News
Posted on: September 18, 2024
Adams County Appoints David Fraser as Interim County Manager
Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.
Posted on: June 8, 2017
Aircraft Goes Down Near Bennett
On Thursday, June 8, at approximately 1:40 p.m., a Ballanca Super Viking aircraft went down in a field northeast of the Front Range Airport. The Bennett Fire Department responded and reported there were no fatalities, but the pilot and one passenger were taken away by ambulance and did not appear to have life-threatening injuries.
The aircraft is based at the Front Range Airport. The cause of the incident is unknown at this time. The National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
Posted on: June 8, 2017
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class Remington J. Peters
Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, June 9, 2017, in honor of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class Remington J. Peters, a Grand Junction, Colo. native.
Posted on: June 7, 2017
Adams County Wins National Association of Counties Awards
Three Adams County initiatives have been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents.
Posted on: June 5, 2017
2017 Re-Precincting Public Comment
Due to changes in voter population, the Adams County Elections Office is proposing a split to six precincts. The Adams County Elections Office is accepting public comment on the proposed precinct splits until Friday, June 30. Visit adamsvotes.com for more information. If you would like provide feedback, please send an email to [email protected] or a letter to 4430 S Adams County Pkwy., Ste 3102, Brighton, CO 80601.
Posted on: May 25, 2017
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered Monday to Observe Memorial Day
Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to noon.
Posted on: May 25, 2017
More Than $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded to County Students
Sixty-four Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, May 24, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016 in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.
Posted on: May 16, 2017
Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Posted on: May 15, 2017
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Observe Peace Officers Memorial Day
Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, May 15, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day during Police Week 2017, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.
Posted on: May 11, 2017
Upcoming Neighborhood Cleanup Events
The Adams County Transportation Department will host its annual series of neighborhood cleanup events in the coming weeks. Residents are encouraged to bring yard waste and other debris to the locations below.
“Our cleanup events provide an opportunity for residents to dispose of large loads of material,” said Eva Henry, Board of County Commissioners chair.
Posted on: May 9, 2017
