In a report just released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Adams County ranked second out of the largest 356 counties in the nation in employment growth in the third quarter of 2019.
Adams County’s employment growth jumped 5.3% during the third quarter last year, compared to an overall 1.1% increase in the United States. This ranking continues the trend after a recent BLS report revealed Adams County led the nation in job growth with a 5.3% increase from June 2018 to June 2019.
“It’s validating to see these employment numbers continue to lead the way not only in Colorado, but across the country,” said Board of County Commissioners Chair Emma Pinter. “We’re excited about the diversity of positions and broad range of industries that keep adding jobs and increasing their footprint in one of the fastest-growing counties in America.”
Adams County is working to bring in more jobs and economic potential with the recent launch of ChooseAdams.org, highlighting the county’s nine Opportunity ZEdit(active tab)ones, a program established in 2019 with the goal of encouraging economic development in urban and rural areas that have not kept pace with the rest of the county’s growing economy.
“The potential in these Opportunity Zones is already drawing attention from investors, and these nine areas will likely be the catalyst for future job growth in the county,” Pinter said.
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.
