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Board of Commissioners Encourages Inspection of Oil and Gas Wells
In light of the recent Firestone tragedy, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Great Western Oil & Gas Company are taking proactive measures to ensure public safety by shutting in and inspecting several oil and gas wells in the area.
To ensure the safety of Adams County residents, the Adams County Board of Commissioners is encouraging all operators within the county to immediately inspect vertical wells that are within 250 feet of occupied buildings to ensure they are safe and meet all industry operating requirements.
I-76 at US 85 Reconstruction Project
Traffic Alert
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 1, motorists should expect overnight delays on eastbound Interstate 76 while crews move the temporary barrier wall and restripe the highway. Eastbound I-76 will be reduced to a single lane from 8 p.m. Monday until 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered for Adams County Firefighter Brett Anderson
Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, April 28, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Adams County Firefighter Brett Anderson. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.
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Adams County Wins Metro Vision Award from DRCOG
Adams County received a 2017 Metro Vision Award from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) in partnership with the City of Brighton for work on the District Plan. Representatives from the county’s Long Range Strategic Planning Department accepted the award on Thursday, April 26, at a ceremony at the Sheraton Downtown Denver.
Disc Golf Course - Adams Hollow
See why this new disc golf course is already among the top-rated destination in the state for disc golfers of all ability levels.