News
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: November 13, 2017
CSBG Application for Housing
Notice of Funding Availability for Housing Services ONLY ADAMS COUNTY – GRANT CYCLE 2018-2020
Community Services Block Grant Program
Adams County is currently accepting applications from organizations for programs and services within the county that will benefit low-income residents through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding from the Community Services Block Grant.
Posted on: November 9, 2017
Workforce & Business Center Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Programs
The Adams County Workforce & Business Center, a proud partner of the American Job Center network, has announced upcoming health care, construction, and technology pre-apprenticeship opportunities for young adults.
Posted on: November 6, 2017
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of Sutherland Springs Attack
Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset Nov. 9 to honor the victims of the attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
Posted on: November 1, 2017
Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day
Projects 150 adoptions to be finalized in 2017
Adams County will celebrate National Adoption Day by finalizing 12 adoptions on Friday, Nov. 17, with a special celebration at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton,, from 9 a.m.–noon. The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District will host the adoptive families for a beach-themed event. Adams County has finalized more than 117 adoptions through October, and projects a total of 150 adoptions to be finalized by the end of the year.
Posted on: October 30, 2017
Leaf & Pumpkin Drop-off
Dump your leftover pumpkins and bagged leaves at the City of Westminster’s drop-off events on Saturdays this fall. Westminster residents can drop off their pumpkins and bagged leaves on Saturday, Nov. 4 and 18, 8 a.m.–noon, at 10001 Alkire St. All Adams County residents can drop off their pumpkins and bagged leaves on Saturday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m.–noon, at 3851 Elk Drive. Email your questions or call 303.658.2201 for more information.
Posted on: October 23, 2017
FREE Legal Clinic at the Adams County Justice Center
The 17th Judicial District (Adams and Broomfield Counties) and 17th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee are offering a free legal clinic, with attorneys available to answer questions on various areas of law, at the Adams County Justice Center on Wednesday, October 25, 2017.
Posted on: October 18, 2017
Board of Commissioners Letter to Broomfield City Council Regarding Oil and Gas Development
October 17, 2017
Posted on: October 17, 2017
Be a Part of Your County Government
Adams County is currently seeking applicants to serve on a variety of boards, including:
Posted on: October 17, 2017
Spring 2018 Colorado Master Gardener Program
The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is taking applications for Spring 2018 full-day classes. Classes will be held on Fridays from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. running from Jan. 26–April 12.
Posted on: October 12, 2017
Bryan Ostler Appointed Deputy County Manager; Terri Lautt Named Director of Human Resources
Bryan Ostler has been appointed deputy county manager of Community Services, overseeing external departments, including the Adams County Animal Shelter, Community and Economic Development, Front Range Airport, Human Services, Parks and Open Space, and Public Works.
