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Equestrian singer Ezequiel Peña will headline this year’s Charreada at the Adams County Fair’s Día de La Familia at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8. This year’s event is presented by Amazon.

The annual Charreada will be traditional, with acts performed by Rancho 3 M’s charro team, live music performed by Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra and Banda Los Bucaneros, and a performance by the folkoric dance team “Artistico,” showcasing the best of Mexican culture with music and dance.

We are excited to welcome Crestina Martinez to Adams County. Martinez has been named Director of Long-Term Recovery & Major Initiatives in the County Manager’s Office. Martinez will begin on Tuesday, July 13.

“Crestina is the ideal person to lead these recovery efforts in Adams County,” said Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “She has extensive experience at the state level and understands the comprehensive needs of our community as we continue our recovery efforts from the pandemic.”

With the need for affordable housing greater than ever, Adams County and Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) have partnered on the Adams Point Redevelopment Project, to be located at 19^th Ave. and Bridge St. in Brighton.

The property is currently a vacant lot owned by Adams County, which is transferring ownership to BHA. BHA will develop a phased affordable housing project to include an estimated 160 units. BHA is in the initial stages of project feasibility and plans to pursue Low Income Housing Tax Credits to finance the project.

Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Tuesday, June 29, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, making this the sixth group of recipients, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.

The Adams County Clerk & Recorder’s office received three entries for the most recent I Voted sticker design contest. After a voting period for Adams County residents and employees, Jade Fernandez’s design was chosen as the winner.

“We are fortunate to have talented and creative youth in Adams County,” says Josh Zygielbaum, Adams County Clerk & Recorder. “Our residents love seeing the unique sticker designs each election, and we plan to continue hosting the sticker design contests.”

Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in honor of Gordon Beesley, a veteran of the Arvada Police Department who was killed in the line of duty. A private ceremony for Officer Beesley will be held June 29, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette.

A partnership between Colorado Dragon Boat, Adams County, and Colorado Dragon Boat Alliance (CODA)

Colorado Dragon Boat, Adams County, and Colorado Dragon Boat Alliance (CODA) have announced the date for the first Dragon Boat Regatta on Mann-Nyholt Lake at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. This regatta will be on Saturday, June 26, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jenni Grafton has been named Director of  the Adams County Community & Economic Development Department. Grafton will begin on Tuesday, June 29.

“The remarkable growth in the county brings challenges and Jenni is well equipped to lead our CED team as they navigate high-profile land use, zoning, and oil and gas regulations,” said Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “Having local experience and expertise will certainly shorten the learning curve for Jenni in this critical role.”

Today, Riverdale Animal Shelter (RAS) celebrates another milestone as Adams County hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome the public to the state-of-the-art facility. Staff and animals moved into the new shelter in early October 2020, and now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we are thrilled to welcome the community as we resume normal operations at RAS.