Board Approves 2025 Holiday Schedule

The Adams County Board of County Commissioners and senior leadership welcomed the appointed Consul General of Mexico in Denver, Ambassador Pavel Melendez-Cruz, at a meet-and-greet lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 29. This meeting fostered an invaluable discussion on deepening partnerships to better serve Adams County’s growing Mexican community and enhance mutual collaboration across economic, social, and cultural initiatives.

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Sullivan as Deputy County Manager. Sullivan brings 20 years of experience in local government and urban planning, including 11 years of prior service with Adams County, and is set to strengthen the county’s leadership team with her extensive knowledge and expertise.

The Board of County Commissioners passed 

By Emma Pinter, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners

When Adams County puts together our annual community report, teams across our departments pore over a year of successes, statistics, and stories to decide what should be included. We compare each moment side-by-side with our mission and vision and evaluate our accomplishments based on what matters most—the impact they had on the lives of our county’s residents.

What: Behavioral Health Career Fair
Where: Front Range Community College Westminster Campus, Rocky Mountain Room, 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 4–7 p.m.

Following the recommendations of the Adams County Behavioral Health Services and Supports Assessment: A Blueprint for Action, Adams County is addressing one of the barriers to behavioral health services: a lack of workforce.

Elevated Status in FAA Classification Positions Airport for Future Growth and Funding Opportunities

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is proud to announce its new designation as a National General Aviation Airport, the highest classification in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). This significant achievement reflects the airport's increasing activity, infrastructure, and regional importance in aviation.

Adams County is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fraser as the Interim County Manager. Fraser, a distinguished leader with three decades of experience in local government, will guide the county through this transitional period until Spring 2025, when the Board of County Commissioners will seek a permanent replacement.

DENVER - Today, as directed by President Biden, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in remembrance of the brave Americans of the September 11 attacks who portrayed extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice.

Adams County is proud to announce the return of Festival Latino on Sunday, Sept. 15, noon – 7 p.m., at Riverdale Regional Park. Experience a day filled with vibrant cultural celebrations, including live music, dance performances, art installations, and delicious Latino cuisine. This free, family-friendly event will showcase the rich heritage and diversity of Latino culture in the region.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 9, 2024, in remembrance of dedicated Colorado Department of Transportation workers Trent Umberger and Nathan Jones who were killed in a tragic crash along Highway 6 in Mesa County on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.