The Colorado Aerotropolis just got a major boost with the arrival of Southwest Airlines University (SWAU), a cutting-edge training facility designed to shape the future of aviation professionals.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $8 million in open space grants for 16 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in honor of the Americans who died in service of their country at Pearl Harbor, as directed by President Biden.
President Biden’s proclamation reads:
DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, to honor Sergeant Michael Moran, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Flags should be lowered Dec. 6, the day of the service, from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.
DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings in honor and remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered beginning on Saturday, November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of the funeral which will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
The President’s full proclamation text states:
On Thursday, Nov. 16, 18 children in Adams County welcomed a new start on National Adoption Day. A special celebration took place at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton.
The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District hosted the adoptive families. Adams County projects a total of 130 adoptions will be finalized by the end of the year.
The Board of County Commissioners passed
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings to honor victims of the tragedy in Lewiston, Maine as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered from sunrise today, October 26, 2023, till sunset October 30, 2023.
The President’s full proclamation text states:
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on the day of the funeral, in honor of Christine Guerin Sandoval, a Colorado Springs community parole officer lost yesterday.
Celebrate the rich culture and vibrancy of Latino heritage at the inaugural Adams County Festival Latino on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable celebration of Latino culture with live music, art, food, and more!
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced Dale Snyder as Adams County Employee of All Seasons at the county’s annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
