The Adams County Board of Commissioners today elected Steve O’Dorisio as board chair for 2019. This is Commissioner O’Dorisio’s second term in the role after previously serving as chair in 2016. He was first elected to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2014 and won re-election in 2018.
“I’m deeply honored to serve as chair of the Board of County Commissioners again,” said Commissioner O’Dorisio. “Adams County is progressing at an incredibly rapid pace, and I look forward to working with the board, staff, and residents to improve our public safety, infrastructure, and overall quality of life.”
Commissioner O’Dorisio previously served the people of Adams County as a Deputy District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District of Colorado, where he prosecuted a variety of crimes and sought justice by balancing the interests of the victim, the community, and the defendant. Commissioner O’Dorisio also serves on various community boards, often specializing in transportation, including the Denver Regional Council of Governments, Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority, and Highway 7 Coalition.
Commissioner O’Dorisio takes over as board chair from Commissioner Mary Hodge, who was elected to the board in 2016. Newly elected Commissioner Emma Pinter, representing District 3, was chosen as the board’s vice-chair. To contact or schedule a meeting with any of the county commissioners, please call 720.523.6113 or email [email protected].
Photo, pictured left to right:
Adams County Commissioners Eva J. Henry, Mary Hodge, Steve O’Dorisio, Emma Pinter, and Charles “Chaz” Tedesco.
Notice of Emergency Preparedness Exercise - N Line Commuter Rail
The Regional Transportation District (RTD), in coordination with Suncor and local emergency services will conduct an emergency preparedness drill for the N Line on Wednesday, Oct. 28, between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. The drill will take place at RTD’s Commerce City/72nd Station, 3838 E. 72nd Ave.
Skyrocketing COVID-19 Cases Force Adams County to Level 3 of Safer at Home Starting October 28
Because Adams County incidence rates are almost double the level needed to stay in Level 2 of Safer at Home and hospitalizations are rising statewide, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will move the county into Level 3 of Safer at Home on the state’s dial in hopes to quickly reduce the spread of the virus. The dial is a framework to inform counties about how they are doing to contain the virus and has five levels.
Riverdale Animal Shelter Supporting Displaced Pets Due to Fire Evacuations
Riverdale Animal Shelter, formerly Adams County Animal Shelter, is supporting Larimer Humane Society in assisting families with displaced pets and large animals evacuating their homes due to fires in the region.
Pets can be taken to:
Riverdale Animal Shelter
12155 Park Blvd.
Brighton, CO 80601-0016
Located at the south end of Riverdale Regional Park, on 120th Ave. and Park Blvd. (between Hwy. 85 and Quebec St.).
Mask order extended for Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties
Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) will be extending the local public health order requiring face masks in indoor public spaces and in outdoor spaces whenever 6-foot distancing is not maintained. TCHD is extending this order for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, or until amended or rescinded. No other changes were made to the order. The current order will expire on October 22, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
Tri-County Health Department Issues Public Health Order to lower the number of COVID-19 Cases in Adams County as numbers climb sharply
Tri-County Health Department is issuing a public health order (public health order-Spanish) to limit public and private gatherings in Adams County in an attempt to reduce the recent surge in cases and thereby protect both the public’s health and the economy.
NWS Extends Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag warning for Adams County until 6 p.m. Weds., Oct. 14. A Red Flag Warning automatically places Adams County at Level 2 Fire Restrictions. No open burning is allowed until further notice. Those having burn permits issued by the Fire Chief CANNOT burn during Level 2.
Rise in COVID-19 Cases Could Lead to Level 3 Restrictions
In an effort to remain in Level 2 of the State of Colorado’s Safer at Home Public Health Orders, Adams County is working with Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) to finalize the county’s mitigation plan to help control the spread of the virus. Recent data points suggest the county is moving in the direction of regressing to Level 3 restrictions by the State.
NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for Monday, Oct.5
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Adams County for Monday, Oct. 5, in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Red Flag Warning automatically places Adams County at Level 2 Fire Restrictions. No open burning is allowed until further notice. Those having burn permits issued by the Fire Chief CANNOT burn during Level 2.
COVID-19 Testing Site Extended through Dec. 31 at Water World
The State COVID-19 testing site in Adams County, located at Water World, 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights has been extended through Dec. 31 and will have extended evening hours.
Starting Sunday, Oct. 4, the site will operate daily from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and can administer up to 1,500 tests each day, and there is no cost to get tested. Visitors do not need an identification card, a social security number, or insurance to get a test.
I-70 Overnight Closures
Eastbound and westbound I-70 will close at Colorado Blvd. from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.on Monday, Sept. 28, Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2. Construction crews will be setting bridge beams on the new northbound Colorado Boulevard bridge. In addition, the Colorado Boulevard on-ramp to westbound I-70 will be closed during that time. All other ramps will be open for local access. See the detour map below and drive safely!
