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Award-winning county manager will represent Adams County

Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales joined the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District Board of Directors as the representative for Adams County.

Gonzales, who recently won the Colorado County Manager of the Year award from the Colorado City and County Management Association, officially join the board on January 24^th. He was appointed to represent the county by the Adams County Board of County Commissioners.

The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Mayte Olague as Adams County Employee of All Seasons at the We Are Adams Recognition Luncheon on Feb. 27, 2019.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning, preliminary development plan, and preliminary plat for a 116-unit, multi-family housing development at 7401 Broadway in unincorporated Adams County at public hearing today.

NOTICE: Suncor will conduct Fire Extinguisher Training on Thursday, Feb 14, at the Suncor Fire Training Center from 1 - 3 p.m. The training will be performed at the Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds. During the training sessions there will likely be flames and smoke produced.  In the event of an actual emergency, all training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeffrey Osetek, Suncor Security and Emergency Response Coordinator, 303.286,5758.

The Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center is offering a Meet Your Match adoption special going on now through Saturday, Feb. 16 with 50 percent off adoption fees and 2-for-1 pricing on bonded pairs – some exclusions may apply. Visit their shelter at 10705 Fulton St., Brighton, or call 720.523.7387 for more information.

Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales was named Colorado City/County Manager of the Year at the annual Colorado City and County Management Association (CCCMA) Annual Conference in Glenwood Springs. Gonzales is the first county manager to win the award.

Safety is a shared responsibility. Become a certified bicycle-friendly driver by attending the class on Wednesday, March 6, 6 p.m., at Riverdale Regional Park, Waymire Dome, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.

The Adams County CSU Extension Program is partnering with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Grandparents Raising Grandchild CSU Extension to offer The GRANDcares Project. This six-week class is designed to introduce powerful tools for caregivers and grandfamilies to help manage stress, set goals, and communicate effectively. Join them for the kick-off meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, at Lutheran Center, 7375 Samuel Dr., Denver. Classes will be held in the same location at the same time every Wednesday from Feb. 13 to March 20.

The Adams County Workforce & Business Center is hosting its quarterly Opportunity Fair, a unique event combining jobs, resources, case support, and training, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster. If you know a job seeker who may be interested, please help us spread the word. Contact Joel Parriott for more information. 

Byron Fanning has been named Director of the Adams County Parks & Open Space Department. Fanning will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

“Byron will be picking up the reins and leading the charge of implementing the vision of the county,” said County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “We are excited to have his leadership and experience complement the superb Parks & Open Space staff.”