Just in time for the holidays, National Adoption Day on Saturday, Nov. 19, marked a new beginning for 12 children in Adams County. Chief Judge Patrick T. Murphy gathered the families for a carnival-themed celebration before they finalized their adoptions.
“This was an exciting day for the families who finalized their adoptions, and it also served as a good reminder for the many kids in Adams County and across Colorado who are looking for their forever homes every day,” said Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco. “As our 11th annual observation of National Adoption Day, we are proud to participate to give these kids something they deserve, and we hope to continue to spread this awareness for many years to come.”
As part of the celebration, this was also an opportunity to recognize other Adams County children/youth who are waiting for a permanent home. Adams County has approximately 30 children waiting for an adoptive home at any given time, and in the state of Colorado, there are more than 280 kids who are waiting for an adoptive family.
To learn more about becoming an adoptive family, please visit adcogov.org/adoption.
Photo: Chief Judge Patrick T. Murphy dances with children before adoptions are finalized.
Funeral for Fallen Deputy Heath Gumm
The funeral service for Adams County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Heath Gumm has been scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at Flatirons Community Church, 355 W. South Boulder Road, in Lafayette.
County to Participate in National Point in Time Count to Assist Those Experiencing Homelessness
From sundown on Monday, Jan. 29, through sundown on Tuesday, Jan. 30, Adams County will conduct the Point in Time (PIT) count, the annual count of persons experiencing homelessness.
Message from the Adams County Board of Commissioners
Like so many of our residents, we watched and prayed for a different outcome as our courageous Adams County Deputies responded to an assault call on Wednesday evening. We are devastated by the loss of Deputy Heath Gumm who was killed while protecting our Adams County community. Deputy Gumm, 31, served honorably with the Sheriff’s Office since 2012.
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm
Updated — Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings immediately until sunset on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, which is the day of the funeral to honor Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm.
Gumm, 31, was shot in the line of duty yesterday. He died from injuries sustained while responding to a disturbance call in Adams County. Gumm has been with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office since 2012.
He is survived by his wife and family.
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Sergeant First Class Mihail Golin
Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in honor of Sergeant First Class Mihail Golin.
Golin, 34, died in the line of duty on Jan. 1, 2018, of injuries sustained from small arms fire while on dismounted patrol in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Golin was assigned to B Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs.
He is survived by his parents and daughter.
Be a Part of Your County Government
Calling all Adams County residents. Make a difference by joining a board or commission. We have immediate vacancies for the following boards:
Residents Invited to Help Select Adams County's Employee of the Year
Adams County is preparing to select its Employee of the Year (also known as the "Employee of All Seasons"), and the entire Adams County community is invited to help choose the winner. Through Thursday, Jan. 25, county residents can access an online ballot that includes a brief bio for each of the finalists.
Phone Scam Reported in Adams County
The Adams County Sheriff's Office has received several reports of a jury duty phone scam where callers say there's a warrant for your arrest specifically from the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Please be aware this is a scam as the Adams County Sheriff's Office does not handle jury duty.
Commissioner Mary Hodge Elected Board Chair
The Adams County Board of Commissioners today elected Mary Hodge to serve as board chair for 2018. This election marks Commissioner Hodge’s first term in the role of Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. Hodge, who represents District 5, was first elected to the Colorado State House District 30 in 2000. Commissioner Hodge served eight years in the House, followed by two terms in the Senate, representing District 25.
Traffic Advisory: Closures to I-25 Off-Ramps to 136th Ave. and Northwest Parkway/E-470
As part of the North I-25 Express Lanes: 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470 project, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor partner, Hamon Infrastructure, will require an overnight northbound I-25 off-ramp closure to 136th Ave. and Northwest Parkway/E-470 in order to install a safety-critical barrier.
