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Rabies, canine distemper cases prompt warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

DENVER - After seeing cases of rabies in skunks out of Larimer County and canine distemper from raccoons in Adams County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents of the importance to get their pets vaccinated and to always avoid touching any wildlife.

In Larimer County, a large number of skunks did not head into their dens for the winter and the cases seen from those that had contact with dogs were positive for rabies. Larimer County officials have seen more than a dozen positive rabies cases this year.

Central 70 Project - Upcoming Closures

April 5, 2019 - Beginning tonight at 8 p.m., Peoria Street will close underneath I-70. The road will reopen at 9 a.m. and stay open during the day. It will close again on Saturday, April 6 from 8 p.m.-9 a.m. Construction crews will be setting bridge beams on the newly widened portions of the I-70 bridge over Peoria Street. Please see the detour map.

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Sergeant First Class Will Lindsay

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all state owned facilities from sunrise on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, until sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in honor of the passing of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay.

Lindsay’s body will return to Colorado Springs on April 3, and the unit memorial service will be held April 9. 

Community invited to Kick-off Party Feb. 7

Tri-County Health Department Opening Two Mothers' Milk Bank Donation and Outreach Centers

Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) is pleased to open two new Mothers’ Milk Bank Donation and Outreach Centers (DOC) in Aurora and Brighton. Mothers from the community can drop off their milk for mothers and babies in need at these centers.

Chris Kline Promoted to Deputy County Manager for People & Culture Services

Chris Kline has been promoted to Deputy County Manager for People & Culture Services at Adams County.

Kline started with the county in 2006 as the Administrator of the Workforce and Business Center. He was elevated to Director of Human Services in 2012 and played a critical role in rebuilding his department’s – and the county’s – culture. Kline also oversaw the 2017 opening of the Human Services Center building in Westminster, allowing employees to serve residents in a modern and centralized location.

Elections Department, Brighton High School Team up for Student Election

As part of the Voter Outreach Through Education (VOTE) Project, the Adams County Elections Department and Brighton High School teamed up for the school’s student council election in March.

County staff designed and prepared ballots for the school and supervised a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) in the high school auditorium on Election Day.

Later that day, Student Government members came to the Elections facility to process their ballots.