Posted on: February 23, 2021
Adams County Workforce & Business Center Receives Grant Funding
The Adams County Workforce & Business Center will receive $550,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership 2.0 (TEC-P 2.0). The Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) Workforce Services was awarded the $7.38 million grant for 2021-2025.
DEDO is partnering with other local area workforce programs including Adams, Arapahoe/Douglas, Boulder, Larimer, Tri-County (Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek), and Weld and providing each county with funding.
Murals for Hope - Jaramillo
Murals for Hope is a series of five exterior murals along the Clear Creek and South Platte River Trail systems in Adams County. Themes for each installation were inspired by the wildlife and beauty of our parks, trails and open space properties throughout Adams County. There are also traces of mythological hope throughout the murals, including the Firebird and Thunderbird figures from indigenous folklore. Visit adcogov.org/murals-for-hope for more information.
Posted on: February 23, 2021
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor 500,000 Lost to COVID-19
DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide until sunset February 26, 2021 to honor the 500,000 Americans lost due to COVID-19. “As a community, we grieve with the families who have lost a friend, parent or loved one to this deadly virus. As Coloradans, we honor the lives of our fellow Americans and reflect upon the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can avoid more devastating loss by wearing masks, avoiding social gatherings, and washing our hands, as we get more vaccines into more arms and end this crisis.”
