Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales was named Colorado City/County Manager of the Year at the annual Colorado City and County Management Association (CCCMA) Annual Conference in Glenwood Springs. Gonzales is the first county manager to win the award.
“I was flattered by the nomination and, when you consider all the great work underway across the state, I was blown away to be recognized by my peers,” said Gonzales. “This award is not only a highlight for me personally, but it also validates the innovative approach our professional staff and elected offices continue to introduce in the spirit of improved service delivery to our residents.”
Gonzales, a Brighton native, has served as county manager since April 2017. He also served as deputy county manager and neighborhood services director with Adams County. During his tenure as county manager, the Riverdale Regional Park Master Plan was adopted, Colorado Air and Space Port received a Site Operator’s License from the Federal Aviation Administration, and the county introduced “Homes for Hope,” which provides emergency foster care placement.
“Ray’s management style and leadership have created a collaborative atmosphere in Adams County that allows staff to work with each other and their municipal partners,” said Arvada City Manager and CCCMA Board Member Mark Deven.
Gonzales was nominated by Bennett City Manager Trish Stiles. The award recipient is decided by a vote of CCCMA members at the conference.
Looking to Improve Your Lawn?
Are you looking at your lawn and wondering how it can look better? Wondering how you can have a showstopper ornamental bed or get started with a water-wise garden? If you have questions on these or any other gardening topics, please give your local Adams County Colorado Master Gardeners a call at 303.637.8100 or send them an email.
Help Us Celebrate National Foster Care Month!
Help the Human Services Department celebrate Foster Care Month by bringing your friends and family to the annual Kites for Kids event on Saturday, May 4, 12–3 p.m., at Rotella Park, Denver. Enjoy free popcorn, fly a kite, listen to music, participate in family-friendly activities, and more! The first 500 kids will receive a FREE kite!
Suncor to Conduct Fire Extinguisher Training
NOTICE: Suncor will conduct Fire Extinguisher Training on Friday, April 12, 1-4 p.m, at the Suncor Fire Training Center. The training will be performed at the Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds. During the training sessions there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded.
CDOT - New Project Announcement
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor, ABCO Contracting of Denver, will begin repairing 12 bridges at the I-25/I-76 and I-25/I-70 interchanges on April 14. This repair project is designed to improve the structural integrity of the bridges at two of the state’s busiest interstate interchanges, maximize driver safety, and upgrade the city’s infrastructure to support economic growth.
Blizzard Warning
View this video to see what county roads looked like during our last blizzard. It was just a few weeks ago when blizzard conditions left hundeds of cars and drivers stranded on Adams County roads. Please pay special attention to the forecast this time around, especially if you plan to travel on county roads east of Sable Blvd. These roads are exposed to high winds and are likely to look a lot like the images from a few weeks ago. Please be safe and help our crews keep the roads clear.
Colorado Air and Space Port
As the 35th Space Symposium continues this week in Colorado Springs, there is plenty of buzz surrounding America’s newest spaceport, Colorado Air and Space Port. Director Dave Ruppel is meeting with industry leaders and aerospace experts at the exhibit hall this week following an on-site discussion and tour of operations at Mojave Air and Space Port last week.
Rabies, canine distemper cases prompt warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
DENVER - After seeing cases of rabies in skunks out of Larimer County and canine distemper from raccoons in Adams County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents of the importance to get their pets vaccinated and to always avoid touching any wildlife.
In Larimer County, a large number of skunks did not head into their dens for the winter and the cases seen from those that had contact with dogs were positive for rabies. Larimer County officials have seen more than a dozen positive rabies cases this year.
Central 70 Project - Upcoming Closures
April 5, 2019 - Beginning tonight at 8 p.m., Peoria Street will close underneath I-70. The road will reopen at 9 a.m. and stay open during the day. It will close again on Saturday, April 6 from 8 p.m.-9 a.m. Construction crews will be setting bridge beams on the newly widened portions of the I-70 bridge over Peoria Street. Please see the detour map.
Volunteer at the Adams County Fair
The Adams County Fair is looking for volunteers for the 2019 event happening July 31 – Aug. 4. If you’re interested in volunteering, please download and complete the volunteer application and waiver. These items can be emailed to Courtney Cox or mailed to her at 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. The background check process may be completed via email through Caitlin Hoglund.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Sergeant First Class Will Lindsay
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all state owned facilities from sunrise on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, until sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in honor of the passing of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay.
Lindsay’s body will return to Colorado Springs on April 3, and the unit memorial service will be held April 9.
