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198 lives gone – but honored and never forgotten. In 2023, Adams County accounted for nearly one in ten overdose deaths across Colorado. Just ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is re-doubling its efforts to protect lives and reduce the stigma of overdose-related deaths, rebranding its Harm Reduction program as Project Connects.
Our promise to the community: Promoting Health, Building Connections.
As part of our introduction of Project Connects to the community, we invite members of local news organizations to join us as we lay flags in honor of the 198 lives lost to overdoses last year.
The event will feature visuals of the flags and interviews with Project Connects members about their work to fight overdoses and the services they provide daily to keep people safe.
- Where: ACHD Westminster Clinic, 1401 W. 122nd Ave., #200, Westminster
- When: Thursday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m.
Please contact Jennifer Lucero Alvarez at 720.327.2653 or [email protected] to coordinate coverage.
Adams County Commissioners Award $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 31 nonprofit organizations working in the county. These grants support programs to assist county residents with their basic needs and to help them become self-sufficient.
Project Connects to Honor Lives Lost to Overdoses Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day
198 lives gone – but honored and never forgotten. In 2023, Adams County accounted for nearly one in ten overdose deaths across Colorado. Just ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is re-doubling its efforts to protect lives and reduce the stigma of overdose-related deaths, rebranding its Harm Reduction program as Project Connects.
Our promise to the community: Promoting Health, Building Connections.
Adams County Health Department Stepping Up Efforts to Keep People Safe from West Nile Virus
As Adams County reports its first human case of West Nile Virus during the 2024 season, the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) wants to keep you and your family safe.
August and September are traditionally the two months with the highest number of people catching West Nile Virus from bites of infected mosquitoes. In 2023, Colorado had 634 reported human cases, including 45 in Adams County. Colorado had 51 deaths in 2023.
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Adams County Appoints John Nelsen as New Director of People & Culture Services
Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of John Nelsen as the new Director of People & Culture Services (P&C). John, who has been serving as the deputy director of P&C since August 2023 and recently as the interim director, brings a wealth of expertise and a forward-thinking vision to his new role.
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Adams County Human Services Center Achieves Remarkable Reduction in Unfilled Positions
Adams County Human Services Center achieves remarkable reduction in unfilled positions
The Adams County Human Services Department is proud to announce a significant achievement in reducing its employee vacancy rate to an impressive 5.8%, far below the national average of 15% for the Human Services field. This remarkable reduction from a 25% vacancy rate five years ago and 20% as recently as January 2023 highlights the department’s dedication to creating a supportive and effective work environment.
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Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Slain Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore
Comperatore lost his life protecting his family at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania
DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor slain Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family at President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania at which a failed assassination attempt occurred against the former President. In accordance with the authority vested in Governor Polis, Flags will be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, July 16, 2024 from sunrise to sunset in memory of the tragic death of Corey Comperatore.
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Adams County Fair Schedule: July 31–Aug. 4
We’re two weeks out from the Adams County Fair! Don’t miss out on a variety of great activities for all ages July 31-Aug. 4 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.
United Power Grandstand Events
Wednesday, July 31
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Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $21 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, July 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded more than $21 million in open space grants for 24 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
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Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Fifty-seven Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 26, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.
Adams County Launches Comprehensive Survey to Enhance Community Engagement and Service Delivery
Adams County Launches Comprehensive Survey to Enhance Community Engagement and Service Delivery
Adams County, in its ongoing commitment to serve the community with integrity and innovation, has embarked on a strategic partnership with Walker, a leading experience management consulting firm, to conduct a quality-of-life survey aimed at gathering actionable feedback from stakeholders and residents.