivers can exit at 104th Avenue and go west to Tower Road, then turn south on Tower Road to 96th.
Northbound E-470 drivers can exit to westbound Pena Boulevard to reach northbound Tower Road, then go west on 88th Avenue, and north on Buckley Road to 96th.
Posted on: January 4, 2017
County Will Appeal Retail Marijuana Tax to Supreme Court
Adams County Commissioners have directed County Attorney Heidi Miller to appeal a December 15, 2016 Colorado Court of Appeals opinion to the Colorado Supreme Court. Reversing a Sept. 23, 2016 Adams County District Court decision, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion in favor of three municipalities ruling that, despite voter approval in all cities, the county does not have the authority to impose a special sales tax on retail marijuana.
Pending the definitive ruling through the appeal process, the county will continue to collect the three percent tax on retail marijuana.
Posted on: December 29, 2016
