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Posted on: November 19, 2024
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.
Posted on: January 30, 2019
Byron Fanning Named Director of the Parks & Open Space Department
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.”
Posted on: January 25, 2019
Adams County Celebrates Affordable Housing Complex Grand Opening
Adams County’s Community and Economic Development Department, along with site developer Delwest, celebrated the grand opening of the Baker School Apartments affordable housing complex with a reception on Thursday, Jan 24. Adams County Commissioners Steve O’Dorisio and Eva J. Henry spoke at the opening along with Delwest’s Joe DelZotto.
Posted on: January 23, 2019
Upcoming CSU Extension Events
Colorado Beekeeper Associate Trainee Program
The CSU Extension Office in Adams County is offering a Colorado Beekeeper Associate Trainee Program that will get you up to speed with the art and science of beekeeping in Colorado. Program cost is $200 and the deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 31. All training dates, time, and location are listed below - must complete all to be certified. Sign up today or call 303.637.8100 for more information.
Posted on: January 22, 2019
Candlelight Vigil for Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office invites you to remember Deputy Heath Gumm at a candlelight vigil. This event is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., near the main entrance of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 4201 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City. If you are unable to attend, FOX 31 will stream the event live on their Facebook page.
Posted on: January 17, 2019
February SNAP Benefits will be Early for Most Recipients
Clients must make them last
DENVER (Jan. 16, 2019) – Due to the continuing partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Colorado have released February SNAP benefits early to most recipients.
Posted on: January 16, 2019
Citizens Invited to Help Select Adams County's Employee of the Year
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 Jan. 21, county residents can access an online ballot that includes a brief bio for each of the finalists.
Posted on: January 15, 2019
Board of County Commissioners Elects Steve O’Dorisio as Chair
The Adams County Board of Commissioners today elected Steve O’Dorisio as board chair for 2019. This is Commissioner O’Dorisio’s second term in the role after previously serving as chair in 2016. He was first elected to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2014 and won re-election in 2018.
Posted on: January 14, 2019
Shutdown Affects Food Benefits for 220,000 Colorado Fmilies
DENVER (Jan. 11, 2019 ) – In response to the partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has asked states to issue February’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits early -- by Jan. 20 -- which has the potential to affect 220,000 Colorado families.
Posted on: January 10, 2019
Some December Renewal Fees Miscalculated by the Department of Revenue
Adams County recently learned that the Colorado Department of Revenue made an error in calculating renewal fees for drivers whose license plates were due to be renewed in December 2018 and whose vehicles are a model year of 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, or 2018.
Our partners at the state level are working on a solution to this issue, and we will continue to release that information once it’s available.
At this time, drivers affected do not need to take any action; they will be contacted once the solution is in place.
Posted on: January 9, 2019
Elected Officials and Judges Sworn in at Inauguration
Adams County marked the commencement of new terms for seven elected officials and 10 judges in an Inauguration Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Riverdale Regional Park. Residents, employees, and family and friends filled the Waymire Dome to watch the proceedings.
“We’re excited to work with these newly elected officials on the innovative solutions they’ll bring to their respective offices,” said Adams County Manager Raymond H. Gonzales. “Their creative ideas, high standards, and collaboration are what our residents expect and what the challenges we face demand.”
