Chris Kline, Deputy County Manager of Adams County, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Kline is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals…

Anythink and Adams County Announce Kerrie Joy as Inaugural Poet Laureate Part of Sincerely, a celebration of poetry in Adams County Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts (POSCA) and Anythink are proud to announce Kerrie Joy as the…

Adams County News and Information Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 7, through the Adams…

Free Pride Event Followed by Bebe Rexha Concert Riverdale Regional Park welcomes Adams County Pride back to the park on Saturday, June 10. Take pride in who you are and celebrate love, diversity, and equality at the free, family-friendly…

Adams County is proud to announce the distribution of its second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, a total of $48,550,500. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has identified several partnerships and initiatives to distribute the…

Adams County is excited to announce songwriter, performer, and LGBTQ+ supporter, Bebe Rexha, as the headlining act for this year’s Adams County Pride event. The much-anticipated event returns to Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd.,…

Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts is proud to announce it received the prestigious "Non-Fair Facility Usage Award 2022" for its first-ever Pride event. The award, presented by the International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE),…

The Adams County Health Department (ACHD) is proud to announce the official launch and grand opening ceremony of the county's first ever health department. This new department is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of all residents…

Adams County is excited to announce the hiring of Nikki Kimbleton as the new Communications director for Adams County. With more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and crisis management, Kimbleton brings a wealth of…

Adams County marked the commencement of new terms for seven elected officials and six judges in an Inauguration Ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Riverdale Regional Park. Residents, employees, and family and friends filled the Waymire Dome to watch…

Adams County News and Information Health Department Closely Monitoring Detection of Influenza Virus in Wild Birds Currently Very Low Risk to Public The Adams County Health Department has been informed by the Colorado Department of Public…

Adams County Health Department Launches First Program Before Jan. 1 New Website Goes Live and Now Available to Residents the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) launched its newly designed website, adamscountyhealthdepartment.org, which will…

Riverdale Animal Shelter, like many shelters in the Denver metro area, has been taking in a higher number of animals this year. To help more adoptable pets at the shelter find loving homes this holiday season, families can name their own adoption…

Adams County Commemorates Veterans Memorial with Ceremony on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Adams County celebrated the progress of the new Veterans Memorial with a mast stepping ceremony. The new Adams County Veterans Memorial is a life-sized…

Today, over 120 families are visiting the Adams County Human Services Center to shop for holiday gifts for their children, at no cost to them, thanks to the third annual North Pole Gift Shop. “During this holiday season, Adams County is…

This weekend, a horrifying act of mass murder at the Club Q nightclub stole away five lives, injured more than 25 others, and left countless loved ones shattered. As a memorial of those who lost their lives during the Colorado Springs terror attack…

Today, 13 children in Adams County welcomed a new start on National Adoption Day. A special celebration took place at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton. The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services…

Looks to Add Over 100 Employees and Four Locations for New Health Department As of Jan. 1, 2023, Adams County will be opening county buildings on Mondays and resuming a five-day schedule. The updated 2023 building schedule will continue to…

Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day 13 adoptions to be finalized tomorrow, 120 to be finalized in 2022 What: Tomorrow, 13 children in Adams County will welcome a new start on National Adoption Day. A special celebration will take place…

Adams County News and Information Colorado’s First-Ever Local Government Hispanic Network Chapter Launches Adams County Hosts Kickoff and First Networking Event Juntos Colorado, the first Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN) chapter in…

Adams County News and Information Adams County Ratifies Plans for Future Vision Community Investments that Prioritize Sustainability, Equity, and Livability The Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) has ratified Advancing Adams –…

After the recent ruling by Adams County District Judge Seedorf, Adams County Coroner Monica Broncucia-Jordan filed an emergency motion with the Denver District Court in hopes the court would authorize the release of the amended autopsy report for…

To support the urgent mental and behavioral health crisis in the community, Adams County has launched two campaigns to bridge the gap between public art, the outdoors, and wellness – while also bringing access to and highlighting the expanding…

Adams County News and Information Hundreds of Families Served Through Back-to-School Bash Event On Saturday, July 30, Adams County Human Services provided school supplies for 426 low-income Adams County families at the Back-to-School Bash event.…

On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) approved resolutions appointing five inaugural members to the new Adams County Board of Health (BOH). The BOH is structured with five members. Initial terms are two- and three-year…

The Adams County Board of Commissioners; local school districts—including Westminster Public Schools, Adams 14, Adams 12, Mapleton Public Schools, and Brighton 27J; and the Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC) all prioritize…

Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Tuesday, May 17, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, making this the…

Spring and Summer Clean-Up Resources for Adams County Residents Free Tree Debris Drop-Off Monday, May 9, through Sunday, May 15, 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton Debris will be chipped on site…

Adams County is requesting public input on a draft of the Comprehensive Plan; Transportation Master Plan; and Parks, Open Space, and Trails Plan at a series of public open houses and virtual meetings in May. These plans, collectively known as…

On Tuesday, April 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution awarding $35 million in grants to local organizations, nonprofits, school and fire districts, and businesses. The funding for the grants was provided by the American…