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The Adams County Workforce & Business Center will receive $550,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership 2.0 (TEC-P 2.0). The Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) Workforce Services was awarded the $7.38 million grant for 2021-2025.

DEDO is partnering with other local area workforce programs including Adams, Arapahoe/Douglas, Boulder, Larimer, Tri-County (Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek), and Weld and providing each county with funding.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide until sunset February 26, 2021 to honor the 500,000 Americans lost due to COVID-19.  “As a community, we grieve with the families who have lost a friend, parent or loved one to this deadly virus. As Coloradans, we honor the lives of our fellow Americans and reflect upon the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can avoid more devastating loss by wearing masks, avoiding social gatherings, and washing our hands, as we get more vaccines into more arms and end this crisis.”

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for Thursday, February 18, from sunrise to sunset to honor the passing of former Colorado Representative Val Vigil.   

Rep. Vigil (D-Thorton) served four terms in the Colorado House from 1999 to 2006 and is known for his legacy of promoting higher education opportunities for students across Colorado. Rep. Vigil’s lasting impact on Colorado is his work to pass the ASSET Bill (SB13-033) which grants in-state tuition to undocumented students. 

Adams County, working with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), has been granted an extension for administering the Small Business Relief Grant Program. Applications will now be accepted until the program closes on Wednesday, March 17. Please visit the application portal for more information. 

Adams County is moving to Level Yellow on the state's COVID-19 Dial as of Saturday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m.

Adams County government is preparing to select its Employee of the Year – also known as “Employee of All Seasons” – and the entire Adams County community is invited to help choose the winner. Now through Thursday, Feb. 18, county residents can access an online ballot that includes a brief bio for each of the finalists.

On Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m., there will be virtual town hall to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccination developments. Commissioner Eva J. Henry from Adams County will be joined by leadership from Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and Tri-County Health Department officials will be on hand to take questions and provide updates.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide tomorrow, January 29, from sunrise to sunset to honor Captain David Sagel of the Westminster Fire Department.   ​​​​​​​

Captain Sagel leaves behind his wife, Pam, and his two sons, Spenser and Austin. At 54 years old, Captain Sagel died from work-related abdominal cancer. Captain Sagel courageously battled his cancer diagnosis for more than a year. 

Foster Source, a community partner of Adams County Human Services, is collecting signatures in favor of a group special license plate to promote foster awareness and to aid in recruitment for foster parents in Colorado.

Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is a strong supporter of this initiative and has worked closely with Foster Source on many projects. This initiative also has the full support of the entire Adams County Board of Commissioners.

The Adams County Board of Commissioners today unanimously elected Eva J. Henry as board chair for 2021. Henry was elected to the board in 2012, 2016, and 2020 for her third and final term representing District 1. Henry previously served as board chair in 2013 and 2017.