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Adams County Awarded for Accounting Excellence for 30-Plus Years in a Row
Receiving the highest level of recognition for financial reporting once is significant, but to receive it annually for more than three decades running?

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half Staff To Honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld
Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, February 25, 2025, to honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld.
"Today, I join many across the state to honor the life of Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld. I am thankful for Rep. Bockenfeld's commitment to his district and his thoughtful approach to his legislative work, including during his time at the Joint Budget Committee. My thoughts are with the Bockenfeld family and I hope they find comfort in their community during this difficult time." said Governor Polis.

Jason Schultz Named Director of Information Technology & Innovation for Adams County
Adams County has appointed Jason Schultz as the new Director of Information Technology & Innovation (ITi). Schultz, a seasoned IT leader with more than 30 years of experience, has been instrumental in driving digital transformation, strategic planning, and operational excellence within the county’s ITi teams.
Previously serving as Interim Director and Deputy Director of ITi, Schultz spearheaded the development of the ITi department’s five-year strategic plan, which will transform the department into an IT service-delivery model that focuses on business and customer needs.
Transforming CASP: A Bold Vision for Aviation, Aerospace, and Economic Excellence
Adams County and AltitudeX Aviation Group proudly announce a groundbreaking partnership to position Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) as a premier nexus for aviation and aerospace growth and innovation.
Adams County and Anythink Libraries Announce Search for Next Adams County Poet Laureate
Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts (POSCA), in collaboration with Anythink Libraries, has begun the search for the second Adams County Poet Laureate for a two-year residency. Building on the impactful work of the inaugural residency, this program provides a local, recognized poet an opportunity to advance their art, advocate for literature and poetry in our communities, and serve as a public face for Adams County.
Commissioner Lynn Baca Elected Board Chair for 2025 Commissioner; Julie Duran Mullica Elected Vice Chair

(L-R) Lynn Baca, Commissioner, District 5, Julie Duran Mullica, Commissioner, District 1
Adams County Celebrates Newly Elected Leaders and Honors Outgoing Commissioners at 2025 Recognition and Inauguration Event

Governor Polis Orders Flags To Fly at Half Staff For 30 Days To Honor Former President Jimmy Carter
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, as directed by President Biden, ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset for 30 days, starting on the day of former President Carter’s passing, December 29, including a National Day of Mourning on January 9th, to honor the life and service of James Earl Carter, the 39th President of the United States.

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Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.